Thank you for purchasing the Sturmovik IL-2 from Skyshark
R/C. For the first time, R/C enthusiasts have a choice in scale
aircraft designs. Our goal, through computer technology and
state-of-the-art production techniques, is to offer aircraft which
in the past have not been modeled simply because they
weren’t popular enough to justify mass production. Our pro-
duction techniques allow us to produce aircraft which, though
not as popular and well known as P-51s and P-47s, still offer
historical significance (good or bad!), Good looks and flying
characteristics, and a uniqueness that is sure to turn heads
wherever you take your airplane!
CAD Design
CAD design allows strength to be built into the airplane without
sacrificing weight. Accurate parts design and placement en-
sures a perfect fit.
CAD Drawn Plans
The plans in this kit are not copied from a master set! They
are originals drawn directly from the CAD program where the
airplane was designed. We do this because it allows us to use
color, which helps you better visualize the various components
of the airplane, and we can use better quality paper, which
greatly reduces the possibility of shrinkage. Since you’re
going to build directly on the plans, they ought to be the
proper size! Also, parts placement is guaranteed to be accu-
rate, so you can build a better, straighter model.
Laser Cut Parts
The same program that generates the design and plans also
drives the laser, so every part is reproduced exactly as it was
designed. Laser cutting also allows us to fit more parts on
each sheet of wood, reducing the waste, and lowering the cost
to you. Since laser cutting does not have the same limitations
that mechanical cutters do, small and hard-to-produce parts
are simply a computer file away, so you get a more accurate
airplane.
Plastics and Fiberglass
The cowl is accurately reproduced in fiberglass. The canopy
and gear pods are accurately reproduced in clear plastic. The
scale exhaust stacks are molded from tough ABS plastic.
Engine Options
Engine choices range from .61 to .91 2-strokes, or .91 to 1.20
4-strokes. The sliding firewall design allows you to easily po-
sition your choice of engine and guarantees perfect alignment
every time.
Electric Option
We offer an electric conversion pack. This pack contains all
the parts required to make a battery hatch and firewall design
for brushless outrunner motors and lithium polymer batteries.
Please visit our website for availability and ordering informa-
tion.
There are many different options when it comes to electric mo-
tors. We used our Lightning 75 outrunner with a 6 cell
5000mAh lipo battery on our prototype. Anything in the range
of 1000+ watts will be more than adequate for this airframe.
You should contact your favorite electric supplier for the
proper power package.
Gear & Retract Options
Gear location has been modified from scale because of the
wing spar location and the thickness of the wing. We have
slightly modified the gear pods to reflect this change and cre-
ate a scale appearance when the gear is retracted. Retract in-
stallation is shown on the plans and explained in these
instructions for any electric or air operated 90 degree retracts.
You will notice that fixed gear is not presented as an option.
So many people install retracts, we felt that not designing the
standard fixed gear mounts gave us much more flexibility in
design.
Servo Choices
There are many different servos available in all sizes and
torque ranges. The Sturmovik was designed to use standard
size servos in the 50 or more oz. in. range. Servo sizes can be
changed by the builder as long as they have a torque rating
of at least 50 oz.
Flaps
Flap on the Sturmovik have been modified from scale so they
could easily be made fully functional. All the servo reinforce-
ments are included in the kit, as well as instructions of how to
build and actuate the flaps.
Cockpit Detail
A fully detailed, fully researched laser cut and engraved cock-
pit is included in the kit. In fact, the cockpit is built along with
the fuselage and many of the parts are structural members of
the fuselage.
Center of Gravity:
Turn the plane upside down and balance 6.8” from the lead-
ing edge at the wing fillet.
Control Throws:
Ailerons: 1/2” up and down
Elevator: 5/8” up, 1/2” down
Rudder: 1-1/4” left & right
Flaps: Up to 2” down
K
it contents:
Laser-cut wood pack
Sheeting wood
Stick wood
Vacu-formed canopy
Vacu-formed gear covers
