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Aerosente Build Logs
- We have many build logs here on Aerosente. Several are always in process. Click the image below to see a list of our in process and completed build logs.
Richard Smith Interviews
- Richard Smith is one of Frank's associates having worked for JASCO and contributed to his yearbooks. Below is an interview I conducted with Richard about his experiences working for JASCO and more specifically his relationship with Frank Zaic. Richard's account provides a fascinating look into Frank Zaic and the evolution of JASCO from a labor of love for Frank to a profitable enterprise run by his sister Christine. As Richard readily admits - these are his recollections - he doesn't claim to be the authoritative source on Frank Zaic. Just one mans account of what it was like to be around Frank back in the day...
The Tony Condon Project - Hall Cherokee II
- Tony Condon is our Factory Rep for the Hall Cherokee II. He writes about all things Cherokee including photos, flight reports, a repository of known flying Cherokees, rebuilds, etc. Click below to read.
Thermic 3-Pack 18, 20, B
- Great for kids! Great for beginners. These are three of Frank Zaic's well known designs - the Thermic 18 (12.5" wingspan"), Thermic 20 (18" wingspan), and the Thermic "B" (20" wingspan).Click below for details.
DFS Reiher III
- The DFS Reiher III is a magnificent 6.3 meter scale glider we produce in the states under license from Germany based Tom Bode. Click below for more details.
1:3 Scale Slingsby Type 13 Petrel
- One of the most beautiful vintage sailplanes ever - the Slingsby Type 13 Petrel designed by Tony Elliott. Click below for more details.
SGU 1-7 1:3 Scale
- The 1:3 scale SGU 1-7 is now ready for sale. If you like vintage pre-WWII gliders this is the kit for you! Click below for more details.
Schweizer SGS 1-23 1:5 Scale
- Schweizer's SGS 1-23 is our best selling kit. This is the sailplane that Steve McQueen flew in the original Thomas Crown Affair. The 1-23 is available in both 1:5 and 1:4 scale. The 1:4 version has a 158" wingspan! Click below for details.
Hall Cherokee II 1:4 Scale
- The 1:4 scale 132" wingspan Hall Cherokee II is a classic American sailplane. This all wood beauty was first built in the 50's and has been flown by enthusiasts around the world. Click below for more details.
Piper Pawnee PA-25 1:4 Scale
- Now that you've bought our 1:4 scale Hall Cherokee or 1-23 you need your own tow plane... and the Piper Pawnee is just about the most perfect towplane around. Our 1:4 scale Pawnee is perfect for clubs looking for a tow plane to add to their fleet. Click below for more details.
Thermic 50, 50-X and 70
- The classic Frank Zaic/Jasco designed Thermic 50, 50X and 70 are all here. These vintage kits have been updated and adapted by Tom Martin to build in about half the time with self-jigging and pre-shaped parts. Click below for details.
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Condor IV
- The Condor IV is our top of the line 6.0 meter scale sailplane. Click below for more details.
Schweizer SGS 1 - 26E 1:4 Scale
- The 1:4 scale 120" wingspan 1-26E model provides scale realism and the ability to add detail such as side hinged canopy, fully scale instrument panel, piano hinged dive brakes doors, fully built up and fabric covered control surfaces and more. Click below for details.
as already mentioned in RCG, I shall not be able to start my quarter size 1-23 build log before next month. In the meantime I have received the parts kit and I expect to get the latest data set for the 1/4 size plan printout any time. With that available, I shall search for a printing shop which can handle larger pieces of paper... and start the shopping list for the remaining spar and sheeting material purchase.
Just a brief word about myself: I am an electronics engineer by trade, retired, almost 67 years old and in the model airplane hobby since some 56 years... A few years back, by learning about Tom Martin`s activities with scale woodies, I found back to the early days where we built the planes from wood only. I have been concentrating on sailplanes and e-powered sailplanes only since some 25 years and with a good range of flight ready planes, there is enough time and calmness to build a wooden plane - and sneak out of the shop whenever the weather calls for the flying field.
Herbert