Culver Model V

Based on the pre-World War II Cadet and using the wartime experience with radio-controlled aircraft the company designed a two-seat cabin monoplane.

The Model V had a low-set cantilever wing with the outer panels having a pronounced dihedral.

It was unique in that it had a system called Simpli-Fly Control where the aircraft was automatically trimmed for takeoff, landing and cruise, by turning a small metal wheel between the two seats and lining up two arrows with the mode of flying the aircraft.

Interconnecting controls then adjusted the trim according to the arrow settings.

The main difference was the use of a 95 hp Continental engine which increased the cruise speed to 130 mph (209 km/h).