Super Sportster 60
06-12-2014, 07:47 PM
#82
On a different note I cannot belief how much of a difference there is between my old Sportster 90/120 and the 60 size. The larger one flys much more docile and is an easy happy laid back kind of sport plane. The 60 size one is a firecracker. It is extremely fast and does not like to slow down too much. I tried slowing it down at a safe height and it has a tendency to tip stall and drop a wing, not something you would want to get too slow and low on final. With that said it is still easy to land and one it is low in ground effect slows nicely before touchdown. I have been flying nothing but gas powered giant scale for the last four years so I am having fun with some old school glow planes right now. Most of my engines are over 100cc.
07-24-2014, 04:51 PM
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I would like to mod a Super Sportster 60 to a V-tail . Anyone do this ? How big should the Stabs/ruddervators be? I figure the top angle between stabs should be 115° .
07-25-2014, 12:50 AM
#84
On a different note I cannot belief how much of a difference there is between my old Sportster 90/120 and the 60 size. The larger one flys much more docile and is an easy happy laid back kind of sport plane. The 60 size one is a firecracker. It is extremely fast and does not like to slow down too much. I tried slowing it down at a safe height and it has a tendency to tip stall and drop a wing, not something you would want to get too slow and low on final. With that said it is still easy to land and one it is low in ground effect slows nicely before touchdown. I have been flying nothing but gas powered giant scale for the last four years so I am having fun with some old school glow planes right now. Most of my engines are over 100cc.
I dusted off my Sportster 60 and flew it for the first time in a few years.
I agree with your assessment, but I thoroughly enjoy the way she flies.
I may build another, from the plans, and put it on a diet. I'll then give it electric power and see if the flight characteristic change.
Last edited by TomCrump; 07-25-2014 at 07:45 AM.
07-26-2014, 11:57 AM
#86
The landing gear is from a Great Planes 40 Stik. Correct on the pants.
I just got my hands on an old Ultra Sport 1000 kit. The canopy has a small crack in it so I ordered a new one from Tower as they still stock them. Otherwise everything looks to be in the box and is in excellent condition. This will be my next build and I plan to use an OS 1.60FX in it.
If you want to copy my gear mount there are pictures in post 66. It is a piece of 1/4" aircraft plywood and has hardwood rails 3/8" by 1/2" down each side on the inside. It isn't coming out anytime soon.
I just got my hands on an old Ultra Sport 1000 kit. The canopy has a small crack in it so I ordered a new one from Tower as they still stock them. Otherwise everything looks to be in the box and is in excellent condition. This will be my next build and I plan to use an OS 1.60FX in it.
If you want to copy my gear mount there are pictures in post 66. It is a piece of 1/4" aircraft plywood and has hardwood rails 3/8" by 1/2" down each side on the inside. It isn't coming out anytime soon.
Last edited by Super08; 07-26-2014 at 12:04 PM.
07-26-2014, 03:15 PM
#88
Mine was really sensitive to lateral balance. Once I sorted that out it stalled straight down like you would expect, and did not drop a wing. Have you checked this on yours?
Just a thought. I like the way these fly, and will probably build another from my 40 size plans. I agree with the diet, keep it light.
Just a thought. I like the way these fly, and will probably build another from my 40 size plans. I agree with the diet, keep it light.
07-26-2014, 04:01 PM
#90
That Sportster was modified to look like a PT-19. It was also the only one that had wing mounted landing gear. After that, I knew better.
07-26-2014, 04:13 PM
#92
I never ripped mine out. I bent the hello out of them, though.
It seemed like I was constantly adjusting them, bending them back into position.
My next two Sportsters were converted to fuselage mounted landing gear.
This is the 60 size that I'm now flying. It has an extended nose for balance. Power is a .91 Surpass.
It seemed like I was constantly adjusting them, bending them back into position.
My next two Sportsters were converted to fuselage mounted landing gear.
This is the 60 size that I'm now flying. It has an extended nose for balance. Power is a .91 Surpass.
07-28-2014, 07:56 AM
#93
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Back when people still wanted to build I used the SS 60 as the kit to teach building with. It was usually a students second plane, second after the trainer so really the third. Most students did well with it but someone turned me onto the 4*60 and I started using that to teach building. Much easier plane to fly but boring after the SS. I had planed to go back to the SS a few years ago but haven't had one person ask to learn how to build sense. Glad to see people still enjoying this old plane.
10-23-2014, 03:33 PM
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