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Old 07-03-2002 | 04:01 AM
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Default Sig Rascal 40 report

I also love my Rascal with a OS .52. I emailed Sig about a larger version and this is What I got from them. I can't wait.....Johnny

Dear Mr. Stancil,
Thank you very much for taking the time to write us regarding your
satisfaction with the new Rascal Forty. This design has been one of my
favorites for a long time and I'm pleased that it's giving you as much
pleasure as it's given to me!

Regarding a larger version. Actually we are considering such a model
for the future. In fact within the next few weeks we will be
test-flying a Rascal that has a wingspan of 110" (great guess on your
part). At this early date I can't tell you when or how much but I can
tell you that we are indeed going to evaluate the design. One of the
major problems with such a model is not the airplane itself but the
packaging that must hold it. We really have to try to keep the kit
package within the UPS maximum dimensions for shipping purposes and I'm
not sure right now if this is going to be possible. Also, because of
the size of the wing panels (huge) on such a model, we will be going to
load-bearing single struts for each panel.

For what its worth, larger versions of the Rascal design have already
been done privately by individual modelers and in fact two 100" versions
are currently flying up in the Chicago area. Both of these airplanes
are powered by O.S. .70 four-strokes and apparently fly very, very
nicely, according to the reports that we've received.

Again, thanks for your message and also for being a SIG customer. It's
great to hear from you! Keep having fun because that's the whole idea.
Kind Regards,
Scott Christensen
SIG Mfg. Co., Inc.