Check the listing for details. Giant 1/4 Scale Beechcraft D-17 Staggerwing Plans, Templates, Instructions 98ws. Condition: Brand New. Listed at 24.99 USD. Giant 1/4 Scale Beech D-17 Staggerwing Plans, Templates and Instructions You are bidding on a new set of plans for a Giant Scale Beech D-17 Staggerwing. This is not the Ziroli Staggerwing, IT'S BIGGER! It includes the Plans and templates/patterns for cutting the parts for this great looking and flying plane. I will also include the instructions for building this beautiful model. Features include scale rib spacing and stringer spacing. Other plans are for sale too. I'll be listing them as I pull them out. These plans are in perfect condition. All of my items come from a totally smoke free environment. Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 PLEASE NOTE:Economy shipping = folded plans shipped in an envelope. Expedited shipping = rolled plans shipped in a tube. Shipping options are located at the bottom of the payment page when you check out. Select “economy shipping” for folded plans shipped in an envelope. Select “expedited shipping” for rolled plans shipped in a tube. The Beechcraft Model 17's unusual wing configuration—the upper wing inversely staggered behind the lower—and unique shape resulted in a design that maximized the pilot's visibility while minimizing the aircraft's tendency to stall. The fabric-covered fuselage was faired with wood formers and stringers placed over a welded, steel tube frame. The construction of the plane was complex and took many man hours to complete. The Staggerwing's retractable conventional landing gear, uncommon at that time, combined with streamlining, light weight, and its use of powerful radial engines helped it perform significantly better than other biplane designs. In the mid-1930s, Beech embarked upon a major redesign of the aircraft, to be known officially as the Model D17 Staggerwing. The D17 featured a lengthened fuselage that improved the aircraft's landing characteristics by increasing the leverage generated by the elevator. Ailerons were relocated on the upper wings, eliminating any interference with the air flow over the flaps. Braking was improved by the introduction of a foot-operated brake that was synchronized with the rudder pedals. All of these modifications enhanced the Staggerwing's performance, which would soon be put to the test under wartime conditions. After the war's end, Beech immediately converted its manufacturing capabilities back to the production of civil aircraft with one final version of the Staggerwing, the Model G17S. 16 aircraft were built and sold at a price of US$ 29,000 apiece. One D17S was sold to Finland from Norway in 1949 and it was used for Finnish Air Force between 1950-1958. The lightweight V-tail Beechcraft Bonanza, a high-powered four-passenger luxury aircraft, soon replaced the venerable Staggerwing in the Beech product line, at about one-third the price. The Bonanza was a much smaller aircraft with much less horsepower, but carried four people with almost exactly the same speed as the Staggerwing. The final Staggerwing was sold in 1948; it left the factory in 1949, the last of 785 aircraft Here are the specs. Thanks for looking and have a great day! Flying! Scale 1/4 Wingspan 98 inches Length 79 inches Wing Area 2000 Sq. inches Weight range 30 - 36 Pounds Power required 3.7 CI or Larger Gas Engine Check out my other items! for more great stuff you just can't live without ;) Check out my for a complete listing of what's available. I constantly check to be sure the plans I have listed are full size and accurate in every way. When you purchase them, you are assured of getting the highest and most consistent quality on eBay.