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    RE: GP Super Stearman - 5/20/2008 5:45:19 AM   
    Capt. Ron


     

    Posts: 44
    Joined: 1/17/2007
    From: Lawndale, CA, USA
    Status: offline     		I would like to ask a question. How long dose it take to get this plane ready to fly? Is it hard to install both wings and the wires? Would this plane be able to set side ways in the back of my truck? Would the wind from going down the freeway be a big problem? I have a F 350 crew cab dully with a 8ft bed. Any ideas on how to do this? I always put my planes on the inside. The back seat folds into a bed. Thanks for your help

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    RE: GP Super Stearman - 5/20/2008 6:07:51 AM   
    freeonthree



    Posts: 2562
    Joined: 8/1/2004
    From: Red Bluff, CA, USA
    Status: offline     		About 18 to 20 hours, no, yes, and put a strap over it for transport.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyvd2qmcobw

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    RE: GP Super Stearman - 5/21/2008 5:14:53 AM   
    Capt. Ron


     

    Posts: 44
    Joined: 1/17/2007
    From: Lawndale, CA, USA
    Status: offline     		When you get to the field, how long dose it take to install the wings and have it ready to fly? Do you know if Zenoah engines are any good or not? What would be a good engine choice? Thanks for your help.

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    RE: GP Super Stearman - 5/21/2008 6:13:51 AM   
    Shubova


     

    Posts: 236
    Joined: 8/21/2005
    From: Upland, CA, USA
    Status: offline     		Hi,
    I’m in the process of installing the rudder and tail wheel. Does anyone have any comments or suggestions concerning the tail wheel? Is anyone using a different setup?
    What do you think about that goofy setup with that little triangle piece at the bottom of the rudder? Seems like it could have been done more simply and stronger. How does it hold up?
    Thanks,

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    RE: GP Super Stearman - 5/21/2008 6:56:49 AM   
    freeonthree



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    From: Red Bluff, CA, USA
    Status: offline     		I don't have to do that, but my guess would be 15 to 20 minutes. Build or buy a small trailer for it or get a small pickup truck or van.

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    RE: GP Super Stearman - 5/21/2008 7:03:07 AM   
    freeonthree



    Posts: 2562
    Joined: 8/1/2004
    From: Red Bluff, CA, USA
    Status: offline     		Dont use the stock tailwheel, get a leafspring tailwheel for it. I got one for a 15 to 18 lb plane.
    Epoxy the triangle piece on, it won't come off. I cut a groove in that piece, and have the tailwheel spring holder bracket epoyied to it. It aint come off yet, and I doubt seriously that it even will. I'll post a pic in a minute, I need to take one for you.

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    RE: GP Super Stearman - 5/22/2008 12:41:51 AM   
    2robinhood


     

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    Joined: 8/27/2006
    From: Egg Harbor City, NJ, USA
    Status: offline     		Well, engine is mounted, getting closer.








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    RE: GP Super Stearman - 5/22/2008 1:24:38 AM   
    freeonthree



    Posts: 2562
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    From: Red Bluff, CA, USA
    Status: offline     		I think the 50 is way too much power and vibration for that airframe. My 26 fly's mine just fine. Maybe a 30 would be ok, but a 50... Yikes !

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    RE: GP Super Stearman - 5/22/2008 3:08:14 AM   
    R/C Foolish



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    Joined: 2/1/2003
    From: BILLERICA, MA, USA
    Status: offline     		First of all, it is not a DA 50. I think it is a DL 50 which is smaller and lighter but a 50 is still toooooo much power for this airframe. Good luck, I'll give you $300 for it right now.

    R/C Foolish

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    RE: GP Super Stearman - 5/22/2008 3:20:15 AM   
    freeonthree



    Posts: 2562
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    From: Red Bluff, CA, USA
    Status: offline     		I was using my friends Brison 50 as an example. Did I accidentally say DA 50 ? oops !
    Gregs Brison 50 would tear my Stearman apart. I wouldn't put more than a 30cc engine on it. I want my plane to last. Thats why I don't fly nitro anymore. OS=oil soaked.

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    RE: GP Super Stearman - 5/22/2008 3:33:12 AM   
    R/C Foolish



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    Status: offline     		A 30cc is more like it. Who makes that motor? Now I am serious, good luck. Looks like you modified the engine box?

    R/C Foolish

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    RE: GP Super Stearman - 5/22/2008 3:47:37 AM   
    freeonthree



    Posts: 2562
    Joined: 8/1/2004
    From: Red Bluff, CA, USA
    Status: offline     		Mine is an SV26, runs like a top, but I had set the timing at 30 degrees BTDC (was 10 deg off), had to add a choke (from weedeater), and when the ears broke, I ground them all off, and added an aluminum plate between the reeds and the case. As you can see by my video, the 26 flys it just fine. Maybe a 30 would be nice, but I don't need any more power. I like my planes to fly like the real one's. A 50 goes nice on a 1/3 scale Pitts though...
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rywOLmPgeIc

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    RE: GP Super Stearman - 5/22/2008 6:03:38 AM   
    2robinhood


     

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    ORIGINAL: R/C Foolish

    Who makes that motor? Now I am serious, good luck. Looks like you modified the engine box?

    R/C Foolish


    It is a CRRC Pro GF50I.
    Not sure yet what prop I gonna use ( 20" or 22" ).
    Epoxied the inside of the firewall.
    $300- and it's yours ( plane only ), I really need some funds for my other project ( 35% Yak 54 with a DL-100 ).
    BILLERICA, MA shouldn't be to far, I am in New Jersey.
    No way to ship it since wings are completed ( too large ).



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    RE: GP Super Stearman - 5/22/2008 6:24:34 AM   
    freeonthree



    Posts: 2562
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    From: Red Bluff, CA, USA
    Status: offline     		Dont sell the Stearman ! Just get a smaller engine for it. A 26 flys it slightly over scale, a 30 would be awsome for it, and a 40 would be a freaking rocket !

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    RE: GP Super Stearman - 5/22/2008 6:39:44 AM   
    freeonthree



    Posts: 2562
    Joined: 8/1/2004
    From: Red Bluff, CA, USA
    Status: offline     		I personally have never heard of a 50 on one of these. You could try it, but I think you would agree with me after one flight. I think it would be like having 90 on a 40 size plane. hahaha !

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