Miss Magoo

a radio controlled hand launched glider

Recently I have been having a great time with a new HLG design I've named Miss Magoo. While slightly larger than a Mosquito class HLG, 32.75" span vs 29.5", it is still a nice little package and a lot of fun. The name comes from my feeling awfully myopic when flying it. It is small, and climbs well in very light lift.

Inspiration for the design came from Dave Johnson's DAW Dragonette. After a few minutes playing with that model, I know I had to have a similar plane of my own for summer travels and impromptu local sessions. It fits neatly in the trunk of my Alfa without removing the wing.

As Miss Magoo has been such a joy, I thought I would offer up a few notes. A complete plan for the model is available so that others can join the fun. They fit on 2 tabloid sheets, and show both wings, the v-tail, and mechanical mixer for control. the rib plots are on a separate letter sized sheet. Complete instructions are included as well. Cost is $10 per set, post paid.

Let me know if you are interested in a set of plans and templates.

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