Description

Flying Models proudly introduces the Drake 65, a tribute to legendary modelers Ken Willard, Fred Reese and Ivan Pettigrew.

The silhouette shows only slight adjustments made to Willard’s original Drake II – most notably the pylon and 5-cylinder dummy engine, added to channel a bit more Golden Age nostalgia. Additional inspiration drawn from stick and stringer designs by Reese and Pettigrew provides the ethereal flight profile only a lightly loaded wing can offer.

While the prototype utilizes just rudder, elevator and throttle control, the three plan sheets also detail an optional aileron installation for builders preferring a bit more maneuverability in the air. That said, the Drake 65 remains a light weight flyer, ideally enjoyed on still mornings and calm evenings.

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Plan ID: FA207
Designer: Syme, Thayer
Span: 65 in
Length: 47 in
Wing Area: 700 sq in
Flying Weight: 40 oz.
Motor: BadAss 2315-880Kv or Cobra 2808/30 brushless
Battery: BadAss 1800mAh 3S
Propeller: APC 10x5E