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Old 06-09-2003, 04:31 AM
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Does anyone know of a good hand launched 1/2A airplane, and where to find them? Something a little speedy.
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ace simple series 400?......Rog
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the best are the HORNET, build it from rcm plans and the FERROPLANE, a.r.c., availiable from me p.m. me for info. nothing else flies as good, ask someone who owns either!
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Default Hand Launched 1/2A???

The Baby Birdie, I think. Looks sort of like a pattern plane with ailerons/elevator. I flew mine with a TD .051. And Hobby People used to sell a cabin high-wing thing - ah! the 1/2A SST! Quick enough for fun and an easy build.....
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Default Re: Hand Launched 1/2A???

Originally posted by dspadler
Does anyone know of a good hand launched 1/2A airplane, and where to find them? Something a little speedy.

talk to bipe flyer.he has a 1/2A stik.(if u like stiks)it has a 32.5 in. wing span.i'm sure it can be real easy to hand launch.i'm working on one now.i'll try to post the pics some time soon. if i every learn how.

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Not much on kit building. Is there an ARF available like Im looking. I just dont have patience or time for kits. What kind and who would have it? Thanks
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not much in the way of 1/2a arfs except scooter or converting speed400 stuff. not enough demand, I guess. even my planes are only a.r.c., as I can build them faster than I can cover them, so I don't offer them a.r.f. how about a nice tower kaos?
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I just received some laser cutting today and it looks great. I was
thinking of getting about a dozen Stiks cut.

For ½A ARFs there's the Neofun trainer and the Global Shcoolboy.
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yeah, i had forgotten about the neofun! have flown them, they are well built and surprisingly fast! schoolboy is 09-15 size, but a good flier also. both 3 channel.
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Default Hand Launched 1/2A???

Originally posted by Bipe Flyer
I just received some laser cutting today and it looks great. I was
thinking of getting about a dozen Stiks cut.

For ½A ARFs there's the Neofun trainer and the Global Shcoolboy.

great cause i'm wasting balsa trying to get it cut out.what will the kits be selling for???.covered the floats,and they look very nice.
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I'll have to find out how much it'll cost me before I can give you a price.

I'd love to see a picture of the floats.

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bipe flyer,
i still have not develope the film yet.i'm still takeing pics of the construction process.i have to scan them and then post them on the form.i'll get it done some time soon.

wile i got u here, do you have a cutting program for a clarks y airfoil? if so i need u to cut me one if u can.i'll e-mail you the details.

thanks john
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Ok, I'm looking forward to the pics.

Yes, I have Clark Y on file. Just send me the details.
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Default Hand Launched 1/2A???

Originally posted by Bipe Flyer
Ok, I'm looking forward to the pics.

Yes, I have Clark Y on file. Just send me the details.

great , read my new thread and u'll see what it's for.i'll be e-mail you in a few days.probley after fathers day.
thanks john
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Default Hand Launched 1/2A???

sorry, what are you putting floats on?
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Default Hand Launched 1/2A???

Originally posted by ryanrink
sorry, what are you putting floats on?
it's going on a 1/2A stik.my hero bipe flyer designed it and i'm building one.he sold me a set of plans.( that are superb)if you like stiks,you have to have one.i have plans for a .061,.25,.40,.60,have a cardboard stik too.

thanks john

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