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RE: 1/2A trainer anyone? - 10/22/2006 11:47:48 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hi Jerusha, On my LST, I've had 4 different engines - an AP Wasp, a Thunder Tiger 0.07, A Norvel Big Mig .061 and an Enya 0.09 - IVBB.

I've found that the AP Wasp was probably the best match for the plane. The Enya really overpowered the plane and the extra weight really detracted from its the best attributes - slow easy handling. With an 8 x 3 prop it did give the plane a really wicked vertical climb out!

Best engine was the big mig, but the extra power was unecessary and I felt that such a nice engine really deserved a different plane (its now on an enlarged Blink).

The TT was just disappointing. All engines except the Enya were run on 15%. The Enya was run on 5%. So, if you're planniong to use a little more nitro, then you'd probably be getting a little more power. Also, I'm told that the humidity here means that engines typically produce about 5% less power than in more temperate climes, so, I'm guessing you'll find the Wasp more than adequate.

Typically, my LST flies great at around 1/3 throttle or less!

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RE: 1/2A trainer anyone? - 11/17/2006 10:58:15 PM   
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RE: 1/2A trainer anyone? - 11/18/2006 11:53:54 PM   
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Status: offline 		no, i still need to finish the landing gear and buy and put the wasp on. does anyone have a picture of the landing gear, that would make it a lot easier.


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RE: 1/2A trainer anyone? - 11/19/2006 12:36:18 AM   
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RE: 1/2A trainer anyone? - 12/20/2006 12:54:23 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hello all,
Great thread. I think I have read most of it all but I hope I didn't miss anything such as the answer to my question.

Bipe, Anyone.....

How much would one scale the plane up for it to be a perfect match for a Norvel .074 through the full throttle range? I know it is sized to fit a range of engines but I want to make it a little bigger just don't know how much. Just give me an idea on the final wingspan or fuselage length or even a % and I can use ACAD to resize the .dxf file.

Also, was there ever a final put-together of all the materials, dwgs, directions etc? other than the various posts, .gif and .zip on the MSN 1/2a site?

Thanks for the plans Bipe! Sure is a neat plane.
Greg

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RE: 1/2A trainer anyone? - 12/20/2006 1:12:54 AM   
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Status: offline 		I think that somewhere around a 46" to 48" span would be pretty good.

Nothing has been put together in a single download yet. It would be a good thing to do though.

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RE: 1/2A trainer anyone? - 12/20/2006 1:35:26 AM   
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I have all the info that I need now. On to building.

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RE: 1/2A trainer anyone? - 12/26/2006 5:48:40 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hello everyone I am very new to the whole rc world, as a matter of fact i havent even built, begun to build or owned an rc anything. I am very interested and would love to begin building, i want to get into airplanes im facinated with them, I am also good with fiberglass construction, and wood. As a matter of fact that is my occupation i rebuild wrecked boats. I was also in the airforce so I do have a good idea how aeronautics and such work. Since I am a beginner in every since of the word what would be a good place for me to start? Any information would be helpful at this point.

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RE: 1/2A trainer anyone? - 12/26/2006 6:25:10 AM   
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Status: offline 		TC I would suggest that you find a local RC club and visit
on any Sunday with decent weather. You should introduce
yourself and you'll likely find more help and advice than
you thought possible.First you will be advised to join AMA.
At least one of the geezers will give pointers on what you
will need to get started in one of the most rewarding hobbies
imaginable. Your skills will all be put to use and you will
develop new ones. I'm one of those geezers and always
enjoy helping when I can.
Ralph

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RE: 1/2A trainer anyone? - 12/31/2006 1:42:06 AM   
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I'm going to build this plane of yours. I have a brushless 480 and 3 cell lipo. Will it be ok for this plane? To much or to little??

Thanks, Andrew

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RE: 1/2A trainer anyone? - 12/31/2006 3:14:03 PM   
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Bipe Flyer,

I'm going to build this plane of yours. I have a brushless 480 and 3 cell lipo. Will it be ok for this plane? To much or to little??

Thanks, Andrew



It's probably more power than you need, but you can always throttle back or use a smaller prop.

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RE: 1/2A trainer anyone? - 12/31/2006 3:26:53 PM   
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I will post some pics when I start the build.

Andrew

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RE: 1/2A trainer anyone? - 1/7/2007 8:36:48 PM   
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Status: offline 		How many of these have been built? It is a fun plane to fly with the norvel 049. I have built two and the second became too heavy once we put several layers of paint on sig Koverall.

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RE: 1/2A trainer anyone? - 3/17/2007 11:32:05 AM   
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Status: offline 		Jerusha, DBronk, Weathervane - any updates on your builds?

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