Micro Bird Of Time 1.2m

This ultralight Micro Bird of Time only weighs approx 110g as a pure glider or up to 140g when electrified, yet it spans a generous 1.2m (48″). It flies brilliantly and fulfils those childhood memories that never were.

This laser cut all balsa kit can be built as a slope or flat field pure glider or fitted with an electric motor (not supplied) and goes together surprisingly fast.

See this RC Groups Micro BOT thread for more info. Supplied with translucent white tissue-like covering material. Or use Solite covering film if a different finish is preferred.

No plan is supplied – the model is mostly self-jigging and is built in the hand. See the assembly guide.

The firewall, as designed, is only approx 20 mm x 18 mm, so the Elf Pro El & Spin Powerset will not fit nicely unless the firewall is moved further rearward, or the spinner is cut down.

Micro Bird of Time Specifications
Wing span	1.200 m	47 in
Wing area	11.2 dm2	174 sq in
Length	510 cm	200.8 in
Flying weight from	110 g	3.9 oz
Wing loading	9.8 g/dm	3.2 oz/sq ft
Aspect ratio	12.9
Wing airfoil	Proprietary
Dihedral angle	7.0º
Centre of Gravity	35-40 mm from wing leading edge
Controls	Rudder, elevator

Micro Bird of Time Typical Weights
Fuselage	20.0 g	0.7 oz
Wing	50.0 g	1.8 oz
Fin	6.0 g	0.2 oz
Tailplane	6.0 g	0.2 oz
Total structure	82.0 g	2.9 oz
Receiver	4.0 g	0.1 oz
Rudder servo	4.5 g	0.2 oz
Elevator servo	4.5 g	0.2 oz
Battery	15.0 g	0.5 oz
Flying weight	110 g	3.9 oz