Wingo Porter

Model Airplane News, May 2001 by Chianelli, Chris

This is Hobby Lobby's twin version of the hugely successful Wingo-dubbed the Wingo Porter. Personally, I'd call it the "Twingo," The name "Porter," however, does also fit because it was designed to carry stuff aloft-- fun stuff like the Junior Jumper you also see here. Powered by two Speed 400 motors, 4.9x4.3 Wingo props are driven directly. Props and motors are included in the kit. The Porter can be assembled in about four hours owing to ready-to-use, injection-molded foam parts. Twin power notwithstanding, this one can be flown by beginners; experts, however, will appreciate its fast climb.

The Porter features NACA4408 airfoil, one-piece fuselage, aluminum tail boom, quick-- replacement motor battery and big Wingo wheels for grass-field operation. The payload compartment is at the center of gravity for simple hauling. Specs: wingspan-51 in.; wing area-480 sq. in.; flying weight-approximately 44 oz.

If the Porter interests you, also take a look at Hobby Lobby's new Kavan Junior Jumper. This RC parachutist not only free-falls and a chute opens, but it also features guided flight-all of which is also radio controlled! Just drop Junior from your Wingo Porter, and use a second RC unit to control him. The parachutist requires a 2-channel radio with control sticks for left/right and up/down (yes, you can flare him out for landings!).

Hobby Lobby Intl., 5614 Franklin Pike Cir., Brentwood, TN, 37027; (615) 373-1444.