SST 09 returns in ARF form

Model Airplane News, Aug 2000 by Chianelli, Chris

Global has brought back an old friend: the Super Sports Trainer (SST). This plane, originally designed in the 1970s, was a well-known schoolyard basher for 20 years. Now Global brings the SST into the 21st century with an ARF version built around the AP 09. Rumor has it that this little plane, with its wide flight speed range, is a ball to fly. Under power, it's fast and very agile, and at low throttle, it's stable and slow.

The SST ARF is of all-wooden construction, uses iron-on covering and comes with all the necessary hardware. It's also suitable for electric power. With a Multiplex 450 motor and 8 cells (using radio micro equipment), the plane's wing loading comes in under 14 ounces per square foot.

Specs: wingspan-35 inches; wing area-275 square inches; engine requirements-.09 to .15 2-stroke; radio requirements-3-channel w/mini aileron servo.

Global Hobby Distributors, 18480 Bandilier Cir, Fountain Valley, CA 927288610; (714) 964-0287; fax (714) 962-6452.