"SPAD" Simple Plastic Aircraft Design

[AceTutor]

The sourcing of 60mm guttering is not going to happen too soon.
Bunnings and Reece can't help us and I have called a few plastic extrusion suppliers and they can't help us.

As you know - prior to Kenny's recommendation of the Debut, I had been looking at the Spadet.
I was attracted to it because it was described as a trainer.



The plan and construction notes for the Spadet calls for using 2 piece of 65mm square drainpipe, one piece 6" and the other 1".

The nearest thing I have found is a 65mm Dropper Outlet at Bunnings.

Icon Plastics 65mm PVC Gutter Pop Outlet
I/N: 4775813
$3.15

Weight .03kg

I went and purchased 2 yesterday and using 5mm Corflute I plan to create a fuselage.
The Debut calls for a 30 inch length of drain pipe for its fuselage.

Here is my dream
I would like the WAM to have a model that fulfills the following ideals

1. That is a basic trainer that a newbie coming to the club can build and learn to fly.
   
2. That is low cost.
   
3. That suits both i/c or electric power units.
   
4. That is rugged and repairable.
   
5. Ideal for most weather conditions.
   
6. That becomes a standard model/s for every member to build and fly.
   
7. A model where pylon, endurance events can use in the program.
   
8. A model to obtain or practice with to gain "wings" accreditation.
   
9. A model that we can enjoy and challenge flying skills in events at WAM and with other clubs.
   
10. We have a lot of fun flying.
    
11. Have an annual fly-in day
    

The dream goes further

1. We create a kitset version. Have available in stock for all.
   By bulk purchasing and seeking sponsors we all benefit.
   
2. On sell kits to other clubs and aeronautical schools like Welcamp.
   
3. Create and sell add-on variants to basic aircraft - flight control, fpv, aerial photography!
   
4. Have kits as raffle prizes.
   
5. Hold major events using this model including formation flying and aerobatics displays.
   
6. Develop, using our facilities, an aviation school where building and flying is its goal.
   
7. Develop interest groups to use corflute, foam board or depron to create new, scale, or unorthodox flying models.
   
8. Have program available to schools/men's sheds/veterans  in Warwick and Shire where aviation is promoted.
   

Lets get started now!

Without a dream the people will perish!