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Vintage RC Helicopters - Kalt Baron
KALT Baron (1976)
Kalt introduce their version of the basic 'Pod and Boom' trainer in 1976 simply call Baron. At this time Kalt were still 'partnered' with Schlüter to an extent and as can be seen from the photos below, the model copied the Heli-Baby for its major controls and layout. It was also for the 40-45 size engines however, whilst the frames were close together and parallel for mounting the main mast and upper works this is where the design differed with the lower part of the frame tapered out in order to provide a wider mounting facility for the engine. This 'A' shaped frame approach was to be the standard for Japanese 'Pod & Boom' machines and would become predominant over parallel frames especially later on when frames of plastic became the norm. Fixed pitch rotor head with Hiller control and an usual feature in that the blades holder was a flexible plate which provided the 'flapping' movement; this was to be a common Kalt feature of their 'basic' rotor heads for the next decade or so.
The model flew well, as was to be expected given the fact it was based on a proven design and was quite sprightly when fitted with a performance 45 engine. Kalt Baron manual - Japanese version. KALT FP Baron / 40 Baron (198#)
Later version had uprated landing gear and was also known as the FP Baron or 40 baron.
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