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Oh No! The company's gone!!!
I just baught a neat little plan called a 'Pivot'. Its a 60
inch foam wing glider/slope plane the neatest thing about it is
that the wings are tied to the rudder and when you turn the rudder
the wings 'pivot' like alirons. (wingarons???)
The plane was made by Dodgson Designs out of Camano Island
Washington but the phone number on the instructions book is no longer
in service, anybody know where I might get parts of 'support' on
this plane. Also any input as to performance, handling or past exposure
to this craft would be very welcome
Thanks Folks
Bob Page
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| 687.1 | Pivot Info. | USRCV1::BLUMJ | Tue Sep 06 1988 15:36 | 10 | |
A review of this Glider was done by Radio Control Soaring Digest.
I will see if I can find it and send you a photocopy. I find it
hard to believe Dodgson is out of business due to the immense popu-
larity of the Windsong. I can assure you this will be a fast ship
which probably responds very quickly to control inputs. It is
probably best suited for the experienced slope flyer.
Regards,
Jim
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| 687.2 | Dodgson on in Bothell, WA. | CSC32::M_ANTRY | Wed Sep 07 1988 14:25 | 12 | |
Jim, I gave Bob the up to date info on Dodgson out of July's MA
They are still in Business but have just moved from the info that
Bob had.
Hows about an update on the Algebra? Have you had the maidien voyage
yet?
You know there is something about madien voyages that make them
soo fun to watch.
Mark Antry
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| 687.3 | Dodgson Design Opinions | USRCV1::BLUMJ | Wed Sep 07 1988 16:08 | 16 | |
I have never seen a pivot fly, but I have seen many Windsongs and
a couple Pixies fly. The Windsong is one of the most popular contest
ships in Upstate N.Y. and appears to fly very well for the experienced
pilot. The Pixie(2-meter,straight wing with ailerons) on the other
hand has not impressed me when I have seen it fly at contests.
It appears fast and hard to handle. One of the fliers I am basing
this assessment on also flys a Windsong. He appears to have little
problems controlling the Windsong but the same cannot be said for
the Pixie. His contest showings as well as other Pixies I have
seen has not been good. The Pixie appears better suited to ridge
flying where its speed and quick movements are needed. It does
not seem like a great thermal ship to me.
Regads,
Jim
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