Hey there! That is a Northeast Aerodynamics SPORT AIR 40. Produced by Northeast Aerodynamics, which changed to Northeast Aero, which went out of business about 2 years ago. That was the 2nd plane I ever built back in the 1980s. GREAT second plane, or good first low wing trainer. It can be a little fast for new flyers, and with the semi-symmetrical wing it will NOT float like a flat-bottom top wing trainer. The semi does give you a chance to do some fun aerobatics, though. Start out slowly and carefully with a good instructor and you'll be fine.
The balance point is shown in the attached photo. I still have my blueprints from 30 years ago for this one. See attached.
Good luck! It's a fun plane. Kevin
Originally Posted by
BillBabe
Got a buy on an NE Aerosport 40 equipped with an O.S. 46, a mixture of 5 Hi tech and JR servos (2 for ailerons) and a battery pack. I plan to add a Hi-Tech receiver to complete the plane.
Questions :
1. Are there any equipment compatibility issues other than the connectors that I can resolve by removing the keying?
2. Where is the balance point ?
3. Is the kit still made i.e. who is NE ?
4. What was the original placement of the battery pack and receiver?
5. What are the throws ?
This plane shall be my low wing trainer. I understand from some of the flyers that they are as easy to fly as the high wing trainers ?
Clarence