| Wing span | 10ft. |
| Chord | 21in. |
| Wing area | 2520in.2 |
| Wing loading empty |
27oz/ft.2 |
| Wing loading @ gross wt. | 36oz/ft.2 |
| Fuse length w/o engine | 88.5in. |
| Empty weight | 30lbs |
| Max. takeoff weight | 40lbs |
| Fuel capacity | 32oz. |
| Bomb bay volume | .35ft3 |
| Top speed | 65mph |
| Stall speed | 20mph |
| Endurance @ full power | 20min. |
| Range @ 65mph | 21mi. |
| Fuel usage | 1.6oz./min |
| Takeoff distance | 75ft |
| Landing distance | 75ft |
| Roll rate | 90deg./sec |
| Climb rate | 1100 ft./min. |
| Engine | 40cc Homelite |
| Radio | 6-channel |
| Battery | 1800ma NIMH |
| Servos | 6-standard, 2-1/4scale |
| Prop. | 20x8 pusher |
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Weed Wacker on final approach
The Weed Wacker flies about like a trainer; because it is so big, it handles very smoothly. On takeoff, it tracks very straight down the runway with its over-sized landing gear. In flight, the elevator control is smooth and fairly powerful; the ailerons are responsive but the roll rate is only about 90deg./sec. Stalls are not at all violent; there is no tendency to tip-stall and it would be hard to spin. Aerobatics take a lot of altitude and are sluggish; but, most of the basic maneuvers can be performed without too much trouble. The best-looking maneuver that this plane will do is a steep, turning, jungle-style climbout. Slow flight is very stable and the glide ratio is excellent. Landing is very easy; all you have to do is line the Wacker up with the runway and chop the power. The elevator remains responsive and smooth until touchdown, which can be a very tail-low attitude.
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