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Old 12-04-2020, 10:35 AM
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My 'Cuda glider kit is now listed as an eBay auction:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/154227012211

Rare Vectoraero 'Cuda Rocket Glider Kit, production version purchased in 1997 from the designer, Kevin McKiou.

Out of production for more than 15 years.

Mint condition, new in box.
Complete kit of all components, wing cores, laser-cut parts, push rods, hinges, instructions, full-size drawings, etc.

High performance design, popular in NAR and International FAI competition.

Excellent information about the 'Cuda Glider at this website:
http://georgesrockets.com/GRP/GLIDERS/CUDA/CudaMain.htm

Original description from the designer:
- High performance world competition class (FAI S8E) RC Rocket Glider
- Boost altitude approximately 1000 feet on an E6
- Typical dead air duration 6-7 minutes
- D (20ns) or E(40ns) rocket boost
- Suitable US motors include AeroTech E6 expendable or reload and Estes D12
- Balsa over foam wing, balsa pod, balsa tail, fiberglass boom
- No special tools required for construction
- Airfoil KM7 (same as StingRay 3)
- Removable polyhedral wing for easy transport
- Wing area 194 sq. in.
- Wing span approximately 43"
- Estimated glide weight 220g
- Parts included for inverted V-Tail (computer radio) or T-Tail (conventional radio)
- Requires 2-channel RC mini receiver (2.25"x1.25"x.9"), 2 micro servos,
and 50-110 battery (though a 250 mah battery will fit)
- Laser-cut pod and tail parts, all hardware, materials, full size plans and
complete instruction and operation manual included
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