When we talk about female role models in the aviation scene or just the most beloved female pilot - who do you think of? For us, it has to be Susan Dacy. She is one of 300 female pilots from American Airlines, and one of only 30 female captains. Logging over 33,000 flying hours in over 60 different aircraft, she truly is an icon in the aviation scene.

Her love for flying began at a young age and at 16, she can already solo. Her family ran a small airport in Illinois and that is where she bought and retrofitted her very own Super Stearman - naming it "Big Red".

Originally Big Red was a WWII trainer for naval aviators and had a 220 h.p. engine. Today it boasts a 450 h. p. supercharged Pratt and Whitney engine, completely transforming the plane from a modest trainer into an aerobatic menace. The one-ton bi-plane can get up into the air at speeds allowing it to easily pull off barrel rolls, Cuban eights, hammerhead turns, and loops which are all-go to moves Susan performs at air shows throughout the country.

With over 20,000 hours in Big Red's cockpit and well over a million aerobatic maneuvers, Susan hopes to inspire the next generation of pilots to come. Show pilot by day, and a commercial pilot by night Susan is the true definition of an aviation advocate, enthusiast, and ambassador.

Pulling inspiration from Susan’s burning passion, we decided to produce a batch of high-quality limited edition RC Super Stearman Planes. The detailing includes a realistic dummy engine, raised panels, authentic instrument panel, scale cockpit with pilot, detailed rigging, and dummy oleo struts, all this adds a touch of ultimate realism.

The ARF (Almost Ready-to-Fly) RC model is constructed mainly of balsa and plywood which is then finished in a high-quality covering leaving only the decals to be applied. Scale details such as the turtle deck, raised paneling, cowl, wheel pants, etc are made from either fiberglass sheet or fiberglass moldings. If you want to get your very own semi-scale model of the "Big Red", then visit our shop here.

Remember being a Limited Edition there are only a certain number of kits available, so don't delay in acquiring one of the most beautiful scale biplanes RC models to add to your collection.

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