'SkyDart' is the latest iteration of the popular SmartDart models. It is a trainer designed to teach the basics of model construction and would be ideal as a first R/C model. The impetus for SkyDart was the need for a model suitable for use in a school project on flight.

The SkyDart airframe is a balsa open frame construction with Depron skinning. This combines lightness with excellent strength - exactly the qualities you need in a beginners model.

The video tab contains an animation of the SkyDart build sequence. It was created from the CAD files used to generate the SkyDart plan. The SkyDart is also available as a full kit.

Specifications:

• Wingspan: 21" (530mm)
• Flying Weight: 4.6oz (130g)
• Wing Loading: 3.8oz/sqft
• Controls: 3 (Rudder, Elevator, Throttle)
• Flight Time: 8-9 mins
• Power Loading: 100W/lb

Items Needed to Complete:

• Small brushless outrunner motor (e.g. 10g Micro Brushless Motor (2000Kv)) and brushless ESC (e.g. Budget 6A Brushless ESC)
• Small 4/5 channel receiver (e.g. Corona RS410II, or Spektrum AR500)
• 2 small servos (e.g. Blue Arrow S04310 (4.3g) Servo)
• ~350mAh 2S LiPo

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

'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. Corona RS410II)
• 2 small servos (e.g. Supertec Naro)
• ~800mAh 3S LiPo

A number of options for Flight Line Plans Smart Dart may be purchased at discounted prices. Selecting an option will add its price to the total for the plan.

'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. 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 Flight Line Plans Smart Dart xs may be purchased at discounted prices. Selecting an option will add its price to the total for the plan.

'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. 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 Flight Line Plans Smart Dart xs-f may be purchased at discounted prices. Selecting an option will add its price to the total for the plan.

Styro spray paint or Zig Posterman pens are ideal for decorating this depron model.

'SkyDart vs' utilises the Spektrum AR6400 or similar 3 function receiver module to control rudder, elevator and throttle of this latest iteration of the Dart models. SkyDart vs is a smooth flyer and would be suitable as a first R/C model.

An external ESC is required to drive the micro brushless motor and the complete system is operated from a single LiPo cell.

It is remarkable how well this model flies on just a few of watts of power and will loop and stall turn easily.

The SkyDart vs plan is annotated with building instructions and control setup. For the full kit, select the Kit Pack of CNC cut parts on the Options tab.

Specifications:

• Wingspan: 14.6" (372mm)
• Flying Weight: 1.2oz (33g)
• Wing Loading: ~1.9oz/sqft (5.9g/dm2)
• Power Loading: 95W/lb (44W/Kg)
• Flight Time: ~10 minutes
• Controls: 3 (Rudder, Elevator, Throttle)

Required Radio Equipment:

• Spektrum AR6400 or 'Green Dot' version of the Parkzone PKZ3351
• XY Motors AP03 7500Kv and GWS 3x2 prop
• 3A single cell brushless ESC (e.g. XP-3A)
• ~200mAh 1S LiPo cell

A number of options and two airborne packages for Flight Line Plans SkyDart vs may be purchased at discounted prices. Selecting an option will add its price to the total.

The kit pack option includes CNC cut depron, balsa and ply parts, wheels and pushrods. All you need to add is glue (e.g. Deluxe Materials Roket Odourless and UHU-Por).

Styro spray paint or Zig Posterman pens are ideal for decorating this depron model.

The XP-3A ESC option is wired for use with 'Etomic' style batteries.

A package of airborne components plus CNC kit pack has been selected for you; If you select the R/C Packs you do not need to select any of the options above. The PKZ3351 package is no longer available due to the non-availability of the 'Green Dot' version of PKZ3351.

• SkyDart vs CNC Kit Pack, Spektrum AR6400, XP-3A ESC, AP03/7500Kv motor, GWS 3x2 prop, Hyperion 160mAh LiPo cell, charge lead

  R/C pack:

  Please select... AR6400 R/C Pack : £99.35 : no stock detail

  SkyDart vs is also suitable for use with the Falcon Breeze Block for 35MHz. Please email if you would like more information.

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.

The model is powered by a 7mm diameter pager motor driving a 2.25" prop supplied from a single 150mAh 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 Flight Line Plans Smart Dart 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)

Required Radio Equipment:

• Micro Invent Minor
• 2 x MCA1 actuators
• 7mm 3.3ohm motor and propeller
• 150mAh single cell LiPo (MI LiPo150P)

A number of options for Flight Line Plans Smart Dart 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).

Styro spray paint or Zig Posterman pens are ideal for decorating this depron model.

Two alternative packages of airborne components have been selected for you:

1. Micro Invent Minor receiver, MCA1 actuators, 85mAh LiPo, 7mm 3.3ohm motor & triturbo prop (as specified on the plan) plus MRC charge lead
2. Plantraco 0.9g receiver, micro actuators 90mAh Bahoma LiPo, 7mm 3.3ohm motor & triturbo prop

The Micro Invent Minor receiver is on 35MHz and requires a micro crystal to match your transmitter. The Plantraco receiver is on 868MHz and requires either the matching transmitter or the Monolith which is a buddy box connected module for Futaba and Hitec transmitters. The Plantraco transmitter has a built-in charger for the Bahoma (magnetic connector) LiPo cells. If you are not using the Plantraco transmitter you will require a charger suitable for low capacity single LiPo cells, e.g the BiCha charger.

The SmartDart xxs plan shows the detail for installation of Micro Invent R/C components. However, substitution of Plantraco R/C is simple and well within the capability of someone with experience of building one or two models. As the battery is mounted directly onto the Plantraco receiver, its position will require adjustment (moving forward slightly) to maintain the C of G at the point marked on the plan.