Siai marchetti sf260 super plans pack two sets of quarter scale plans for the siai marchetti sf260 comprising of a dozen sheets 36in x various lengths plus magazine documentation for that super 14 scale marchetti. I recently started training for formation flying with the dragon squadron in petaluma and it has been a lot of fun. These are either original or copies of manuals and blueprints used when these aircraft were in active duty, now transferred into electronic format. To aid safe passage through sensitive regions the yellow patches on the wings and tail were applied to signify that this was a non combat aircraft. The siai marchetti sf 260 is a singleengine threeseat light aerobatics and trainer aircraft produced by the italian manufacturer siai marchetti, today alenia aermacchi s. Reviving the realair sf260 siai marchetti the paint. Mainly because of its flight model and wonderful 3d gauges. First of all, realair simulations has built this version of the marchetti sf260 specifically for fsx, essentially starting from scratch and the result is a simmodel that takes full. By european standards the result was very popular indeed and 850 hulls were built, many of which. Swallows home of the siai marchetti sf 260 m n26ae. This item is sold for historical and reference only. Watch a video about this amazingly powered marchetti as we are blasting out of augsburg for a trip into the german alps region. But sometimes an aeroplane comes along that instantly captures the heart and soul and has you making rapid calculations about how you might finance one of your own.
Jrollon siai marchetti sf 260 released for xplane 11. It was, and still is, marketed also as an aerobatic plane as well. Now im so proud of this little pureblood italian marvel of engineering made for xplane 11. The addon aircraft was developed in cooperation with the developers of simcoders. Stelio frati the f in sf 260 designed this airplane in the early 60s for aviamilano, which was later purchased by siai marchetti the s in sf 260. It is know as the ferrari of the sky for its slick appearance and its relatively high cruise speed. Align the mark on both engine mount beams with the mark on the fuselage attach the engine mount beams onto the firewall so the distance between of two engine mount beams is a,and bb as show. The military versions are popular with smaller air forces, and can be armed for closesupport role. Reality expansion packfor jrollon siaimarchetti sf. We have 2 siai marchetti sf260 series aircraft for sale. The best part of it is that there is another marchetti. Flying formation with air combat usa in a siai marchetti. Siai marchetti sf 260 wl aircraft maintenance manual 1978.
Its nickname is ferrari of the skies for its slick appearance and its high cruise speed. Embroidered on black cloth base with a merrowed edging. It is factory built and covered with the unique usa marchetti colors which are great for easy stunning looks and also orientation. For supporting gunstreamer at this tier, we will mail you one of our lovely gunstreamer patches. The sf 260 is a high performance singleengine light aircraft, which has been commonly marketed as a. Metalic uniform insigna of the red devils on siaimarchetti sf. When javier wrote me last year about a possible joined operation between us, he asked what kind of plane i would have liked to make. The siaimarchetti sf 260 now leonardo sf 260 is an italian military trainer and light attack aircraft.
Some modelers have installed retracts, but i wouldnt suggest installing them for an inexperienced builder. Siai marchetti sf260 am aircraft flight manual, manuale di volo italian language, aer 1tsf260am1. Years later, siai factory buoght the project calling it siai marchetti sf 260 and repowering it with the avco lycomyng o540e4a5 engine of 259 hp 264 cv. In this weeks test drive, we take a look at the newly released siaimarchetti sf260. Balsa, ply with either an electric or nitro power setup. These are either original or copies of manuals and blueprints used when these aircraft were in. They took care of a detailed simulation of the lycoming piston engine, the systems and the flight dynamics. Armed military versions proved to be popular with smaller. The sf 260 is one of the worlds most revered military trainers, with some 880 aircraft in service and 27 different military customers around the world. The siai marchetti sf260 is a light aircraft marketed as a light attackaerobatic military trainer. If i remember correctly this model was quite innovative at the time. Twentyseven air forces fly approximatley sf 260 s and the usaf has considered the. What these marchetti aficionados get worked up about are the airplanes handling qualities.
Sf 260 marchettii now you too can pilot an sf 260 marchetti thanks to vq. A two three seat military trainer, developed from the initial civil sf. Intended to cover a new niche in military pilot training between an initial piston trainer and advanced turboprop the tp faces some competition from. The sf 260 was designed by the italian, stelio frati.
The siai marchetti now aermacchi sf 260 is an italian trainer aircraft, used by civil and military aviation. Armed military versions proved to be popular with smaller air forces, which could arm the type for use in the close air support role. Various test pilots, kibitzers, and magazine scribblers have described the 260 as one ofand often thebesthandling airplane in existence. I spent countless hours in this plane several years ago. In this weeks test drive, we take a look at the newly released siai marchetti sf 260. The siaimarchetti now aermacchi sf260 is an italian trainer aircraft, used by civil and military aviation. And over the past couple of months that ive had this little rocket it has been nothing but fun. Flying formation with air combat usa in a siai marchetti sf 260 0. Here is a video of a recent training flight with bliltz instructor and brian in the nanchang. Lycoming o540e4a5, 260 hp 31 hours since factory new. The siaimarchetti sf260 now leonardo sf260 is an italian military trainer and light attack aircraft. Its nickname is ferrari of the sky for its slick appearance and its high cruise speed.
The vq model sf 260 marchetti is an allwood arf aircraft. Siai marchetti purchased the design, soon after the tests, and started production. Siai marchetti sf 260 m aircraft flight manual 1976. Introduced a number of important structural and aerodynamic improvements, many of which were subsequently applied to later civil versions. Siai marchetti sf 260 am aircraft illustrated parts catalog manual nomenclatore 1976. Sf 260 ea special colour italian air force sf 260 ea cockpit italian special color gold sf260am sf260am gold logo. Its a great success as a military trainer and aerobatics aircraft. Aviomodelli siai marchetti sf260 kit this plane is no longer available in the u. Siai marchetti sf 260 am aircraft flight manual, manuale di volo italian language, aer 1tsf260am1. A pair of siai marchetti sf 260 during the flyparty airshow youtube.
The aircraft was designed in the early 1960s by one stelio frati with the purpose of producing a lightweight aerobatic platform. Browse our inventory of new and used siai marchetti sf260 aircraft for sale near you at. It was designed by stelio frati, originally for aviamilano, which flew the first prototype of it then designated f. A few days ago the siai marchetti sf 260 by jrollon for xplane 11 was released. Its a great success as a military trainer and aerobatic aircraft. The marchetti sf260 is a combat ready fightertrainer.
Hi repainters, recently i came across an old fsx favorite of mine. I purchased it from an online hobby store several years ago. A firstflight was recorded on july 15th, 1964 and the type achieved certification in april of 1966. First version of april 1968 didnt have success in the civil field because the plane was too much expensive, so, siai marchetti aimed at the. This design was an evolution from the falco and frati settled on a lycoming 260 hp engine with constant speed adjustable prop, upping the fuel capacity by adding tip tanks. Our siai marchetti sf260 is a fully aerobatic, highperformance fighter jet perfect for dog fighting and. Jrollon planes and have joined their forces to bring this little marvel to you. This fully aerobatic, two seat sidebyside, prejet trainer is the worlds most successful modern military screener and training aircraft ever built. It has been often praised for its sleek lines and sporty aesthetic appearance, while maintaining function as well, possessing jetlike handling as a result. From the time of its first flight in 1967 to being delivered to 27 countries worldwide, the marchetti sf 260 was born a winner.