Hey Crew
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Hey Crew
First and foremost this is NOT about the upcoming May reedy race......I was just wondering if you guys might be interested in getting the same plane and equiping it the same way for a new race at the fall meet???.....what would we get?..should we use rules where the plane and engine have to be available now?..or what you have in your engine box?...ie. suppose we get a simple series Texan/Extra/Corsair... and put up to a Norvel .074??? or would we need to use the Thunder Tiger .07 to keep the playing field level?...same plane, same engine...pick your own Rx and servos and battery.....Maybe we take off from the ground for fun too.....just thought I'd ask you kids....am up for other suggestions...Rog
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RE: Hey Crew
Rog,
Keep it Simple and Cheap, say this yr a SureShark and surestart, next yr a DNU and SS , Skydrill + SS etc,etc etc. , if the kit is simple and cheap your more likely to get more joining in.
Stewart
Plus , those kits support guys here who have/do actively support 1/2a models.
Keep it Simple and Cheap, say this yr a SureShark and surestart, next yr a DNU and SS , Skydrill + SS etc,etc etc. , if the kit is simple and cheap your more likely to get more joining in.
Stewart
Plus , those kits support guys here who have/do actively support 1/2a models.
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RE: Hey Crew
ORIGINAL: SGC
Rog,
Keep it Simple and Cheap, say this yr a SureShark and surestart, next yr a DNU and SS , Skydrill + SS etc,etc etc. , if the kit is simple and cheap your more likely to get more joining in.
Stewart
Plus , those kits support guys here who have/do actively support 1/2a models.
Rog,
Keep it Simple and Cheap, say this yr a SureShark and surestart, next yr a DNU and SS , Skydrill + SS etc,etc etc. , if the kit is simple and cheap your more likely to get more joining in.
Stewart
Plus , those kits support guys here who have/do actively support 1/2a models.
PS the Sureshark guru is my flyin bud Dave...
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RE: Hey Crew
How about Herr Cloud Rangers with OS .10 LA's
Seriously I do like rainedave's idea of using OS .10's because they run reliably and are easy to get.
PS: This May I will be in GA. for 6 weeks for a frigg'n class[:@]
Seriously I do like rainedave's idea of using OS .10's because they run reliably and are easy to get.
PS: This May I will be in GA. for 6 weeks for a frigg'n class[:@]
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ORIGINAL: Mr67Stang
How about Herr Cloud Rangers with OS .10 LA's
Seriously I do like rainedave's idea of using OS .10's because they run reliably and are easy to get.
PS: This May I will be in GA. for 6 weeks for a frigg'n class[:@]
How about Herr Cloud Rangers with OS .10 LA's
Seriously I do like rainedave's idea of using OS .10's because they run reliably and are easy to get.
PS: This May I will be in GA. for 6 weeks for a frigg'n class[:@]
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RE: Hey Crew
I second either using a Sure Start with and .049 racer that everyone agrees with (Sure Shark, Simple Series, etc.) or the O.S. .10LA / FP for the reason they are easy to find, reasonable in price, and a great running engine. Given the experience and resources of the group (design skills and laser cutting accessibility) we should also keep the "kit" / plan prices very reasonable.
Looking forward to more racing and hangar talk...
Brian
Looking forward to more racing and hangar talk...
Brian
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RE: Hey Crew
PS: This May I will be in GA. for 6 weeks for a frigg'n class
I am with Brian. With a great laser kit like the SS we can all have the same bird. Then we all agree on an engine either the Sure Start or go buy a .10 I think I can tolerate that. I won't get one built by May tho. Maybe the fall outing.
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I would love to see a race like this, same plane/engine. then have everybody post their time racing a predetermined course.
Then the winner would be the guy closest to the AVERAGE time of all posts. Like the Perky event in c/l
It would be self monitored actually cause the fast guy wont win, neither will the slowest guy.
A race that all can participate in across the country. The times posted would not be online for all to view untill award day.
Then the winner would be the guy closest to the AVERAGE time of all posts. Like the Perky event in c/l
It would be self monitored actually cause the fast guy wont win, neither will the slowest guy.
A race that all can participate in across the country. The times posted would not be online for all to view untill award day.
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ORIGINAL: vicman
There are classes for that??![X(]
I am with Brian. With a great laser kit like the SS we can all have the same bird. Then we all agree on an engine either the Sure Start or go buy a .10 I think I can tolerate that. I won't get one built by May tho. Maybe the fall outing.
PS: This May I will be in GA. for 6 weeks for a frigg'n class
I am with Brian. With a great laser kit like the SS we can all have the same bird. Then we all agree on an engine either the Sure Start or go buy a .10 I think I can tolerate that. I won't get one built by May tho. Maybe the fall outing.
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RE: Hey Crew
Some additional thoughts...
The O.S. .10 LA/FP's are going to be easy to start / run. We will miss out on 2 guys trying to start an .049 reedie and getting at least one racer in the sky to race.
Maybe we could state in the rules you have to run around the table 2 times, jump 4 times, then go start your O.S. .10 so we don't miss out on some good entertainment?
Sure Shark for a .10/.15.... Cool.
Brian
The O.S. .10 LA/FP's are going to be easy to start / run. We will miss out on 2 guys trying to start an .049 reedie and getting at least one racer in the sky to race.
Maybe we could state in the rules you have to run around the table 2 times, jump 4 times, then go start your O.S. .10 so we don't miss out on some good entertainment?
Sure Shark for a .10/.15.... Cool.
Brian
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ORIGINAL: rainedave
I can enlarge the SS a little for the LA .15 and get a run of short kits ready. For this event I'll gladly sell them at cost.
David
I can enlarge the SS a little for the LA .15 and get a run of short kits ready. For this event I'll gladly sell them at cost.
David
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RE: Hey Crew
ORIGINAL: flyinrog
Or possibly for not much more $, the Herr Extra ARF and an OS .15LA would be a good setup for us lazier builders...Rog
Or possibly for not much more $, the Herr Extra ARF and an OS .15LA would be a good setup for us lazier builders...Rog
Can I use my OS .15 CV-A? Just kidding... I know the point is to keep costs low to encourage max participation
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RE: Hey Crew
ORIGINAL: Mr67Stang
when do they start shipping
ORIGINAL: rainedave
I can enlarge the SS a little for the LA .15 and get a run of short kits ready. For this event I'll gladly sell them at cost.
David
I can enlarge the SS a little for the LA .15 and get a run of short kits ready. For this event I'll gladly sell them at cost.
David
I'd like to get some feedback on what people think the optimal wing area might be. If I enlarge it to 38" span, that makes a 7" chord for 266 sq." of area. That sounds about right to me, but others might want it even smaller.
David
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RE: Hey Crew
I guess my only input would be for a bolt on wing this time. I found the first SS too small for me to adapt it easily for bolt on so I just set it up as intended for rubber bands... I hate rubber bands.
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ORIGINAL: av8rsodt
Some additional thoughts...
The O.S. .10 LA/FP's are going to be easy to start / run. We will miss out on 2 guys trying to start an .049 reedie and getting at least one racer in the sky to race.
Maybe we could state in the rules you have to run around the table 2 times, jump 4 times, then go start your O.S. .10 so we don't miss out on some good entertainment?
Sure Shark for a .10/.15.... Cool.
Brian
Some additional thoughts...
The O.S. .10 LA/FP's are going to be easy to start / run. We will miss out on 2 guys trying to start an .049 reedie and getting at least one racer in the sky to race.
Maybe we could state in the rules you have to run around the table 2 times, jump 4 times, then go start your O.S. .10 so we don't miss out on some good entertainment?
Sure Shark for a .10/.15.... Cool.
Brian
-Bill
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RE: Hey Crew
Way back around 1978 or so I had an idea to start a Formula-10 class for pylon racing but QM was still popular and not too many were interested. Radio weight is much less now so it could be a very interesting concept. .10 sized engines are easy to handle, start well and are not as high strung as many of the the hot half-A engines.
I wanted to use popular plain bearing .10 and .11 sized engines as most were around .109 ci.
Interesting to me was that in Australia they included the .10 in 1/2A Pylon Racing but it went into hot BB engines. The OS .11 was one of the hottest available then.
Today I would suggest more than one engine starting with the OS .10 FP and its' clones, the Magnum and Thundertiger. Throw in the Supertigre X-11 and it could be a lot of fun.
The ST .11 came in plain bearing and single BB versions.
I wanted to use popular plain bearing .10 and .11 sized engines as most were around .109 ci.
Interesting to me was that in Australia they included the .10 in 1/2A Pylon Racing but it went into hot BB engines. The OS .11 was one of the hottest available then.
Today I would suggest more than one engine starting with the OS .10 FP and its' clones, the Magnum and Thundertiger. Throw in the Supertigre X-11 and it could be a lot of fun.
The ST .11 came in plain bearing and single BB versions.
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Roger,
I think this is a great idea!!!!... Especially since I have a new OS .10 FSR sitting right here on the bench!! For my vote, I'd have to go with one of Dave's SureShark +10 designs.... and think it would be great to do. I've got the engine... Dave, when do you want the money for the kit???? As if I don't have enough to do with kits.....[8D]
Dan
Carolina Custom Aircraft
I think this is a great idea!!!!... Especially since I have a new OS .10 FSR sitting right here on the bench!! For my vote, I'd have to go with one of Dave's SureShark +10 designs.... and think it would be great to do. I've got the engine... Dave, when do you want the money for the kit???? As if I don't have enough to do with kits.....[8D]
Dan
Carolina Custom Aircraft
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ORIGINAL: Deadstik
Roger,
I think this is a great idea!!!!... Especially since I have a new OS .10 FSR sitting right here on the bench!! For my vote, I'd have to go with one of Dave's SureShark +10 designs.... and think it would be great to do. I've got the engine... Dave, when do you want the money for the kit???? As if I don't have enough to do with kits.....[8D]
Dan
Carolina Custom Aircraft
Roger,
I think this is a great idea!!!!... Especially since I have a new OS .10 FSR sitting right here on the bench!! For my vote, I'd have to go with one of Dave's SureShark +10 designs.... and think it would be great to do. I've got the engine... Dave, when do you want the money for the kit???? As if I don't have enough to do with kits.....[8D]
Dan
Carolina Custom Aircraft
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RE: Hey Crew
As soon as I get soon agreement on the size I'll draw up the cut file and send it to Alex. I suggested a 38" span with a chord of 7" for 266sq." of area. I'll draw the plans for a bolt-on wing, too.
DV, there are no doubt some very nice engines in the .09 to .12 range; I've been picking up a few myself. But, I really like the idea of everyone using the same engine. Although, I think both the FP's and LA's should be allowed (and the FSR).
David
DV, there are no doubt some very nice engines in the .09 to .12 range; I've been picking up a few myself. But, I really like the idea of everyone using the same engine. Although, I think both the FP's and LA's should be allowed (and the FSR).
David