The bagged Electron is a dynamic soaring special we made for a customer. An individual contacted us and asked whether we could make a set of bagging cores for him using the same airfoil as the Electron 54. We took it one step further making the first 60" Electron. We like the idea so much we had to make one ourselves. The pictures below show the process. It's a lot more work and there are no additional instructions to the EPP version but it's worth it. This one's on special request only and for the more experienced builder. Wing cores are provided with no covering material for maximum flexibility. Tail is provided in white coroplast. This plane is now my favorite DS ship. It flys on rail and consistently goes 100+. Great for stepping up from a foamie to something faster and more efficient. This is a non-stock item so contact us for pricing and availability. FYI... Electron shown was built with a Bagged balsa tail.
10/6/03 - Maiden Flight - Set Balance, DS speed = 89mph, Coyote Hills (South Hill) - Newark CA
10/9/03 - New finish and balance weight mounted, DS Speed = 111mph, Coyote Hills (South Hill)
Wind speed, 22mph average, 25mph peak
10/22/03 - Coyote Hills (South Hill) 104mph, Wind speed 19mph average, 21mph peak
10/29/03 - Coyote Hills (South Hill) 107.5mph, Wind speed 20mph average, 22 peak
Wing damaged on landing