Vultee BT-13 Valiant (73.5")

Flown by most American pilots during WWII the Vultee BT-13 was an outstanding basic trainer. It was seen as the second phase of a three phase training program for pilots, and after primary training in PT-13, PT-17 or PT-19 trainers, the student pilot moved to the more involved Vultee for continued flight training. During training it required the pilot to operate landing flaps and a two-position Hamilton Standard controllable-pitch propeller; t did not, however, have retractable landing gear nor a hydraulic system. The flaps were operated by a crank-and-cable system, and pilots who flew in the Vultee nicknamed it the ‘Vultee Vibrator.’ This superb 1:6.85 scale design comes on 2 large and well detailed plans, showing working flaps and includes separate 3-view scale drawings of the full size aircraft. It has a 1,867mm (73.5”) wingspan and is powered by a .60 cu. in. 2-stroke (or 4-stroke equivalent). Construction is from all wood with additional moulded accessories available. Not for beginners.