Ivan's Grumman Albatross offers fantastic performance due to its lightweight construction and efficient Selig 7055 airfoil. NACA leading edge cuffs outboard of the nacelles all but eliminate tip stalls while loitering on patrol. Fuselage is stick construction, sheeted below the water line and on top. The Albatross is slightly larger in size than the Sealand, has a lower wing loading, and flies a little slower. A 3S 3200mAh pack will allow flight times approaching half an hour! (December 2004)
Plan ID: FA132
Designer: Pettigrew, Ivan
Scale: 1:12
Span: 84 in
Wing Area: 945 sq in
Weight: 81 oz (with 9 1700mAh nicads)
Length: 62 in
More information on Ivan's Albatross and his other designs may be found at
Ivan's Plans.