'SmartDart', the very first SmartDart of the series. At 27", 7oz and 100W of power, this model will out perform many others. Its large wing area and dihedral make this model incredibly docile. However, crank up the movements and you'll be looping, rolling, prop-hanging and even tail sliding!

This is a brilliantly simple model to build and fly. It has given great pleasure to all that have flown it. Plan details give options for AXI2208 (or Scorpion 2208) or PJS300 motors.

Specifications:

• Wingspan: 27" (685mm)
• Flying Weight: 8-9oz (225-255g)
• Wing Loading: ~3.6oz/sqft
• Controls: 3 (Rudder, Elevator, Throttle)
• Flight Time: 10-15 mins
• Power Loading: 115W/lb

Items Needed to Complete:

• Brushless Outrunner motor (e.g. Scorpion 2208/34) and brushless ESC (e.g. Scorpion Commander 15A)
• Small 4 channel receiver (e.g. Blue Arrow R3P5 or Corona RS410II)
• 2 small servos (e.g. Supertec Naro)
• ~800mAh 3S LiPo

A number of options for SmartDart may be purchased at discounted prices. Selecting an option will add its price to the total for the plan.

Motor:	Please select... Scorpion 2208-34, 15A ESC & 8x3.8 SF prop : +£38.95
Receiver:	Please select... Blue Arrow R3P5 : +£10.40 Corona RS410II : +£10.90 Receiver crystals
Servos:	Please select... 2 x Supertec Naro HP : +£15.10
LiPo:	Please select... EnErG 800/3S : +£18.55

SmartDart xs', the original 22" 4.4oz slow fly model with a kick! Ideal for the calmer day or indoor flight for gentle cruising. This model can be flown very slowly and is extremely manoeuvrable despite only being rudder and elevator control.

Use a CDROM motor for a power loading of 125W/lb and watch this model do very large slow loops, rolls and even prop-hang! This model will also suit GWS IPS motor/gearboxes; recommend the S2 or A gear ratios.

Specifications:

• Wingspan: 22" (560mm)
• Flying Weight: 4.4oz (125g)
• Wing Loading: ~3.6oz/sqft
• Controls: 3 (Rudder, Elevator, Throttle)
• Flight Time: 8-9 minutes

Items Needed to Complete:

• Small 4 channel receiver (e.g. Blue Arrow R3P5 or Corona RS410II)
• 2 x micro servo (e.g. Blue Arrow 4.3g or Supertec Pico)
• CDROM motor (e.g. Komodo KH-2204-11 or 'Pole & Stator' 1800Kv) and 10A brushless ESC or GWS IPS S2 motor/gearbox and 5A ESC
• 8x3.8 Slow Fly propeller
• ~400mAh 2S LiPo

A number of options for SmartDart xs may be purchased at discounted prices. Selecting an option will add its price to the total for the plan.

Motor:	Please select... Budget CDROM 1800Kv, motor mount, 10A ESC & 8x3.8 SF prop : +£23.40 Komodo KH-2204-11, 10A ESC & 8x3.8 SF prop : +£32.25 GWS IPS-S2, 5A ESC & 8x4.3 prop : +£23.70
Receiver:	Please select... Blue Arrow R3P5 : +£10.95 Corona RS410II : +£10.90 Receiver crystals
Servos:	Please select... 2 x Blue Arrow 4.3g : +£13.20 2 x Supertec Pico : +£17.00
LiPo:	Please select... EnErG 400/2S : +£9.05

'SmartDart xs-f', as much fun as the original 22. 'xs' but now more robust for those indoor sessions. The SmartDart xs-f is constructed from 3mm depron foam with carbon strengthening. The SmartDart xs is now even quicker to build and more likely to bounce on those indoor mishaps.

This version is exactly what you need to learn to fly indoors; incredibly stable and slow flying yet able to loop roll and prop hang all with just rudder, elevator and throttle. The SmartDart family will provide hours of fun for pilots of all skill levels.

Specifications:

• Wingspan: 22" (560mm)
• Flying Weight: 4.4oz (125g)
• Wing Loading: ~3.6oz/sqft
• Controls: 3 (Ailerons, Elevator, Throttle)
• Flight Time: 8-9 minutes

Items Needed to Complete:

• Small 4 channel receiver (e.g. Blue Arrow R3P5 or Corona RS410II)
• 2 x micro servo (e.g. Blue Arrow 4.3g or Supertec Pico)
• CDROM motor (e.g. Komodo KH-2204-11 or 'Pole & Stator' 1800Kv) and 10A brushless ESC or GWS IPS S2 motor/gearbox and 5A ESC
• 8x3.8 Slow Fly propeller
• ~400mAh 2S LiPo

A number of options for SmartDart xs-f may be purchased at discounted prices. Selecting an option will add its price to the total for the plan.

Zig Posterman pens are ideal for decorating the depron model.

Motor:	Please select... Budget CDROM 1800Kv, motor mount, 10A ESC & 8x3.8 SF prop : +£23.40 Komodo KH-2204-11, 10A ESC & 8x3.8 SF prop : +£32.25 GWS IPS-S2, 5A ESC & 8x4.3 prop : +£23.70
Receiver:	Please select... Blue Arrow R3P5 : +£10.95 Corona RS410II : +£10.90 Receiver crystals
Servos:	Please select... 2 x Blue Arrow 4.3g : +£13.20 2 x Supertec Pico : +£17.00
LiPo:	Please select... EnErG 400/2S : +£9.05

SmartDart xxs is the latest version of Paul Cook's SmartDart presented as a 10" (250mm) span micro model. This is the fourth Dart in the series with xxs referring the extra, extra small size. Available as plan or kit.

The model is powered by a 7mm diameter pager motor driving a 2.25" prop supplied from a single 130mAh LiPo cell. Radio is the brilliant Micro Invent Minor receiver driving rudder and elevator actuators with built in 2A speed control. Flight times are in the 13 - 17 minutes range and the all up weight is only 17 grams.

The SmartDart xxs plan is annotated with building instructions and control setup. An optional pack of all building materials is available - see the 'Options' tab.

Specifications:

• Wingspan: 9.75" (249mm)
• Flying Weight: 0.6oz (17g typical)
• Wing Loading: ~2.4oz/sqft
• Controls: 3 (Rudder, Elevator, Throttle)
• Flight Time: 13+ minutes

Materials Needed to Complete:
The following materials are required to build SmartDart xxs from the plan. and are included in the kit pack option.

• 2mm depron (fuselage belly)
• 1.5mm depron (wings, tail, fin)
• 0.7mm ply (motor mount, ctrl horns)
• 22swg piano wire (u/c legs)
• 24swg Cu wire (hinges)
• 22swg Al tube (u/c hubs)
• 0.7mm carbon fibre rod (pushrods)
• 0.3mm brass wire (pushrod ends)
• 24swg piano wire (pushrod ends)
• 1.6mm heatshrink (pushrods)

plus suitable glues (e.g. Deluxe Materials Roket Odourless and UHU-Por).

Required Radio Equipment:

• Micro Invent Minor
• 2 x MCA1 actuators
• 7mm 3.3ohm motor and propeller
• 130mAh single cell LiPo (MI LiPo130P)

A number of options for SmartDart xxs may be purchased at discounted prices. Selecting an option will add its price to the total for the plan.

The kit pack option includes all depron, balsa wood, carbon fibre, wire and sundry materials along with additional drawing(s) and a cutting template. All you need to add is glue (e.g. Deluxe Materials Roket Odourless and UHU-Por).

Zig Posterman pens are ideal for decorating the depron model.

Kit Pack:	Please select... yes : +£7.30
Motor:	Please select... 7mm 3.3ohm : +£2.40
Prop:	Please select... Tri-Turbofan : +£1.15 GWS 2.5x0.8 : +£0.50
Receiver:	Please select... Micro Invent 35MHz Minor : +£47.30 Crystals for the Minor rx are available here
Actuators:	Please select... 2 x Micro Invent MCA1 : +£27.05
LiPo:	Please select... Micro Invent LIPO130 : +£8.00
LiPo Charge Lead:	Please select... Micro Invent MRC : +£1.45