Classic C/L Speed Cox .049 - Salvi Angeloni

Salvi Angeloni (Italy) showing the Brits how to go fast at the 2013 British Model Flying Association National Championship with his beautifully constructed 'Twister', designed in 1954 by Lloyd V Hunt (USA).

This model is constructed using traditional tissue reinforced Balsa and is powered by a Cox Tee Dee .049 engine from 1961, making it eligible for the Classic Speed class. Fuel tank is 7cc capacity. Fuel is a mix of Methanol, nitromethane and castor oil. Propeller 4.5 x 5". Speed is just over 85 mph on 42' music wire lines.

Salvi explained that the model was designed as a trainer for Control Line speed flying and he has made a range of sizes for engines from -020 to .40 cu. in. size. He said they all easy to fly, fun and cheap. This model weighs 145 gr.