VEO 78 Sailplane

New VEO 78 Balsa Sailplane Kit!

Coming Soon!

Span 80 inches (78.1 inches projected- 2 meters)

V-tail.
Wing area 591 square inches
Weight RTF w/motor and battery 22-24 ounces
Wing loading 5-6 oz/sq foot

Weight as a pure glider 17-19 ounces
Wing loading 4.1-4.6 oz/sq foot

All laser cut balsa and ply kit is designed for pure flight or electric power and 2-3 channels.

Designed by Joe Petro with indirect help from Mark Drela
(we used his formulas and some design ideas).

Designed as an easy to build sport ship, The VEO 78 will be your go-to glider when you want simple fun that won't cost a lot.

 

Select online manual or printed, bound manual

Select Pure set (balsa nose block and tow hook kit for unpowered flight)

Select optional spoiler kit 
 

Currently in flight testing. Soon to be a full kit.

 

 

  • Model: V78
  • Shipping Weight: 4 lbs
  • 0 Units in Stock
  • Manufactured by: Made in USA
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This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 07 January, 2026.