Peck ROG

The Peck Polymers R.O.G (Rise off Ground) Plane is one of the simplest rubber band powered planes. It uses a stick instead of a fuselage, and its flying surfaces are covered with light tissue on one side only. it has a simple landing gear so it can take off from any hard surface. A card table is ideal as a runway.  I flew this plane outside, and wound the rubber with extra turns on the second flight. Its light weight and the rising air of a sunny day allowed it to fly out of sight.

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Subcategories

P 30 (AMA)

planes with 30 inch wing spans limited to 10 grams rubber by AMA rules

Embryo (FAC)

Embryo class planes are limited by FAC rules to 50 square inch wing area, and must have landing gear for ROG takeoff, usually from a card table. Minimum size of a portion of the fuselage is specified. There are bonus points for wheel pants, exhaust stacks, and a 45 degree windshield.