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RE: Bendix Special by EcomRC - 4/26/2012 7:36 PM   
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Status: offline 		Starmer, thanks for taking the time to share all this...appreciated greatly. I'm still waiting on a muffler to finish my Bendix but hopefully maiden will happen soon.
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RE: Bendix Special by EcomRC - 4/27/2012 12:51 AM   
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Hope all goes well,

Kinverflyer, It's hot as hell here too. 40C  or 104F and 80% humidity.  Absolutely miserable.  I still tortured myself and took the plane out because I couldn't take it any more.


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RE: Bendix Special by EcomRC - 4/27/2012 4:24 PM   
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Status: offline 		IS this plane an actual plane that existed? or just a copy...

I am looking for a plane for OLD Rhinebeck this year... This would be cool. You have to fly pre-1939 there.

Anyone know?? 

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RE: Bendix Special by EcomRC - 4/27/2012 4:48 PM   
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RE: Bendix Special by EcomRC - 4/27/2012 5:24 PM   
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Status: offline 		OK Thanks... but just to be clear. When you say designed... do you mean designed for RC or did the full scale plane actually exist? I am searching for information about it that I have yet to find.

If it was a real plane... what era is it from?

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RE: Bendix Special by EcomRC - 4/27/2012 5:56 PM   
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RE: Bendix Special by EcomRC - 4/27/2012 6:25 PM   
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ORIGINAL: kinverflyer

It is a sport plane designed by YT International here in the UK.



It was COPIED by YT International and renamed to sound original. The original design/idea was a free flight called the Daddy-O. http://www.gryffinaero.com/models/ffpages/ffgallery/jm/jmddo.html

This was later designed as an R/C parkflier, with permission, in several sizes and kitted by Stevens Aeromodel.

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RE: Bendix Special by EcomRC - 4/29/2012 8:50 AM   
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RE: Bendix Special by EcomRC - 4/29/2012 10:53 PM   
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Status: offline 		Respectully, I must say that while there are some similarities, I don't think those planes look alike at all. Sorry, but the Bendix is much better aesthetically. Anyway, I got my muffler worked out! Hopefully maiden will happen next weekend. Pix to follow.
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RE: Bendix Special by EcomRC - 4/30/2012 2:56 AM   
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RE: Bendix Special by EcomRC - 4/30/2012 3:14 PM   
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Status: offline 		The RCGF 15cc gas engine fit pretty well. I had to go with a small box muffler from JTec. Ignition is inside the fuse.
I weighed in at just under 6lbs so I think I'm set. Needs a spinner and pilot.


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RE: Bendix Special by EcomRC - 5/1/2012 9:28 AM   
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Status: offline 		She has worked out quite well with a good weight, I am looking forward to the test flight report, good luck.

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RE: Bendix Special by EcomRC - 5/1/2012 9:32 AM   
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I noticed you have a ESM FW-190 from another thread.  How do you like it (as far as flying that is)?  I'm about to maiden mine but she's heavy.


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RE: Bendix Special by EcomRC - 5/1/2012 7:40 PM   
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What size pilot would fit this plane?
Would this one from HK work?
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__20012__Resin_Dick_Dastardly_Pilot_85mmx87mmx47mm.html

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RE: Bendix Special by EcomRC - 5/2/2012 1:12 AM   
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Rabdooley,
I think that pilot will be too big.  I used a Slimline Xtreme pilot that is 76mm or 3 1/4" wide and I had to cut a little bit out of the cockpit side to make him fit.  It's not really noticeable but he looks really cool.  Slimline makes a whole series of pilots that I use.

website: http://www.slimlineproducts.com/pk4/store.pl?view_product=1

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RE: Bendix Special by EcomRC - 5/2/2012 8:31 AM   
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RE: Bendix Special by EcomRC - 5/3/2012 1:12 AM   
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Status: offline 		I have a Bendix also. i will power it with a magnum .52 4 stroke. looks like a good fit. Breaking in engine. .

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RE: Bendix Special by EcomRC - 5/14/2012 4:08 AM   
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Status: offline 		I got to test fly the Bendix today with good success! The engine is still tight and needs more break-in but this seems to be a good combo power wise. I'm going to get a few more flights before I add graphics and a pilot. Pix to follow... Carl

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RE: Bendix Special by EcomRC - 5/14/2012 2:15 PM   
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Status: offline 		Congrats on the test flight looking forward to a more detailed flight report

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RE: Bendix Special by EcomRC - 5/20/2012 12:53 AM   
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RE: Bendix Special by EcomRC - 5/20/2012 4:42 PM   
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RE: Bendix Special by EcomRC - 6/20/2012 7:55 PM   
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Status: offline 		I finally got a chance to fly the Bendix last weekend after initial test flights. I'm happy to report that the RCGF 15cc gas engine powers the airframe nicely at just a shade under 6lbs. I've got it pretty much dialed in and it really doesn't have any bad habits. It seems to be a keeper.
Carl

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RE: Bendix Special by EcomRC - 8/11/2012 4:02 AM   
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Status: offline 		I have enjoyed the flight reports on this plane. I am looking for a plane that will handle high winds well. Any thoughts on this plane. At our flight field, some are using a Twist 40 or 60 on windy days. Windy to me is above 12mph. My test for wind is when i set a plane on the runway and it doesn't blow away, I fly.


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RE: Bendix Special by EcomRC - 8/11/2012 6:21 AM   
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I love this plane and I fly it all the time, but it has a low stall speed and is light.  I'm not sure I would recommend for a heavy wind.  One thing is for sure.  You could bring it in at a stand still with a good headwind, but if the wind is gusty or a cross wind it could be a real nightmare.  I'd go for a larger heavier plane if you want a wind penetrator IMHO.

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RE: Bendix Special by EcomRC - 11/17/2012 10:29 PM   
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I finally got a chance to fly the Bendix last weekend after initial test flights. I'm happy to report that the RCGF 15cc gas engine powers the airframe nicely at just a shade under 6lbs. I've got it pretty much dialed in and it really doesn't have any bad habits. It seems to be a keeper.
Carl

Hi there Carlos I also have a rcgf 15 but the beam mount version . Would you be able to measure the inside widgth of the firewall so I can see if this will fit . Also did you use the ca type hinges and how are they holding up . Thanks the pope

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