smkrcflyer

I got the fixed gear on, ill see how it works Saturday.

KLXMASTER14

Howdy all,
I would like to join your Brotherhood. I have a Taipan (Ultrasport clone), but I have owned a real Ultrasport in the past.

PS If you assemble one of the Taipans, like Jim says put the dihedral back in the wing.

Thanks,
Robert

RCKen

My Feedback: (9)

I'm not sure that we are going to allow entry off of Tiapan ownership, but your past ownership of an Ultrasport is all you need to belong


Unless I have missed some someplace, your number should be
pdated Roster

1. Ken Isaac - RCKen
2. Mike Buzzeo - Minnflyer
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159. WontGrowUp
160. mpieklik
161. N410DC
162. KLXMASTER14

That number is yours remember to put it in your signature

Ken

RCKen

My Feedback: (9)

Ok, here's time for an update on the list. Here's the complete list that I have now of all the Ultra Sport Brothers out there!!

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
127. digital_trucker
128. ARTP47
129. us020140
130. Profiled
131. kgibson4
132. r/coldie
133. Tubthumper
134. JH313
135. TWIN FLYER
136. Fliegerboy
137. Doug Robinson
138. thom25
139. Yak13
140. richwill11
141. what tree
142. Ranc68
143. Jimm
144. Calvinman
145. GeeBeer
146. dwreel
147. camss69
148. mattnew
149. alfredntucker
150. sdcranford
151. rctmpilot
152. winybakken
153. jpmorgan
154. Scully7272
155. balsatermite
156. Falkwulf
159. WontGrowUp
160. mpieklik
161. N410DC
156. Falkwulf
157. Larry J.
158. ochsnm00
159. WontGrowUp
160. mpieklik
161. N410DC
162. KLXMASTER14

Let me know if I missed anybody or got anybody wrong.

Ken

jrf

My Feedback: (551)

Please allow me to state my opinion on the question of Taipan membership in the Ultra Sport Brotherhood.

The Taipan is an ARF, and most Ultra Sports are kit or scratch built, so I can see that the Taipan would represent an easier way into membership. But there used to be an ARF Ultra Sport, and I am pretty sure some of the members got in based on ownership of those.

We all love the way the Ultra Sport flies, and that is really what sets it apart from all the "pretenders". I have found that with the Ultra Sport dihedral added back in, the Taipan flys just like an Ultra Sport. The other changes I made are refinements, but the dihedral really makes a difference.

If the Taipan were allowed to qualify for membership, it would probably add some new blood to the Brotherhood and it might keep the Taipan, and even the Ultra Sport in production longer.

In my opinion, if the Taipan in question has been modified to Ultra Sport dihedral specs, it's owner should be qualified for membership in the Brotherhood because he is experiencing the same great flying experience as the true Ultra Sport owner.

Jim

KLXMASTER14

Done did. Thx Ken.

-Robert

RCKen

My Feedback: (9)

I do respect your reasoning here in this issue, but it's still not an Ultra Sport. While it's a copy of the Ultra Sport I'm incline to not use it as qualification for membership to the Brotherhood.

Ken

KLXMASTER14

I have. I did a detailed assembly thread in the classic pattern forum on the
"other" "group"
website.

-Robert

KaP2011

My Feedback: (17)

+1

KaP2011

My Feedback: (17)

Ultra Sport

paladin

My Feedback: (9)

well my Ultra sport 60 now has 1600 flights on it and has had a super tiger 60 round head, supertiger 60 modern (but still made in italy) and a 5065-320 on it for power. it was built from a kit in 1986 and was purposly built with the dihedral that the Tiapan comes with. we since picked up and gave away a US60 with the recomemded dihedral because when a buddy lost his in the floood of 2006 we liked the less dihedral better. that is kind of the point of a kit, i can make it anyway i want! so we bought a Tiapan and built it with the stock dihedral cause thats the way we like it. I also left off the under the wing blocks cause they were just to much dead WT, so on electric my 28 year old US60 weights 6.5#

i have been participating in this thread since 2011 and not ask for a number cause i don't need any more things to belong too. but now i have a reason, i like my Ultra Sport 60 with less dihedral, and all the mods i made to the kit as i built it, and request to be added to the US brotherhood with half the dihedral that is recommended in the plans. pictured of both my US60 are on this thread posts 578 and 583.

my son is now and owner of a Tiapan and is hot on my butt to recover it. after that is done how would you know it is not a US60?

Joe

Twin_Flyer

My Feedback: (4)

Robert,
Found your thread at that 'other' site. Loved it.

With what you did (stock build) and jrf's mods, I am looking forward to building mine now!

Thanks guys!!
Bill S.

smkrcflyer

Got 4 flights in on my US with the fixed gear last night and it worked great. The plane flew well and the wheels were there when I needed them. Had some problems with the trail wheel so I need to fix that before taking it out again.

KaP2011

My Feedback: (17)

My favorite tail wheel, never had a problem with the first one and can be retro-fitted.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXRWW8

smkrcflyer

KaP2011,
Thanks for the tail wheel suggestion. I will have to get one in my next order.

Calvinman

That is my favorite tailwheel also KaP2011

Calvi

Navy18

My Feedback: (4)

I had a few questions about the way the Ultrasport60 flies… I forwarded them to this forum for all their possible questions. Many have asked if this is a first low-wing model…. not perfect for that but if handled well with low control throws and not to much engine, it could be a great trainer. I have placed my US60 in the classifieds… if anyone needs a 75% completed new kit. Thanks.

Sessholvlaru

Does anyone have spare main gear wires for a US 40? Mine are ancient and have lost their rigidity.

AmishWarlord

My Feedback: (5)

You ever think of upgradeing the landing gear?

https://www.petenplanes.com.au/retra...0.html?ccUser=

Sessholvlaru

To struts? Nah, it'd be overkill.

jrf

My Feedback: (551)

I am very pleased with the results of my conversion of a Hobby People Taipan to a true clone of the Ultra Sport 60. (Starts at post #2339 on page 94 above.) It is a smooth and precise flyer. But I am on to the next project and I don't have the room to keep it. So it is available in the classifieds. Please take a look.

Jim

KaP2011

My Feedback: (17)

Now this just plain sucks! Discontinued! Well at least I have the plans and templates.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXJ583&P=7

Calvinman

Hi Sessholvlaru. I have an unused pair of mains, but it would probably cost more to ship to you than what you could buy them form great planes for.

Calvi

Navy18

My Feedback: (4)

I have an UltraSort60 that is resting in the corner with no possibility of "wind-under-her-wings" so I thought I would sell her. I have had plenty of interest but not "locally" so I have had to look at as much as $95 to ship due to the wing and fuse size…. is there any knowledge out there in the UPS/FEDEX/Other world that I can use to lower this cost? The weight is not the issue. It is the box dimensions. Thanks and keep those UltraSports flying.

Thanks for the confirmation Kap2011; the tail surfaces are not glued but your right, the length of the fuse dictates the box size. It will be a while before I can handle a fast plane again. I may just keep it local in regards to moving it on to a fast flyer. If nothing else, it does look good above the workbench. Gives tha room alittle style.

KaP2011

My Feedback: (17)

All of the carriers use the box size to set the fee. Not sure about grayhound though. Even if you could remove the tail feathers you would still have length. Shipping costs mean you will have to sell it very cheap, less than $100. Better to just finish and fly it.