Graupner offered the Mosquito kit from about 1975 on. At the time, it was one of the first electric (under-)powered gliders, also usable as a pure glider, or with a 0.8 to 1.5 ccm Cox motor.
What's somewhat special about it is the sleek nose section, accomplished by moving the electric motor back from the front, using an extension to the prop.
Built from plan in about 6 months. Total weight in the original glider version was 1100g. With 'Jumbo 540 F G6' motor, 6:1 gear and NiCd battery, it was around 1600g.
| Wingspan | 2500 mm |
|---|---|
| Length | 1100 mm |
| Wings Area | 44 dm2 |
| Tail Area | 7.5 dm2 |
| Weight | 1300 g |
| Motor | MVVS 2.5 1350 |
| Prop | 9 x 5, folding |
| Battery | 3S LiPo, 2200 mAh |
First flight June 3, 2017. Very slow, majestic, low sink rate, flat glide. Typically flights of about 15 minutes require motor run time of only about 3 minutes, leaving the LiPo 80% charged.
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