The Dakota Hawk, was introduced in 1993 with 25+ flying. It can be powered by O-200, 912 & 3300’s. The Corvair would likely be another good candidate for power.
EAA Article: https://www.eaa.org/eaa/aircraft-building/kits-and-plans/d—g/dakota-hawk
Fisher’s web site: https://ckd.aero/fisher-dakota-hawk/
YouTube has a few videos on the aircraft:
I was not able to find any common RC offerings for the Dakota but with some 3D modeling software and time it looks like an easy thing to take on.
Like the Radial rocket the Murphy Moose is also powered by the M14P radial engine as its prime option.
Other engine options include the Lycoming O-540, LS3 and even a PT-6
I was not able to find any RC options for the Moose but looks like a simple thing to model up.
Not too much information is available on the Radial Rockets history but its been out for a while now.
It’s powered by a M14P Radial engine and features an all composite airframe.
www.all-aero.com/index.php/contactus/53-planes-l-m-n-o/7260-new-century-aerosport-radial-rocket
There are quite a few YouTube Videos:
There are a few RC options for the Radial Rocket:
https://gator-rc.com/catalog/product/view/id/2276
https://www.modelaviation.com/seagullradialrocket
I always thought the Cavalier was a sharp looking homebuilt aircraft, tail # C-FGDC is likely one of the best I’ve seen. It’s based on the French GY-20 Minicab (one of these is on display at Sun-N-Fun). Latest design ownership is with MacFam. Common engine options are the Continental O-200 & the Lycoming O-235
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacFam_Cavalier
The wooden aviation web site has even more details on the aircraft
http://woodenaviation.com/103%20cavalier.html
The EAA has additional info on the aircraft but not a dedicated page I can find.
EAA Chapter 1541 has a local build documented https://eaa1541.org/members/newsletters/february-2016/builders-corner/
Jonny Sprague’s YouTube channel has a few videos on his Cavalier, here is one below:
Outerzone did not have any plans on this aircraft, quite surprising as it would be a great RC model.
This Aircraft of the month is the Aero AE-45 twin, a rare vintage twin. Designed in Czechoslovakia the first flight was in 1947. Production run was from 1947 to 1961 with a production run close to 600.
The tear drop shaped fuselage combined with the well forward mounted props makes for a unique look.
Outerzone did not have any plans results, very surprising due to the age and RC model potential. There are some RC models out there but it could be hit or miss to find a kit or plans
The classic Glasair has always been one of my favorite home built aircraft, it has very clean lines but its not overly stylized.
There where 3 generations of the aircraft with the first flight being in 1979
A very detailed history can be found in: https://glasair-owners.com/news/history-of-glasair-aviation/
With the peak of its popularity being before YouTube there is actually quite a few videos on the aircraft.
Outerzone has one plan, a 71″ span from Model Airplane News
https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=10085
The Seeker was developed in the late 80’s as a light Observation aircraft, its built in Australia and powered by an O-360 engine.
The Main US domestic commercial use is for the New Mexico State Police, however the Seeker has a far reaching international market share including middle east and African countries. The Helicopter like forward fuselage offers excellent viability at a much lower operating cost compared to a comparable helicopter.
Its part 23 certified for the US and can be equipped with cameras and sensors for law enforcement, power line inspection, search and rescue.
Features and usage is similar to the EA-7 Edgley Optica (previous aircraft of the month)
Company web site can be found at: https://www.seekeraircraft.com/aircraft.html
An interesting article on the aircraft: https://www.flightglobal.com/seeker-observation-aircraft-to-be-built-in-the-us-by-erickson/119949.article
There is a good amount of YouTube videos on the Seeker:
I could not find any RC models or plans however with modern cad systems, internet images and 3D printers it would not be too difficult to make one.
This aircraft of the month is the EM-11 Orka from Margański & Mysłowski Aviation Works located in Poland.
The prototype first flew in the early 2000’s and has flown with both Rotax 912′s & Lycoming IO-320 engines in a Pusher configuration along with Fixed and retractable landing gear. The front has almost a helicopter like viability. Speed and range #’s are also impressive.
Similar to another Aircraft on the site the J-1B Don Quixote, Polish Aeronautical Engineers know how to make very elegant designs.
I have not seen one that I recall at Airventure or Sun-N-Fun but it would be quite interesting to check out. I remember doodling aircraft with very similar lines in college.
Wiki Pages:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marga%C5%84ski_%26_Mys%C5%82owski_EM-11_Orka
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marga%C5%84ski_%26_Mys%C5%82owski
Company web site:
The EM-11 has quite a few videos on YouTube, here are a few:
With being a rather rare European aircraft there does not appear to be any RC models of it but I did find a 3 view from Blueprints.com that could the the basis for a 3D model in a Cad system like Rhino 3D and would be a good candidate for 3D printing due to all the thin sections and compound curves
https://www.the-blueprints.com/blueprints/modernplanes/modern-m/81240/view/marganski_em-11_orka/
This Aircraft of the month is the Volmer Sportsman, This is a design I just recently learned about from long time friend and fellow EAA member William Wynne from www.flycorvair.com Reading the spec’s a Corvair power-plant would actually work on this bird. It can be setup as a Pusher or Tractor configuration, while the pusher configuration gets the prop further away from the cockpit and water spray.
My own Corvair engine build can be found at: https://gouldaero.com/0-164-corvair-aircraft-engine-build/
Corvair Colleges can be found at: https://gouldaero.com/aviation-events-destinations/corvair-colleges/
This aircraft first flew in the late 1950’s and actually has quite a bit of history to it.
This aircraft is very similar to a Home build sea plane I am familiar with the Anderson Kingfisher: https://gouldaero.com/2020/03/15/anderson-kingfisher/
Some useful links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volmer_VJ-22_Sportsman
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/kitspages/volmer.php
https://www.eaa.org/eaa/aircraft-building/kits-and-plans/t—z/vj-22-sportsman
Plans are still available along with the controlling interest in the design:
http://www.volmeraircraft.com/plans_and_info_packets
YouTube has a good amount of videos on the Sportsman
Outerzone has a 50″ span version from Model Aviation: https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=13629
RC Plans has a few build photos and extra info for this plan: http://rc-plans.com/catalog/item339.html
And AMA’s Model Aviation Article on it: https://www.modelaviation.com/volmer-pt2-kohlmann
The Supercat is an Ultralight from the mid 80’s powered by a 50 hp Rotax 503. It’s similar to a Mini-MAX and Volksplane,
The EAA has quite a few sport aviation articles on the aircraft, more info at:
https://www.eaa.org/eaa/aircraft-building/kits-and-plans/r—s/supercat
While I don’t believe I’ve seen one of these in person at the airport or air show the Outerzone article caught my eye.
There is a 54″ span version from the May 1988 issue of RCM
https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=6445
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