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| 801.1 | My 2c worth | CURIE::ANKER | Anker Berg-Sonne | Mon Dec 12 1988 10:35 | 55 |
| Re:< Note 801.0 by KYOA::GAROZZO >
> Great Planes Super Aeromaster
Lot's of discussion on the Aueromaster in this file. Do
a SEARCH AEROMASTER first and then SEARCH and you will get taken
through all notes that discuss it. I love mine (actually not a
SUPER Aeromaster, but the original) and recommend it to anyone
who can fly a low wing sports plane competently.
> " Bipe 40
It's strange, but I have only seen one of these. The
Super Sportsters are wonderful planes and I would expect the bipe
to be great too. Maybe the problem is one of size. A .40 sized
bipe is really very small. I would recommend something in the
.60 size and up.
> Balsa USA pheton 90
Not familiar with this. I have just built a Balsa USA
EAA bipe and found it easy to build, but with lower quality wood
than you would expect. As for flying it's on the bench getting
repaired after crashing in 20 to 30 knot winds on the maiden
flight +1.
> Topflight Hot Kanary
Zippo knowledge.
> Sig Skybolt
I started building one and hated it. The formers are
little sticks that you cut yourself and the fuselage sides have
to be cut out. It flies well and is the right size.
My recommendation is the Aeromaster modified and
strengthened as recommended elsewhere.
Mine is with an O.S. .91 FSR engine in it and flies like
a champ. I have never flown with constant throttle movement, but
this plane requires it. There's something to be said for a plane
that you can point skyward, give full throttle and just see it go
up, and up, and up, and up until you decide it better do
something different.
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| 801.2 | Aeromaster = 217.* & 374.* | K::FISHER | Kick the tires, light the fires, and GO! | Mon Dec 12 1988 11:54 | 14 |
| >> Great Planes Super Aeromaster
>
> Lot's of discussion on the Aeromaster in this file. Do
> a SEARCH AEROMASTER first and then SEARCH and you will get taken
> through all notes that discuss it. I love mine (actually not a
> SUPER Aeromaster, but the original) and recommend it to anyone
> who can fly a low wing sports plane competently.
The Aeromaster notes are 217.* and 374.* (found by DIR/Title=Aeromaster).
Bye --+--
Kay R. Fisher |
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| 801.3 | Phaeton 90 | SNOC01::BROWNTONY | Tony Brown Sydney, Australia | Mon Dec 12 1988 15:02 | 9 |
| Re: Phaeton 90
One of our club members has one of these with an OS FS120. It flies
very well and I love seeing a biplane of this size in the air.
More graceful and realistic. Highly recommended if you like that
style of flying. No idea of the kit quality.
Tony
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| 801.4 | HOT CANARY APTLY NAMED.....!! | PNO::CASEYA | THE DESERT RAT (I-RC-AV8) | Mon Dec 12 1988 17:42 | 13 |
| Somewhere within this file there's a short discussion on thte Hot
Canary...Use SEARCH to find it. In short, the ship is aptly named;
it's hot, ultra responsive and unforgiving. This ship would definitely
*NOT* be for the feint-hearted or inexperienced pilot as it will
eat yer' lunch at the first mistake or inadequacy.
I highly second Anker's recommendation of the Aeromaster.
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| | 00 Adios, Al
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| Z__(O_\_ (The Desert Rat)
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| 801.7 | Don't forget Ace!! | TOWNS::COX | So Speedy, how do we get zeez brains? | Wed Dec 14 1988 13:31 | 13 |
| If you're looking for a first Bipe, I'd recommend one of the ACE 4/XX
biplanes. I have a 4/40 with an O.S. fs-40 four stroker in it. It
handles great on the ground and flys even better!!
My only regret is that it is a small plane. If I had it to do over I
would have bought the 4/120 biplane. They are easy to build; there are
no interplane struts, most of the construction is lite ply and there is
plenty of room for equipment.
--|-- Happy (con)Trails!
(O)
________/ \_______ Scott Cox
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| 801.8 | I second Scott's recommendation | CURIE::ANKER | Anker Berg-Sonne | Wed Dec 14 1988 13:48 | 12 |
| Re:< Note 801.7 by TOWNS::COX "So Speedy, how do we get zeez brains?" >
I endorse Scott's recommendations. My first bipe was an
ACE 4/40 and it was just great. As a matter it was so good that
I thought I was real good and ready for something hot, which
eventually got me into trouble.
I also endorse Scott's second recommendation. The bigger
the better. Price doesn't go up as much as flying ability,
repairability and just pure enjoyment. Go BIG.
Anker
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| 801.9 | my first bipe | AKOV12::COLLINS | | Mon Apr 24 1989 15:11 | 15 |
| I decided that I won't try a bi-plane. ACE has come out with
a new size of thier bipe. the ACE 4-60/90. I ordered it last week
from OmniModels.
It has a 58" top wing and a 52" bottom wing
I haven't gotten the engine yet. I'm thinking of going with
the O.S. Surpass 91.(if the budget can stand it).
Does anyone know of a good, inexpancive 4-cycle? This is also
my first 4-cycle.
Norm
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| 801.11 | Give it Some Thought | LEDS::WATT | | Tue Apr 25 1989 08:56 | 10 |
| I'm happy with my OS91 Surpass. I would not recommend anything but an
OS or Enya 4-stroke. Both are very pricey compared to an equivalent
2-stroke. They are more complicated and require more fiddling to make
them run right also. If you like to tinker (I do) then go with a
4-stroke for the great sound and good pulling power but if you are not
into engines, I'd go with a 2-stroke. You can't beat the simplicity of
a 2-stroke.
Charlie
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| 801.12 | re:: engines | PAKORA::SFRANKLYN | | Sat Aug 08 1992 14:16 | 11 |
| HI.
Just spent some time down at a show in the uk called
WOODVALE. And checked out some very cheap 2 strokes
from A.S.P. I picked up a .91 for just under 55 pounds
The whole range was very well priced.
I also bought a WOTS WOT bipe and a few other bits and bobs
if any one has built the Wots wot i would be gratefull of
some tips,if any
cheers
steve
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