weezle

yes it the 60 size with a jett 90L. The red was easier to put on straight

turnscrew

I,LL TAKE #123 THAT,S GOOD FOR ME! PICS ON THE WAY.TURNSCREW. [youtube]ultrasport 1000 2.6 gas

MinnFlyer

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You got it

1. Ken Isaac - RCKen
2. Mike Buzzeo - Minnflyer
3. Alex7403
4. Dash008
5. AH1G
6. tschuy
7. MILDBILL-RCU
8. Box car
9. Top Gunn
10. SeaJay
11. Crash Campbell
12. SKYHI1
13. ChuckW
14. RhyanO
15. landeck
16. Ilikebipes
17. airbusdrvr
18. Insanemoondoggie
19. daisy shoot
20. prgonzalez
21. BelAirBob
22. hrrcflyer
23. rastus1
24. tony0707
25. *JCB*
26. Redback
27. bigugly
28. MetallicaJunkie
29. Gordie M
30. Jim_Purcha
31. rcsws
32. jeffsend
33. fireman7875
34. 72
35. ser00
36. Oly
37. cpeisher
38. donzhere
39. SKYHI1
40. kbarko
41. pgilbert
42. rambler53
43. rcjets_63
44. dschroeder
45. Quikturn
46. blueapplepaste
47. green river rc
48. SushiSeeker
49. VCScott
50. FallDownGoBoom
51. ccp10
52. Deadeye
53. Eganwp
54. carlosponti
55. Navy18
56. MineBurg
57. Cdallas2
58. loopyrc
59. Sled
60. Bernard
61. jrbmoto
62. Bubba153
63. Alfredbmor
64. FentonFlyer
65. Sneakywrist
66. BLW
67. smkrcflyer
68. gabarber
69. Amishwarlord
70. JPMacG
71. kamakazie frank
72. RussianFlyer
73. RoyR
74. Red Jeepster
75. Fallingleaf
76. Yukonflier
77. rcjim000
78. goonybird1
79. rglgatortail
80. Latebreaker
81. Tango juliet
82. Saito18
83. hafidy
84. RR24
85. mechdrew
86. siko_flyer
87. Kit
88. n7188u
89. gerryndennis
90. JNorton
91. misterv
92. Mustangman40
93. OntAeronut
94. proptop
95. scottrc
96. scirocco14
97. pt19 flyer
98. Doug47
99. b.bixel
100! bikerbc
101. weezle
102. Mtthwacrss
103. matadco
104. rickbrad
105. GaryHarris
106. Roary m
107. P47Tbolt
108. jp boud
109. arrdee
110. KaP2011
111. HFrank
112. custombuiltrc
113. jquid
114. dasquirrelisme
115. KC10Chief
116. _Tommy D
117. Do328jet
118. sirzepp
119. mrshea
120. AJsToyz
121. svenska3
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123. turnscrew
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125. Super08

MinnFlyer

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Well, When I build my next one, I will shoot a video of the fuse covering. Only problem is, I still have to finish the Cub I'm working on before I start the US60, and even if I get to it this winter, I can't promise it will get finished before next winter.

I_Fly

Count me in the US Brotherhood (#126?).  I'm working to finish my 60 size kit purchased over 10 years ago.  This is a plane I have been looking forward to for quite a while. 

Super08

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122 and 124 are still open if you want them too.

KaP2011

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I know what ya mean, I've got so many irons in the fire, I bearly get to work on my own planes. Seems like I'm always working on someone else's plane.
Hey, thanks for the coveringwalkthru, pictures and measurments always make it easier to follow.

KaP2011
Ultra Sport Brotherhood #110

SteveW

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Will a kit in the pile qualify me for the next number in line?

ma_mulcahy

Minnflyer, would you kindly put me in for membership in the brotherhood? I have a US40 build underway that I hope to wrap up this winter and a US60 in box thanks to RCKen's efforts to get GP to make a few more kits.

Thanks!

Happy flying!

Mike

MinnFlyer

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Ok, I think everyone's up to date:

1. Ken Isaac - RCKen
2. Mike Buzzeo - Minnflyer
3. Alex7403
4. Dash008
5. AH1G
6. tschuy
7. MILDBILL-RCU
8. Box car
9. Top Gunn
10. SeaJay
11. Crash Campbell
12. SKYHI1
13. ChuckW
14. RhyanO
15. landeck
16. Ilikebipes
17. airbusdrvr
18. Insanemoondoggie
19. daisy shoot
20. prgonzalez
21. BelAirBob
22. hrrcflyer
23. rastus1
24. tony0707
25. *JCB*
26. Redback
27. bigugly
28. MetallicaJunkie
29. Gordie M
30. Jim_Purcha
31. rcsws
32. jeffsend
33. fireman7875
34. 72
35. ser00
36. Oly
37. cpeisher
38. donzhere
39. SKYHI1
40. kbarko
41. pgilbert
42. rambler53
43. rcjets_63
44. dschroeder
45. Quikturn
46. blueapplepaste
47. green river rc
48. SushiSeeker
49. VCScott
50. FallDownGoBoom
51. ccp10
52. Deadeye
53. Eganwp
54. carlosponti
55. Navy18
56. MineBurg
57. Cdallas2
58. loopyrc
59. Sled
60. Bernard
61. jrbmoto
62. Bubba153
63. Alfredbmor
64. FentonFlyer
65. Sneakywrist
66. BLW
67. smkrcflyer
68. gabarber
69. Amishwarlord
70. JPMacG
71. kamakazie frank
72. RussianFlyer
73. RoyR
74. Red Jeepster
75. Fallingleaf
76. Yukonflier
77. rcjim000
78. goonybird1
79. rglgatortail
80. Latebreaker
81. Tango juliet
82. Saito18
83. hafidy
84. RR24
85. mechdrew
86. siko_flyer
87. Kit
88. n7188u
89. gerryndennis
90. JNorton
91. misterv
92. Mustangman40
93. OntAeronut
94. proptop
95. scottrc
96. scirocco14
97. pt19 flyer
98. Doug47
99. b.bixel
100! bikerbc
101. weezle
102. Mtthwacrss
103. matadco
104. rickbrad
105. GaryHarris
106. Roary m
107. P47Tbolt
108. jp boud
109. arrdee
110. KaP2011
111. HFrank
112. custombuiltrc
113. jquid
114. dasquirrelisme
115. KC10Chief
116. _Tommy D
117. Do328jet
118. sirzepp
119. mrshea
120. AJsToyz
121. svenska3
122. I FLY
123. turnscrew
124. SteveW
125. Super08
126. ma_mulcahy

MinnFlyer

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LOL, How do you think *I* feel? I do so many product reviews that even if I do have some free time, that last thing I want to look at is another airplane!

Super08

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Wow what a growth spurt!

MinnFlyer

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Good thing you snagged #125 when you did!

Super08

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I have to get my butt in gear, I have 4 planes to get done this winter.

paladin

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mine was built in head 1988 powered by a super Tigre 61 round head and trike gear and green and yellow. Matt, mike and i flew them information for several years. then i switched it to a tail dragger, recovered to blue and yellow, this summer it switched to electric (turnagy sk3-5055-430, dlux 70, and 6s 5000 turning a 12x12).

if this is good enough for a number i'ld like 134

Joe

MinnFlyer

My Feedback: (4)

Ok, 134 is going a little too far ahead.

We're up to 127, you can have that, or wait a little while till we fill up a few more.

On another front, the work on my Cub is proceeding quite nicely. But right after Christmas I start directing a show at our local community theatre, so that will suck up most of my nights till mid-Feb.

But I'm thinking that I will be able to crack the box on the US 60 pretty soon.

smkrcflyer

I'm finely back on my US60 build.
How are you guys holding the fuel tank in? Are you just using foam or some find of hold down.

MinnFlyer

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I just use foam.

It's also a good idea to put a piece of Duct Tape on the bottom of the tank and fold it over itself for the last inch or so to give you a handle if you ever need to remove it.

rickbrad

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Mike, are you using Vizio for your illustrations? Very nice work.

smkrcflyer

Thanks Mike I will use that way.

MinnFlyer

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No, that was drawn in Sketchup (which is a free Google program) and I added the "Duct Tape strap" with Photoshop

digital_trucker

I built and flew a US40 in the mid-80's. Flying weight 6lbs even. First engine was an OS .40 plain bearing, it flew well although it needed a tad more oomph. Next engine was an OS .50 which really brought it to life and was a perfect match. Third engine was an HP.61 Gold Cup, more than a little overpowered but it handled it well.

Flash forward to the mid-90's. I picked up a US60 kit shortly before they went out of production. Built entirely using Ambroid cement just for the heckuvit. Had it 90% completed and had to quit flying for a while. 10 Years later I finished it and maidened it with the very same HP.61 Gold Cup. Just like it's smaller sister 20 years before, it flew beautifully right off the board. The .61 flew it well, but it wanted just a bit more juice so it got a shiny new OS .90 4-stroke. What a great combo! It's currently sitting on a shelf undressed waiting for me to recover it, and paint the nifty new fiberglass cowl. Sadly, I'm in a position again where i can't enjoy the hobby right now.

I've been fiddling around on CAD designing a 1/2A version of the US.

Some of my best modeling "war stories" are based that first US40 (which was also my first truly performance model). These are some mighty tough airframes. My US40 flew through a tree, dug a well in the ground, mowed down about 10 feet of alfalfa in a slightly-misaligned attempt at a warp-9 pass down the runway.....etc. etc. Worst damage that US40 ever suffered was a single cracked wing rib and about a bajillion dings in the leading edges. Did you know that if you fly into alfalfa at terminal velocity, coming to a stop within 10 feet, that the wings will flex violently enough to completely blow out the monokote in the open wing bays? Never found most of the tiny shreds either....THAT was the one that cracked the wing rib. Tough, light, and fly like they're on rails...love the Ultra Sport!

Count me in on the Brotherhood! Wish I had photos to share...none handy at the moment.

Super08

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I hope you can get back to it soon. I was away from the hobby for well over 10 years at one point. Never again, I miss the hobby and the people I meet too much. There is nothing else like it.

RR24

Cool Andy, that is the way I was thinking of doing mine, with Super Tigre 90 Gas

KaP2011

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I was thinking of doing that to my 60. The wing is mostly done but not so far I could not make some changes.
Has anyone tried the eflite electrics? I have a BH Models P40 that I had thought of useing them in until I rolled it over on takeoff and snapped a wing off. They have fair reviews but I'm a little doughtfull they would hold up. At $149 they may be worth a try. Beats the LADO's by $100, (can't find any LADO's anyway).
http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/60-120-85-degree-main-electric-retracts-EFLG410

KaP2011
Ultra Sport Brotherhood #110