Colombo Wide Body

[Ron Van Putte]

Thomas C. Weedon wrote:
> I was talking to a new pattern fellow this week end and he explained to me
> the new plane that he is building this winter. It is called a "Wide Body"
> from Colombo Anderson in Argentina. It is sold by Planes Plus (web site
> www.planesplus.com) The 60/90 size kit is only $199. This seems to be a very
> good price and it looks like it may be a great pattern plane for a beginner
> of someone with limited funds. Apparently, there will also be a 120/140 size
> kit available soon. My question is; has anyone some first hand knowledge
> about this plane/ kit? A review can be seen in Jan, 2003, MA, page 148. I
> believe we all would like to know more about new airplanes on the market
> that can help us reach out to new pattern interested fellows.
> Curious;

Marcello Colombo flew a 1.20/1.40 size version of the "Wide Body" at our 
Nats this year.  Good flying airplane.  If the 90 size flies as well as 
the big brother, it should be a good beginning level Pattern airplane. 
Giant Scale Airplanes (giantscaleplanes.com) also has a good looking 90 
size airplane called the Sparrow.  It is an ARF and retails for $280 on 
the web site, although you can get one for about $225 to $250 by 
shopping around.  I saw one fly at a contest in the fall and was 
impressed with its potential for Sportsman and Intermediate.

Ron Van Putte

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