inches, so wing loading is 17.4 oz/sq ft.
I built this model from Nick Ziroli plans and an accompanying construction article in the May 1996 isue of Model Airplane News.  Abandoning the scale colors and German WWII markings, I chose frieldlier colors of yellow wing and tail feathers, and USAF aluminum for the body and fins.  The covering material is SuperKote from England via Hobby Lobby.  This stuff shrinks more that MonoKote.   I also added trycicle landing gear.  A plane should have a landing gear!
First flight is coming up shortly when the Muroc flying site (Edwards AFB) is dry once again.

Attached is a picture (JPG) of the Heinkel 162 Salamander that I built form Nick Ziroli plans.  I rate it a solid * * * * (4 stars).  The model uses a WeMoTec 480 fan with Graupner 480 BB Race motor, 8x700 mAh cells, JR radio, ailerons and elevator using Dymond microservos, Astro Flight #217D ESC, and Sermos connectors throughout.  All-up weight is 42 oz including the tricycle gear I added (an airplane should have a landing gear!).  Thrust is 14 oz, putting the plane just on the 3:1 flyability ratio.  Steering is my own design: ailerons move the nose wheel via 12 lb. fishing lines connecting the two - invisible, no drag, and saves one servo.  Works great.  Plans and construction article were in May 1996 Model Airplane News.
I chose yellow and aluminum as colors, friendlier than the scale colors and markings.  Covering is SuperKote from the UK (this stuff shrinks better than MonoKote).
Flies VERY well.  ROG in about 120', climes slowly, banks nicely with good stability.  The jet sound is great.

All things considered, the May meeting was well attended at the Rushton Rd. flying field.  The threat of rain was in the air, and the wind was blowing 15 mph plus!  Still, 6 of the nine folks attending the meeting chose to fly, and all

left with whole planes.  Nice job gentlemen.  We'd like to welcome new member, Terry Povlich, on the far left in the top photo to the EFO.   Remember that if we are rained or winded out, we will be going into the Big Boy at the corner of 9 Mile Rd. and Pontiac Tr. for  refreshments and an informal meeting.  Upper left is a picture of Richard Utkan with his Dymond Models Cub.  Look for an upcoming report.