Sig Manufacturing Co. Somethin’ Xtra EG ARF

Article by Geoff Barber A classic sport model revisited from Sig Manufacturing Co. Watch flight footage of this classic sport ARF. Full review in the February 2015 issue of Model Aviation.

Specifications

Model type: Sport aerobatic ARF Skill level: Intermediate builder; intermediate pilot Wingspan: 51.5 inches Wing area: 725 square inches Wing loading: 16 to 17.6 ounces per square foot Length: 48.25 inches Recommended power system: .40 to .46 two-stroke or .53 to .65 four-stroke engine; 700 to 1,000-watt brushless outrunner motor (550 to 800 Kv); 75-amp ESC; and 4S to 6S 3,000 to 4,000 mAh LiPo battery for electric power Radio: Minimum four-channel transmitter and receiver; four standard servos (five for glow power) Minimum flying area: Club field Street price: $199.99

About

Sig Manufacturing Co. is a name that everyone in the aeromodeling hobby should know. In fact, Sig celebrated 60 years in business in 2014! With such a long-standing commitment to model airplanes, it’s no wonder that the company continually develops great new products. Sometimes a new product can be a remake of an earlier aircraft—that’s where the Somethin’ Xtra enters the story. This aircraft has been around the block a time or two. It’s still available as a kit, and was previously in Sig’s lineup as an Almost Ready to Fly (ARF) aircraft. At the 2014 Toledo R/C Expo, Sig unveiled a new version of its classic airframe: the Somethin’ Xtra EG. The EG signifies that the new version can be powered by either electric or glow power. With the ever-growing number of modelers who enjoy electric flight, the Somethin’ Xtra is getting yet another go-around! Read the entire product review in the February 2015 issue of Model Aviation