Designed by the well-known electric exponent John Stroud, the Beguine successfully combines the simplicity and user-friendliness of electric power with the classic lines of a high wing trainer.
The design is based on our accurately CNC cut components that slot together easily and hold no worries for beginners and experts alike. The combination of lite-ply (where appropriate) and balsa make a strong overall model to help take those inevitable ‘bumps’ from the early stages of learning.
By staying with a non-aileron design, the Beguine keeps the need for servos down to two (mini size), and this in turn reduces the overall weight. All linkage hardware and snakes are included and the builder just has to supply glue and covering materials. Modern heat shrink films are fine as are the more traditional tissue & dope methods.
Flight performance is impressive and ROG (Rise off Ground) take-offs are possible if the grass is short. Although designed to be a trainer, its compact size will be hard to see if you let her fly too far away. She will still fly at fairly low speed, thanks to the high lift wing section, to help prevent this happening too quickly. Like all trainers, it is best to seek the help of an expert when setting up the model and for the first flight. He will also be able to give good instruction for those critical early flights.
For experienced modellers looking to get into electrics for some sedate flying, the Beguine is a great choice and will not break the bank!
