Earl Stahl Schweizer TG-2 by Mike Tully

摘要

Mike Tully's pre-war Schweizer TG-2 sailplane was originally designed by Earl Stahl and was featured in Model Airplane News in 1942 as a freeflight tow glider. With advancements in radio systems, this particular sailplane is perfect for micro R/C. Mike built the model for the most part per the plans but he plunge-molded the canopy for easy access to the radio system and also laminated and hinged the tail surfaces. For guidance, an older Kyosho Cessna brick was used for two-channel control. Mike tells us he finished the model just before the 2011 NEAT Fair and still has some markings that will need to be placed. He is also experimenting with aero-towing with this model, using a Hobbyzone micro Champ.