The Aermacchi 339 is a stylish EPP Power Scale Soarer (PSS), designed for the sports flyer looking for something different. The Aermacchi 339 which is an advanced jet trainer, was one of the more successful aircraft during the Falklands conflict. It makes an ideal PSS subject due to its 'model' size proportions i.e. conventional wing layout with its high tail (relative to the wing) and reasonable tail moment plus relatively slim fuselage.

The Aermacchi will fly in winds from 8 - 10 mph up to gales with the aid of ballast. It will peform most glider style aerobatics including outside loops and rolls etc. The PMP Aermacchi will be noted for it's viceless handling characteristics along with it's manoeurveability, not to mention FUN value.

Construction consists of an EPP wing and fuselage with a Correx fin and tailplane. Ply doublers and hardwood spruce wing spars are used to reinforce the structure and give it the necessary rigidity to withstand normal aerodynamic loads and the 'odd' arrival! Build time is relatively short at around 10 hours depending on skill and care taken. Slightly longer if model is film covered. Standard size radio control equipment was used on the prototypes but individual aileron wing servos can be fitted if desired. Aermacchi instructions.

Specification

Type:       Cat 7
Span:       1150mm
Controls:   Aileron Elevator
Av Wt.      900gms
Section:    Modified Clark Y

R/C Equipment.

• Square Rx battery,
• 2 off Standard servos,
• 4 channel Rx

Additional Materials Required

• 12 minute 2 part Epoxy,
• Runny Superglue,
• Spray Impact Adhesive
• Final covering material (Coloured Vinyl tape)

All the items required to build the Aermacchi 339 including the radio equipment can be purchased from PMP.