2M LIL BIRD©
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LEGAL NOTICE: The 2M LIL BIRD design is an exclusive copyright of Sky Bench Aerotech. All rights reserved. Any redistribution or reproduction of this design including name, logo, plans, instructions, or kit contents in any form is prohibited. Do not, without permission, copy distribute or commercially use our copyright for this design. This copyright was paid for and is an asset of Sky Bench Aerotech. Copyright infringment will be prosecuted.
The Sky Bench 2M Lil Bird is a 2-meter version of our famous 132" Sky Bird and 100" Big Bird kit. The success of the "Bird" series has been due to exceptional flight performance featuring an airfoil that does not have wing tip stall tendencies. Our "Bird" series of kits float very well in late afternoon calm air or fly with complete control in turbulent windy conditions. All Sky Bench Birds are highly competitive in contests and can be launched from a SkyStart hi-start or electric winch. The high-performance airfoil is very much at home on slopes too, even on windy days. Hand launch enthusiasts will enjoy flying the 2M Lil Bird from local parks and fields (always ask permission first).
All of our Bird series sailplanes are engineered to last. The nose blocks are sandwiched between the fuse sides for strength instead of just being glued onto the front former. Fuselage doublers of 1/64 plywood are incorporated to add tremendous strength and durability. Basswood rails are used to reinforce the wing saddle area. Laser-cut parts are used for accurate and easy construction. The 2M LIL BIRD wing features a no-compromise dihedral bracing system of 1/16" plywood laser cut parts on both sides of the inner panels along with extra strong 1/8 x 3/8 basswood spars. Wood parts are furnished to build the optional bolt-on or two-piece wing. The wing has D-tube construction using hand-selected 1/16" balsa wing sheeting to add strength and durability. Our wing design will not flutter during launching and will survive rough landings and zoom launching. The stab/elevator and fin/rudder are laser-cut balsa to simplify construction.
One of the famous design features of our "Bird" series is the ability to turn in exceptionally tight circles. This feature allows the pilot to maximize flight times by finding and riding low and tiny thermals. The 2M LIL BIRD does not have washout in the wing tips, thus a higher performance level is reached by not compromising the airfoil. The flight performance from the extremely light wing loading combined with a great versatile airfoil will amaze you! Photo illustrated instructions are included. All Sky Bench kits are high-quality and never compromised with substandard materials.
Wing Span: 78", Wing Area: 636 Sq. In., Wing loading: 5.2 oz. per sq. ft.
2 channel control (3 if optional spoilers shown on plan are incorporated).
The 2M Lil Bird kit is now in production! If you would like to be contacted for a kit, please go to the "Contact" page of our website and send us a message. No deposit is required and there is no obligation to purchase. We will email you when we have a 2M LIL BIRD for you, you can confirm them. Shipping cost is $20 in the U.S. International shipping will be at actual cost pre-agreed upon. Please note: We regret our prices have risen to reflect the current cost of balsa and other materials.
2M LIL BIRD Kit - $299 plus shipping
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