Conference vmszoo::rc

    I just received a EZ SPORTSMAN 25S, the shoulder wing version. I
    also ordered an OS .25 FP.
    
    I put in somewhere between 10-15 hours to get it in flying condition.
    The instructions where sketchy and in broken English. But I managed
    to complete it with no major problems. I have to cut the cowling
    to fit the motor, and replace the nose gear steeing control arm.
    I may also need to replace the 1" wheels to a larger size for grass
    runways. Also, when I completed it, I had to add some weight to
    the nose to get it to balance.
    
    I don't consider myself an airplane kit expert, but my overall
    impression was good. The finished product looks great. Now let's
    see how it flies and how crash survivable it is.
    
    The construction, from what I could tell is a plywood frame with cutouts
    to lighten the structure. Then covered with a sheet of foam, a sheet
    containing the paint scheme and a protective clear sheet.
    
    The kit really does come with everything, except motor, radio and
    propeller. I did need some fuel tubing and CA, and slightly more
    epoxy that what the kit comes with.
    
    I hope to fly it sometime this week, and let you know if it survives.

    	I would very much like to hear from you. I would like to get
    one but do not know anyone who has one. Did the pieces, lets say
    like the wing halves fit well together? Are there any documentation
    errors? Good luck on the first flight!!!
    
    Regards,
    Bob Garozzo
    

    RE: 2
    
    Yes, the wing halves went together very well, basically you add
    a plywood spacer to each wing. Here the instructions were not
    clear as to placement, because these pieces will fit into a slot
    on the fuse to hold the leading part of the wing. You then epoxy
    two dihedral braces together and before that dries you have to 
    epoxy the hell out of it and fit the wing together. The epoxy that
    came with the kit is 30 minute epoxy so there was ample time.
    The pieces fitted together very well and tight, no sanding or
    modifications there. The part of the spacer that fits into the fuse
    had to be sanded slightly to provide a good fit. 
    
    I don't recall any errors in to documentation. 
    

    	First flight was yesterday, I could not get off the ground cause
    the wheels were to small, but I hand launched. It literally took
    off right out of my hand at full throttle. Was very quick and
    responsive. Everything was trimmed neutral and had to make no changes.
    I will readjust the controls to provide less throw, until I can
    used to the increased speed over a PT-40.  It was darker than I
    anticipated (7pm) so after about 3-4 minutes I started practicing
    approaches, at the second approach I decided to land, but was off
    to one side of the runway, so the landing gear caught some tall
    grass and flipped the plane over on its back. Damage was a slightly
    wrinkled rudder, no big deal. 
    
    
    
                            
 

    Well, I got two more flights in on Saturday. It felt more docile
    due to the reduced throw on the controls and flew quite well
    in the strong breeze. My second flight ended when the fuel
    supply tube popped out of the carb, fortunately I was on
    the downwind leg of the pattern, and was able to land with no incident.
    So far I am  pleased with it's performance.
    

    
    
     Anyone have any comments on the NEW EZ F-16 pusher. This looks
    like fun.... Price is just about right. 200 plus some change.
     Never had any experience with pushers though. Seems to me to be
    easier to push than pull.
    
    
     comments, comments, comments!!!
    -Z-man

        Re:       <<< Note 682.5 by GRANPA::MZARUDZKI "Be cool, or be cast out.." >>>

        -Z-man!
        
                This pusher  will  have  the same "problem" as ducted fan
        models.  You need airspeed to make the control surfaces work.  On
        a conventional plane low  speed  control  is  greatly enhanced by
        propwash, especially when the engine  is "gunned".  On the pusher
        F16 you don't have this, so  you  will  have  to increase throws,
        especially on the elevator, beyond "normal".   This  is not a big
        deal, but something to be aware of.   I  agree it looks like fun,
        maybe not quite as much as a ducted fan F16, though :-)
        
        Anker

    
    Re: -.1
    
    Anker thanks!
    
     But the price and hassle are much less. Those duct fans are sweet
    but my wallet isn't big enough. Plus I can scarf a .25 easier.
     Gotta start somewhere.
    Z-Man

    Hopefully some of you have tried some more EZ kits since the last reply
    to this note!  Anybody tried the Chipmonk 30 size EZ???  Seen one
    fly???  Anybody tried or seen the EZ TUFLEX fuselage??  I'd sure
    appreciate your comments.
    
    Thanks,
    
    Will