scimon 30
- Kit Inventory
Kit Contents
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Illustrated build instruction manual
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Plan set, 1 sheet, 11 in. x 17 in.
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Laser-cut wood, 4 sheets, makes 2 gliders
Hardware bag
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1 Aluminum alignment pin, 1/16 in. diameter x 1/4 in. length
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1 Hardwood dowel, 1/4 in. diameter x 4 3/4 in. length
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1 Contest grade, elastic rubber strip, 1/8 in. width x 24 in. length
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Modeling clay, ballast, 12 grams
Introduction
The scimon 30 Catapult Launch Glider was inspired by the elegant “Simple Simon” glider designed by K.
Krempetz. Using modern design and construction techniques developed by Stevens AeroModel, and
design input from champion free-flight experts, Mark Covington and Don DeLoach, this kit is an excellent
introduction to the basic principals of model construction and flight.
The scimon 30 Catapult Launch Glider was designed to be a legal contestant in its class, at all Science
Olympiad events (contest rules established 2013). If built according to the instructions it will fly very well
and meet all of it’s design parameters. The scimon was designed to teach the basic principals of flight.
The basics of airplane design and model construction, as well as the effect of control surfaces on the
flight envelope of an airframe. Not only is this kit instructional, it is also very satisfying to build, and a lot of
fun to fly.
Our new version 2 scimon 30 has been updated to feature our innovative wing tip dihedral jig system that
greatly simplifies the build process and consistency of the final assembly. The V2 scimon 30 is 2014
Science Olympiad rules legal with a maximum wing span of 28 cm.
Note:
The scimon is designed for both
right-handed
(RH) and
left-handed
(LH) pilots. As such there are
a few differences in construction that will be called out in the build sequence.
Build Instructions
scimon 30 V2 Build Instructions. © 2014 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved.
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