SR batteries: Bantam and Bantam bipe

Model Airplane News, Jul 2002

AIR SCOOP

These beauties are both designed around the popular power system used in the GWS Tiger Moth and Pico Stick. Each has a wingspan of 39 inches; the mono has 210 square inches of wing area and weighs about 8 ounces; the Bipe has a full 350 square inches and weighs about 8.5 ounces. Early reports on the Bantam suggest flight times in the 5- to 6-minute range, with speed and maneuverability suitable for mild outdoor flying and indoor flying in basketball-court-size venues. The Bipe flies more slowly, so it is even better for indoor RC. Both kits are of laser-cut high-- quality wood. The Bantam kit costs $49.95; the Bipe costs just $5 more. SR Batteries offers package deals that include complete power systems, as well as the receivers and servos needed to complete the kit.

SR Batteries 631-286-0079; srbatteries.com.