Old School Model Works : Dart

A very capable aerobat - perfect for Small Field Flying!

When we started out to design a smaller, quick-to-build, and inexpensive kit, we found that we had the perfect starting point—our Javelin. Its great flying characteristics have made it one of our best-selling kits.

So we found that by shrinking the original Javelin, simplifying the construction, and lightening parts where where possible, what we ended up with is a fantastic flying model — the Dart!

It's another in our Schoolyard series - a kit you can easily frame up in just a weekend, and once completed, enjoy at a local schoolyard or park.

All of this comes in a great looking design that is remarkably easy to build, thanks to our innovative design techniques and precision laser cut parts.

Although it only weighs just over a pound, ready-to-fly, the Dart's construction gives it surprising rigidity to handle most anything you can throw at it. Loops, rolls, inverted flight, snaps, spins, hammerheads, Cuban-8's, split-S, and more.

And after you're done tearing up the skies, throttle down to easily cruise around the field. Then when the time's right, setup for a nice, controlled landing.

Program in a transmitter flaperon mix, put the aileron servos into separate channels, and then enjoy even slower flights, shorter takeoffs, and slower landings!


Because of the interlocking design and high quality laser cutting of the parts, the Dart is a quick build. Not only does it build quick, but it also builds straight and true as all of the parts were designed to align properly with a minimum of fuss and alignment tools.

The wing is removable, giving access to inside the cabin area. From there, you have easy access to install most any brand of radio and control linkages.

Up-front, we’ve designed in a large hatch that covers the spacious battery compartment. This area will easily handle up to 1000mAh 2-3s packs.

Specifications:

Wingspan: 30 inches

Wing Area: 165 sq inches

Length (airframe only): 24.5 inches

Weight: 7-8 oz. framed; 17-20 oz. (rtf)

Radio: 4 ch. (5 w/flaperons)
• four 20+ in./oz. servos (Mini servos - similar to HS-5065MG)

Power:
• 100+ watt electric motor, 20+ amp ESC, 2-3s LiPo

Click the icon to the left for suggested motor, ESC, battery and prop combinations, courtesy of Innov8tive Designs.
WARNING: This product (wheel collars) can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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All Old School Model Works kits feature:

Precision laser-cut parts

Included in every Old School Model Works kit are all the wing ribs, fuselage formers, and other wood needed to build the aircraft.

Interlocking parts

We've engineered each kit to give you the best chance of success. Each laser-cut part interlocks with the next for an accurate and secure joint.

Rolled Plans

Each of our kits contains a set of rolled plans, never folded. They are full-size, highly detailed, and computer-drawn for accuracy.

WEB-LOCK Wing Construction

Our exclusive wing design and construction techniques give you everything you need to easily build a straight and true wing with a minimum amount of fuss.

Pre-Bent Landing Gear

Bending your own landing gear is hard. So that's why we include pre-bent main landing gear wire ready for you to assemble.