PETE-E 3

his is the third design in my “Pete-E” series. The models were named after my youngest son Pete, and the latest model, Pete-E 3 is the best of the series. It is a bit larger and with a weight of 2 pounds, 11 ounces, it handles the wind quite well. With a Hacker A30-16 motor installed, you have a real powerhouse up front and just about any aerobatic maneuver you can think of, this model can do. I am a “sport” pilot, so loops, rolls, spins etc. are easy to do with this one. With the balsa and plywood construction, it is rugged enough for flying on a grass field and will hold up a lot better than the ARF foamies on the market. With a bit of work, you will have a great flying model for a fraction of the for even easier building.