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The PZL Wilga, produced in Poland, is one of the most competent light, single engine aircraft to take to the sky. In addition to flying from runways, it has been equipped for flying from water, and also landing on snow and ice air strips.
The Wilga has been employed by air forces around the world, as well as police departments.
It is used for aerial photography, parachute jumping, as an air ambulance, an agricultural spraying aircraft, and, of course, as a glider tow.
Wilga aircraft first flew in 1962 with production continuing until 2009. The aircraft have continued to evolve and improve with time. Fuselages were enlarged and made stronger, more powerful engines fitted to the aircraft, landing gear improved, controls refined, and avionics upgraded.
The short field take off and landing abilities of the Wilga are renown. The tail must be kept down during the 400 foot or so takeoff run due to the action of the landing gear. When rotation speed is reached the aircraft is best pulled from the ground with authority.
Getting used to the gear action takes more than a few touch and goes to get it right. Interior noise is actually quieter than in many other single engine aircraft.
The Wilga climbs steeply. Controls are well coordinated and light, without being overly sensitive. Gradually reducing power and pulling back on the stick shows that the aircraft doesn't stall as much as slowly loses altitude while flying straight ahead.
It will gradually lower a wing when stalled with the throttle open, but only a slight opposite aileron will quickly level the wings while the aircraft slowly loses altitude.
Landing the Wilga involves reducing power to establish an approximate 58 mph approach speed with a 500 fpm rate of descent and slowly lowering the flaps to the end position. The landing gear have a lot of travel and even a heavier than anticipated touch down can be smooth out.
Over 1,000 PZL Wilga aircraft of all types have been produced.
Pictured above is the RTF rc Wilga for sale by NitroPlanes.com. Enter Code: CJ5 and take 5% off entire order. No Minimum Purchase
Required! Click on the coupon code that is right for you. Coupons may not be combined.. Its wingspan is 46" and length is 35".
It comes with wheels and floats plus a motor, controller, radio, flight battery and charger. This is a very popular model and sells out quickly so check back often if it is temporarily sold out.
The picture right below is of the Frisch-Moddelbau rc Wilga ARF. They have three model sizes for sale. They are all giant scale. The smallest has a 109" wingspan with a 75" length fuselage.
It needs a 60 ccm engine for power and weighs around 26 1/2 lbs. The middle size model has a 126" wingspan with a 88 1/2" length. Recommended power is from a King 100 engine. Weight is around 35 1/4 lbs. The largest rc Wilga ARF has a wingspan of
146 1/2" and is 96 1/2" long. It needs a 140 ccm engine to power its 43 lb. weight.
The second picture below is of the rc Wilga built from a kit for sale by E-Star Models. Wingspan is 53", length is 37" and construction is balsa and ply. A Speed 480 motor geared 2.5:1 can power the model that weighs about 35 oz.
The next picture is of the giant scale Wilga for sale from ICARE. It has a wingspan of 95" and a length of 68". The ARF needs from 30 to 60 cc engines or a Plettenberg 30-10 motor. Weight is about 15 1/2 lbs.
The last picture is of the rc Wilga giant scale airplane for sale by Airworld Modellbau. Its wingspan is 87" and length is 61". The fuselage is made from fiberglass and the wings are foam core. Suggested engines are a Moki 40 or 45.
Weight is about 16 1/2 lbs.
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Frisch-Modellbau rc Wilga ARF.
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A rc Wilga from a E-Star Models kit.
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A Wilga for sale from ICARE.
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The Wilga for sale by Airworld Modellbau.
Artex has a rc Wilga kit for sale. Wingspan is 51" and length is 37". Weight is about 2 lbs.
Kit Cutters has a kit for sale of the rc Wilga with a 36" wingspan. It is from Nexus plans.
Graupner has a rc Wilga ARF for sale available with both wheels and floats. Wingspan is 42" and length is 33". A motor is included.
HKM models has a giant scale Wilga for sale with a wingspan of 126" and length of 86 1/2". It has a fiberglass fuselage with obeci over foam wings. A DA 100 engine is recommended for power.
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