The Sorcerer rubber-powered airplane - certified competition design

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These kits cannot successfully be built in haste. Allow enough time for shipping, transit times , and careful construction and flight testing. We do our best to respond same or next day to orders which specify 1- or 2-day delivery, but we do not guarantee it. We cannot work miracles in the absence of adequate planning on your part.
We currently have a reliable supply of Sorcerers for immediate shipment
***SCHOOLS/TEACHERS: PO's accepted, but ALL TRANSACTIONS ARE PREPAID.***
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URGENT TECHNICAL BULLETIN: If you are using Ultrafilm mylar (available on our supplies and accessories page) instead of tissue, be aware that there seems to be a problem with this material regarding compliance with the "Opaque Vertical Surface" rule. Ray Harlan has developed a quick and easy solution for this problem, thus permitting use of Ultrafilm on all aircraft surface, so that minor or no re-balancing of the aircraft will be necessary and maximum performance is retained. We are now supplying a small piece of colored ultralight tissue with all Harlan kits at no charge.
Please read details below.

The Sorcerer: contest-winning endurance flyer

Contest winning, modifiable design for S.O. Division C! The sorcerer is easy to customize to optimize performance. Expect powered indoor flights of 2 minutes and more (depending on the site ceiling height). Midwest does not offer a model for Div. B, although the Sorcerer Kit can probably be used for that purpose. (See the Harlan Floater 78 for dedicated Div. B Model)
For indoor use only. In stock and ready to ship!

Sorcerer '08 Modifications Midwest Products is not offering guidance for conversion this year, but we have a few useful tips.

#525 Sorcerer 2-pack - $32.95

All orders are prepaid - we do not bill (Details)
Schools may submit P.O., we will return proforma invoice for prepayment.
Before you order - see shipping schedule and options

Do you need tools or accessories? Suggested: Grip Pins, 15:1 Winder, Ambroid Cement, Mylar Film (use instead of tissue supplied with kit). Extra or replcement Rubber Motor: select #377. You may also want 2 of our Ikara props to replace the heavy plastic props included in this kit. Do not use Electric Winder.

The Sorcerer can be built by beginners if they have experienced adult help. We include many unique innovations to assist the flying novice.You get 2 of everything - if the model you bring to the contest fails specs, you get an emergency second chance!
These include the following:

- Laser cut cambered Balsa ribs, spoked wheels and gussets
- Two sizes of propellers: 6" & 8" Dia. (4 total)
- Esaki Tissue: lightweight Japanese tissue
- Premium motor strip, 10' of Tan II, 3/32" cross-section
- Micro-Cut premium Balsa sheets and strips
- Average finished weight: 10 grams or less
- An uncluttered plan with isometric views
- Carefully composed instructions with design options and
   flight trim help
- Standard design features classic two-piece motor stick and
   tail boom assembly with removable parasol wing for easier
   transport and flight trim adjustments

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Complying With the “Opaque Vertical Surface” Rule

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE TEXT CAREFULLY. THERE IS A SMALL CHANCE THAT OUR SOLUTION HERE WILL BE ALLOWED BUT DISFAVORED BY INDIVIDUAL EVENT OFFICIALS, RESULTING IN PLACEMENT IN A LOWER TIER. WE STRONGLY SUGGEST YOU CONTACT IN ADVANCE THE OFFICIALS OF ANY EVENT AT WHICH YOU EXPECT TO COMPETE, IN ORDER TO DETERMINE HOW THEY WILL INTERPRET THE "OPAQUE VERTICAL SURFACE" RULE.
     The drawing above depicts one end of the stabilizer, showing the leading and trailing edge spars and the end rib. Since there are no specified sizes for the “opaque” rule, covering the end rib (one or both) of the stabilizer with colored tissue should comply with the rule.
     The hatched area in the drawing represents this tissue. Cut a piece of tissue a little bigger than the end rib, keeping one long side straight. Apply a little model airplane cement, or some glue stick, to the end rib (and spar ends) and attach the tissue with the straight edge aligned with the bottom of the spars. Trim off the excess along the top of the rib with a very sharp razor blade.
     Repeat for the second end, if you want to, although only one is required. The added weight of the tissue and glue should be negligible. An extremely light application of glue will avoid unbalancing the aircraft.
     The common-sense solution of coloring the rudder with marker has been disallowed. If you are concerned that the solution presented here will not be accepted, you may use condenser paper or colored model-building tissue on just the rudder (the lightest available is 3 times heavier than Ultrafilm). We plan to stock small amounts of tan condenser paper and bright colored synthetic tissue to distribute along with the kits. Aluminized mylar is much heavier than any of these, and is not a good choice. The SO FAQ suggestion of using "shopping bag" plastic is not helpful: It is very heavy, and does not adhere to any glue that we have ever heard of.
     Please contact the officials who will be judging your events to make sure whatever solution you plan to use will be accepted. You might point out that the official clarification explicitly exludes any measure of surface area as a criterion.