RC Aircraft Support System

Model Airplane News, Jan 2002 by Syme, Thayer

SUPER-STAND

The Super-Stand is one of the best workshop and field accessories I've seen in quite a while, with several features that separate it from other model stands. The Super-Stand is manufactured from top-quality plywood and hardware; all exposed edges are padded to protect your models. A two-part, 30-inch pole is included on which to mount the stand; no assembly tools are needed. The two fuselage cradles are padded with felt. The two adjustable side supports brace your model by stabilizing the wings and are padded with thick foam pipe insulation. They do a great job of preventing your model from tipping in the stand.

In the shop, the Super-Stand is helpful when you install hardware or program your radio. Four small rubber feet provide a nonslip grip for the stand, and a felt-lined center tray holds small screws, nuts and bolts; a camera tripod can be mounted on the stand. You can also use the Super-Stand to check your plane's center of gravity (CG). Each cradle has a pair of holes to accept two short sections of pencil ends (included) on which you place the plane.

The 30-inch support pole has an 8-inch spike that anchors it and elevates the stand. A swiveling pivot on top of the pole allows your model to "weathervane" into the wind. I use my stand for smaller gas-powered models, sailplanes, 2-meter and larger sport gliders with good results. At $75, I consider the Super-Stand a super buy.

-Thayer Syme

Super-Stand, 1118 Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062; (831) 809-7442; pkmetko @ pacbell.net;

www.super-stand.com.