Air Midi Micros PistachiNut Plane The size of the PistachiNut is between a Pistachio and a Peanut size flyer, and this plane is capable of slow and fast flight.  The stick and tissue PistachiNut plane has a 9 inch wingspan with a wing area of 22.5 square inches.  It is highly maneuverable with quick level turns, and can loop.  LiPo cells from 50 to 60 mAh work well with this plane.  Plans, instructions, photos, and a video are below.  PistachiNut kits with printed plans, instructions, laser cut wing ribs, brass wire, and heat shrink tubing are available for $9 each. The electronic gear used on the PistachiNut pictured below is made by MicroInvent, and Gasparin.  A MicroInvent MINOR receiver, two MCA1 actuators, and a Gasparin GB40P6G 4.0:1 ratio gearbox/motor with a 3" carbon fiber prop.  Micro wheels and control horns are available on the Misc page.     Plane Kit $9.00 In Stock Quantity:   Plane Description:   Model Flight Weight: 10 grams   Wingspan: 9"   Wing Area: 22.5 sq. in.   Controlled Elements: Rudder, Elevator, Motor       Plane Kit Items:   Includes: Printed plans, instructions, diagrams   Wing Ribs: Sheet of 28 ribs, 1/16" thickness. Need 8 ribs for plane.   Heat Shrink Tubing: 3/64" Dia Black (3" piece)   Brass Wire: .016" Dia (4" piece)     Purchase balsa wood for PistachiNut Plane on the Building Supplies page.   Plans PistachiNut Plans (pdf file)   Instructions PistachiNut Building Instructions PistachiNut Component Placement PistachiNut Tissue Covering   PistachiNut Video PistachiNut Video (47.4 MB)   PistachiNut Photos   page updated: 05/27/09 Back to Top Copyright © 2008 Air Midi Micros. All rights reserved.