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RE: Postal Plane Project - 11/18/2006 6:20:22 AM

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Hi, I've been off 1/2A for a while, but just came across this post. It seems like a great idea and if the offer's still open, I'm game.

Would be happy to donate a servo or two to the plane to be held as spare in case the gears on the original ones strip out too.

I second the choice of the Wasp engine - for the price, I've had more than good service from mine.

New slogans: "AP Wasp! Feel the sting!!!"
"The old new Norvel."
"So what, it's cheaper."
"Ya know, it kinda sounds like a PO'ed bee."

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 11/20/2006 9:53:36 PM

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thats a great idea!

we could keep a bit of paper inside and everyone write down a note, a date and maybe a photo...

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 11/20/2006 10:11:37 PM

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youve put ideas into my head now...

i was thinking of starting one in the UK and writinga blog about it on the internet... then maybe i will auction it off and donate the money to charity... or fly it at charity events... something to give back to the country...

anyway, i would suggest a high wing simple thing such as a stick but a bit more..... complex, not so complex that a beginner could not rebuild it, but complex enough to be a graceful design with the stability and noob-friendlyness of a high wing

thats just my 2 pence...

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 11/20/2006 11:26:03 PM

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I don't know if this is considered a 1/2a plane, but I have a set of plans for a Mini Bell that I can donate. It is vary small and looks like a cool little plane.

Andrew

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 11/21/2006 1:55:43 PM

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So in a post a page or so back dF said he was cutting wood and wanted to test fly (crash??) on week-end. That week-end has come and gone. Has it been moved up to this week-end?? Or can we see some pics of the finished plane in the air?

Where can we see full size plans? Looks like a quick easy build and I want a winter flyer. The down curve in the fuse looks like it would land nicely in the snow!! ( or sand or ?? )

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 11/21/2006 4:31:15 PM

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Hey Small, the last couple days my wife conscripted me to do a large 'honeydew' project in prep for Thanksgiving. She just didnt see the priorities the same way I did. Oh well. However, after lunch today I have taken the day off to get the prototype finished and up in the air. From there I can put the finishing touches to the plan and the travel plane can be built.

It would be great if all those who have offered an engine or a servo etc could add their piece to the puzzle, and would really make it a community plane. Vicman even offered to cover it! So, I would be happy to build it (unless someone else wants to), I'll send it to Vic to be covered. Maybe the Carolina Crew guys can get it outfitted and flown to begin its trip? I also might need someone's help with getting a webpage suitable with a map and maybe a log book that the pilots can log on with a password and write, maybe post a photo. I have a website but I dont have the skills to design a page like that. If anyone could help, please PM me.

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 11/21/2006 10:14:15 PM

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DF,
I will be out of the country from Thanksgiving through Dec. 3rd on a medical mission trip, but will be happy to add my Norvel/ TD/Reedie ( your choice ) and props if you want to send it up to VA after the Carolina guys get done covering or adding their stuff. Let me know what you need.
Dale

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 11/22/2006 8:10:17 AM

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why not try a stick-bipe? suresly its a lot simpler and more portable?

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 11/22/2006 8:35:31 AM

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Whatever it is it will need foam wings to save it getting broken in transit. And yes some sort of stick for simplicity.

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 11/22/2006 2:13:03 PM

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I know of at least two guys that will be surprised. You guys oughta have seen dF suitcase racer. Imagine a 7.?oz .049 pod and boom racer with detachable v-tail and wings. All slid neatly into a fitted case that is about the right size to carry a transmitter. (did I mention that it hauled the mail better than anything else I saw that day with a SureStart on it?)

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 11/22/2006 2:54:28 PM

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I agree PT it was way cool how he had it packaged in there.
I was thinking about having a box filled with blo-foam (like great stuff from the can) that would hold the plane in a form fitted mold for shipping. I am still on pretty decent terms with the place I used to work at and would think they would let me make a box for the project.

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 11/22/2006 8:28:32 PM

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Lets make it a sticky so we can all keep a watch on it!

Sticky! Sticky! Sticky!

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 11/22/2006 8:44:26 PM

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The one i am going to start next year in england will be some sort of stick and all flyers will sign it after they have flown it. Maybe auction it for children in need next year. Still thinking of ideas though.
But you are right my english friend STICKY

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 11/26/2006 10:55:17 PM

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Where are we at with this? Lot's of opinions on what is best but should not the man who offered to lend the plane have the final say? - John.

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 11/27/2006 8:35:34 PM