Sherman Gillespie Collection

Here's a nice collection of free-flight model plans designed by Honorary OCD Member and AMA Hall of Famer late Sherman Gillespie. 

Gadfly

Scale rubber model of the 1929 Glenny & Henderson Gadfly. 18" wingspan. Published in MAN, April 1955. 

Quickie Mail Plane

Parasol wing rubber model. AKA Ryan M-1. 18" wingspan. Published in MAN, January 1957. 

Square Bird

High wing rubber model. 19" wingspan. Published in FM May 1956. Great choice for the 20" rubber event at Lagunita. 

Sure Flier

WWI Style biplane rubber model. 20" wingspan. Published in MAN June 1953. 

Yard Bird

High wing rubber model. 16" wingspan. Published in MAN May 1954. 

Zyphyr

High wing lightweight cabin model. AKA as Commercial. 30" wingspan. Published in MAN November 1957. Great choice for Small Rubber events. 

Fighter Fly

Low wing sport rubber model. 21" wingspan. Published in FM 1954. 

Red Bird

High wing sport rubber model. 24" wingspan. Previously unpublished (?).

Original plan

Updated plan

Dooddle Bug

High flat-wing sport rubber model. 10" wingspan. Sherman Gillespie's first original design.

Original plan

Air Bug

High wing sport gas model, originally designed for Cox Pee Wee 020 engine. 30" wingspan.

Original plan

Bambi Special

High wing sport gas model, designed for Allbon Bambi 0.15cc diesel engine. 25" wingspan.

Updated plan

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Orcan

Low wing sport rubber model, excellent flyer, 30" wingspan.

Updated plan

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