doxilia

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Chuck,

no not for sure but in all likelihood metric and ether 3.5 or 4mm. Could be 4 on mains and 3.5 on nose. That's what the Japanese mechanicals tend to use.

This make wheel choice a little more limiting if one wants to use non metric wheels.

David.

AndyKunz

Nothing a little tubing and a drill bit wouldn't solve.

Andy

Atlanta 60

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I was inquiring with the thought of getting some replacement titanium struts from Central Hobbies...Looking at the PDF instructions it appears the struts mount into an alumnium block so that's cool...I can drill to the largest strut available if necessary..

I fly off a grass runway which is sorta rough so I thought the tougher struts may be an advantage...

Plus..If it works out I hope to do a set of retract wings on a 2m Black Magic so the ti struts would be great for that too... [8D]

MetallicaJunkie

the P7 is coming out in July?

CGLourens

Hi all this is my first post here, 3rd in total I think.

This is great news that the Phoenix 7 is making an appearance again! I remember my father using a Phoenix 5 to win a regional pattern comp here in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.

On Sunday, I was lucky enough to take ownership of a MK Curare. This ship was built by my late father for a club mate about 22 years ago!! She has quite a lot of hangar rash, and the paint job needs some attention.

The owner gave her to me, with all 7 servos, MK retracts, two new battery pack he had made up for me (one for RX and one for retracts) and a OS .60 FSR with the 7-M carb (three needle). I'm absolutely ecstatic with this, I have always thought this was one of the most beautiful patternships out there.

What do you guys think the chances are of Mr Mconville and Hangar 9 producing a range of these classic planes, hopefully also a Curare?

BTW does any body know of a thread for Curares, I would like to get some info from fellow fliers?

gkaraolides

Hi CG,

Welcome, and congratulations on your Curare acquisition, especially since it was built by your father!

If you like, take some pics of your Curare and start a thread about it - many here (including me!) would like to see pictures of a vintage original MK Curare. If you have any questions about the Curare or anything else related to classic pattern, don't hesitate to post, I am sure many will come forward to help as best they can.

Also, if you search this forum a bit, you'll find several threads about Curares - some are ongoing build threads like [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_9287568/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm]this one.[/link]

Best regards,

George

CGLourens

Thanks, George

I be sure to put some pictures up of the Curare. I'm planning to see if I can start fiddling with it over the weekend.

Thanks for the welcome.

BERUSTY

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Hangar 9 Phoenix 7 ARF and E-Flite retracts...!

Update: The Fox Valley Aero Club (host club of the Chicago Classic Pattern Championships May 29, 2010) had John Redmond of the E-Flite development team speak at last weeks club meeting...here is a rough replay of the information:

Rusty: John, when do you expect the Phoenix 7 to hit the warehouse?

John: Smiling, I would have never expected you to ask that question (ha, ha, ha). The airplanes are on the way and may be here in the next 4 - 6 weeks.

Rusty: Has the pricing been finalized?

John: No, I expect a range of $300 - $350.

Rusty: When do you expect the E-Flite retracts to be available?

John: I assume with the release of the Phoenix 7.

Rusty: Can you talk about the Evolution .60/.61 short stroke engine?

John: It is an amazing motor with tons of horse power AND it is a great price! We have used the Mac's pipe and header set-up with great results.

Rusty: Will there be an example flying at the Chicago Classic Pattern Championships?

John: Yes!

Rusty Dose
Team Futaba
Yes, I have one ordered!

RonMcCormick

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Thanks for the update Rusty.

CGLourens

Does anybody know when the kits are coming to South Africa? I'm super keen to get my hands on one. Also when will the Hangar 9 site be updated with the details of the kits?

BERUSTY

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Win a Hangar 9 Phoenix 7 ARF!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Chicago Classic Pattern Championships, May 29th, hosted by the Fox Valley Aero Club will feature Mike McConnville flying the New Hangar 9 Phoenix 7 ARF.

Thanks to Mike McConnvile and the great folks at Horizon, all registered pilots, volunteer judges will have an entry for a chance to win the Hangar 9 Phoenix 7 ARF. Additional tickets may be purchased for $5, with the proceeds going to the Fox Valley Aero Club for next years Classic Pattern Championships!

The model will be officially released for pre-orders in conjuction with the Chicago Classic Pattern Championships...the Horizon website will have photos, kit information and in flight video posted in the next couple of days!!!

Rusty Dose
Team Futaba

Jonnyspeed

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Here she is:
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...#quickOverview



Phoenix 7 Pattern 60 ARF
Specs
Wingspan: 63.0 in (1600mm)
Overall Length: 56.0 in (1420mm)
Wing Area: 690 sq in (44.5 sq dm)
Flying Weight: 7.50-8.25 lb (3.40-3.80 kg)
Engine Size: .52-.61 2-stroke
Radio: 4-channel (or greater) with 5 servos
Servos: 5 servos, 6 servos when using retracts
Trim Scheme Colors: White (HANU870), True Red (HANU866), Deep Blue (HANU873)
Prop Size: 11x7 - 12x8
Spinner Size: 2 1/4"
Retracts: Optional Robart Pneumatic retracts (HAN500)

crankpin

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This is the perfect powerplant for the P-7.

Crank

Sport_Pilot

One of those heavy things? A Webra or HP would be better. Considering a Fox .74 with pipe or HP Gold head with pipe. I have the latter, thought the .74 might have more omph. It says pipe ready, but wasn't the P7 without pipe tunnel?

EscapeFlyer

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I have an HP 61 with Perry directional porting (PDP). Great engine, but you'd need a 20oz tank to last 8 minutes. It's a VERY thirsty engine.

Brian

dhal22

heavy things??? the SF is one of the most popular classic pattern engines. it is a powerful big torque engine. and i don't know that i've ever seen an HP mentioned here in the classic pattern forum. although i have one that runs very well. and couldn't a side exhaust, a long header and an underwing mounted pipe work?

crankpin

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Hey David - Glad you stepped up to the plate, to verify what I posted. Sought after by the best pilot's, and average flyer's like me.

Crank

TonyF

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SF is too modern for a P-7. Better yet, an O.S. .60 F-SR ABC with Perry pump and carb. Which I happen to have a NIB one sitting here waiting!

crankpin

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Tony - You mean this 60FSR? Tom Scott is flying his P-5 with an original OS 60 GoldHead. Mark Lanterman photo's.

Vince

hook57

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Now you're talking an O.S.! And a tunnel in P-7? I'm pretty sure no P-5, 6, or 7, ever had a tunnel. At least not a standard one. Still, I like those Rossis'!
hook

hook57

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Ah Vince, you can slay em! That's, an O.S.!
hQQk

BERUSTY

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Scoop...the Hangar 9 Phoenix 7 at the Chicago Classic Pattern Championships!

A few more photos...

Rusty Dose
Team Futaba

TonyF

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You're close Vince. But no Perry pump and carb. The bigger bore Perry carb let it make more power.

Sport_Pilot

That would be a HB, the HP was almost the same engine aa a Webra. Very similar design by the same designer.

Sure an under wing pipe works. But what do they mean by pipe ready? I have second thoughts about a Fox that is not under cowl.

Sport_Pilot

Yes heavy, about 24-25 Oz. with stock muffler. HP was about 20 with muffler. HP 17 without, OS SF 19 without.

However I was thinking it was even heavier. Perhaps because they weighed more than an FSR, but apparently not much more.