Ryan PT-22 R/C Short Kit (Peter Rake design)
Laser-cut short kit of the Peter Rake design Ryan PT-22 — a classic sport-style R/C aircraft plan. Ideal for builders seeking a light, versatile wood model ready for electric or glow power.
The Peter Rake design Ryan PT-22 R/C Short Kit brings the clean, classic lines of the PT-22 plan into a ready-to-build kit. Designed for modelers who enjoy scratch-building with precision laser-cut wood components, this kit provides the structure needed to build a reliable flying plane while allowing full flexibility in power system and finishing. Plans can be found on Outerzone
This kit includes all major structural wood parts — fuselage sides and formers, wing ribs and spars, tail surfaces — laser-cut from quality balsa and lite-ply. Suitable for electric or glow/nitro power depending on builder preference. The PT-22 lends itself well to sport-flying or relaxed weekend flights, and can be built with basic 3- or 4-channel radio gear (rudder, elevator, throttle ± optional ailerons).
- Laser-cut balsa & lite-plywood parts set for fuselage, wings, tail and formers
- Built-up structure — ribs, spars, formers, and fuselage sides pre-cut
- Flexible build — electric motor or small glow engine installable
- Classic sport-plane design, easy to store and transport
- Ideal for intermediate builders who enjoy wood construction
Note: This is a short kit. Covering materials (film, tissue, fabric), hardware, radio gear, wheels/landing gear, adhesives, and power systems are not included.
Specifications
| Wingspan | (as per plan) – builder to confirm at build time |
| Construction Material | Laser-cut balsa & lite-plywood |
| Power Options | Electric or small glow engine (builder choice) |
| Controls | 3–4 channel (Rudder, Elevator, Throttle, optional Ailerons) |
| Finish | Natural wood – covering and finishing by builder |
| Kit Type | Short Kit – structural wood pack only |
Builder Reminder: Review the downloaded PT-22 plan carefully — verify printed scaling and dimensions before cutting sheeting or installing hardware. Plan may require additional wood stock, covering materials and power-system mounting gear.
