Skipper
A classic micro R/C from the past comes alive with 3 channels and modern electronics!
By Tom Binkley
PHOTOGRAPHY: TOM BINKLEY & DIANNA BINKLEY
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have read and enjoyed FLYINGMODELS magazine for many years. During times when I am actively flying and build- ing models it keeps me informed and inspired. When life has demanded more of me, FLYING MODELS has fired my
imagination and kept the modeling desire alive. One inspiration that came during the off years was Don Srull’s Skipper from FLYING MODELS of October 1993. I had always dreamed of flying an R/C model the size of a typ-
ical rubber freeflight. Don Srull made it possible to do just that, simply and inexpensively. The model was not only very easy to build, it was cute! The original motor was inefficient and the batteries were
small, so my Skipper’s flights were short. Later with a GWS LPS-B2C motor, GWS receiver, ESC and two servos ( I added an elevator) Skipper reached more of its full potential with full
3-channel control and longer flight times. It was a successful, fun little flyer indeed. At some point in life’s chaos the Skipper got lost. I recently
moved to a place with great flying weather, where I have been enjoying building and flying simple 3-channel models. I decided it was time to build another Skipper. I’m glad I did! Much has changed since 1993 or even in years since my first Skipper. This 2012 Skipper uses the popular 18-11 2000 Kv 10g brushless motor with a GWS EP 6030 prop, a 6A electronic speed controller, a 2-cell 370 mAh lithium polymer battery, two six-gram servos and a micro receiver. It weighs 4 ounces (with- out trying to save weight) which is 80% of the original. With this setup it is a total delight to motor slowly around the park on a calm morning. Why not order plan #CF916 from Carstens, clear off the building board and build one yourself.
JUNE 2012
REvisited
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