When the Slingsby factory in Great Britain decided to move away from wooden construction, the aluminium T-53 was developed. It features two fixed tandem wheels and a very obvious swept forward wing.
The Slingsby T-53B was a minor modification of the Slingsby T-53 two seat tandem trainer, and was used by the RAF for Air Cadet training.
Our Laser Cut Kit is based on the 1970 design by Bob Andris. The kit includes a clear vacuum formed canopy.
UK Customers - Please note that the short kit does not reach the £135 VAT border threshold and is therefore not available for purchase.
Specifications:
- Wingspan: 11" / 2819mm
- Number of channels: 2 - 3
- Includes full sized rolled plan and the original construction article
Materials Required For Short Kit Airframe Completion:
(These materials are included in the Complete Airframe Kit)
- 1.5 x 75 x 915 Balsa Sheet x 8
- 1.5 x 100 x 915 Balsa Sheet x 1
- 2.5 x 75 x 915 Balsa Sheet x 1
- 5.0 x 75 x 915 Balsa Sheet x 1
- 3.0 x 6.5 x 915 Balsa Sticks x 4
- 3.0 x 9.5 x 915 Balsa Sticks x 1
- 3.0 x 12.5 x 915 Balsa Sticks x 3
- 6.5 x 6.5 x 915 Balsa Sticks x 3
- 6.5 x 9.5 x 915 Balsa Sticks x 1
- 9.5 x 12.5 x 915 Balsa Sticks x 5
- 3.0 x 9.5 x 915 Spruce Sticks x 6
- 19.0 x 19.0 x 915 Balsa Triangle x 5
- K&S Music Wire 3/16" x 915 x 1
Documents:
Kit options: What's included in a Short Kit or Complete Airframe Kit?