hi,

I am trying to find a small arf that will suit a .10 - .15 glow engine.
I have seen the O K models range, but preferably i am looking for something that is pre - covered and not in kit form.

If anyone knows of any small sized arf's ( 30" - 40" span) then please let me know

Thanks

Great Planes has two new "combat series" planes, a P-51D and an Corsair that may fill your needs.

There is also the H-9 mini funtana that some have converted to glow.

What sort of plane ... OK Models does hv some small ARF ... the Tiger Moth and Nieuport

Hi Phil,
I can't answer your question, but I'll tell you this...if you fly where there is any wind at all, get ready for some crashes. I've seen more crashes with .15 and .25 size aircraft than any other. Even a newbie with a .40 trainer has a better chance of dealing with the wind.
I think the problem is this. Small planes tend to be flown at lower altitude, cause they are hard to see. When the small planes turn downwind, they can't outrun the wind, so they stall out and come down in a spin. Starting from a low altitude, this equates to a bad crash. These are fun planes, but not for novices, and only for a dead calm, in my humble opinion. Good Luck.
3wire

Stinger 10. Its a kit though.

Total disagreement. Of the 5 planes I have flying right now, 3 are .15 to .25 size. They only have trouble with winds that also keep .40 size trainers on the ground too.
I learned on a .15 size plane (a LONG time ago) and have been flying smaller planes ever since. Crashes attributed to the downwind turn myth are from pilot error, not a failure of .15 size planes to be able to "outrun the wind".

Unfortunately, the selection of smaller ARFs for glow is kind of limited. There are probably several factors for this. One reason is people have allowed themselves to be convinced that bigger is better. Another is that many who might have chosen small glow in the past would now choose electric. Anyway, here's a few choices (I included links from US vendors since that's where I do most of my shopping):
Herr Little Somethin' Extra ARF is in your size range, but smaller engine than you mentioned: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXJKE9&P=0

Sig Nitro Rascal ARF also has a smaller engine: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXFWM0&P=0

Global AT-6 Texan: http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/123670.asp

Modeltec J-3 Cub: http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/123664.asp

Generic Chinese J-3 Cub: http://www.raidentech.com/pij3cub15nia.html

Sportsman Aviation Aero Princess 15 ARF: http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/127505.asp

I know there are others out there. Additional candidates would be electrics, people have good results converting to glow.

I currently fly a Wattage Pitts (the old white one) converted to glow AP .15 engine that will handle wind with no problem. Fun little sucker and has way more power then the crapy electric that came with it.