Sopwith Triplane
Our Local scratch builder, Joe has finished and flown the Sopwith
Triplane...
MA Wood: 13x8 gas prop, 7 SCE cells , 3.5:1 MAS gearbox.. Oratex covering...,
Model is
very manuverable on only two channels, Thrid channel for throttle of course.
. The model is a ONE PIECE PLANE.
A little history is available at http://www.aviation-history.com/sopwith/triplane.html
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Take off
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Orientation is difficult with three wings
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Just like the real thing
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Safe and sound after a nice landing
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