A dime scale kit from a new Volare Products plan (as published in the FAC News #343 to comply with the FAC Rules) of the Wright WP-1. The WP-1 was a Dornier Falke purchased and evaluated by the US Navy in 1922 or -23. The Navy deemed it to be "too advanced" and declined a contract to build.
The model is a parasol without wing struts and simple landing gear. The square wing is an easy build and provides nearly 50 square inched of area. The model photos here are prototypes built by Winn Moore and Archie Adamisin.
This model was selected for the 2026 FAC One Design.
The short kit includes a set of plans and two 1/16" sheets of laser cut balsa parts.
ALL VOLARE KITS ARE MADE IN SMALL BATCHES. IF STOCK-ON-HAND IS ZERO, A NEW BATCH WILL BE PRODUCED SOON. SIMPLY ORDER ANYWAY AND WE WILL MAKE THEM.
Wing Span:
16"
Target Weight:
15-20 grams
Prop:
6" or 7"
Rubber:
Loop 3/16" or less
Nose Bearing:
.047" Peck or Gizmo Geezer
Shaft:
.047"
Peg:
3/32" Alum Tube
# of laser cut Sheets? 2 Kit? Short Kit (Plans and Laser cut wood) Contest Winner? not yet
