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Giant Fusion - 1/24/2007 11:52:10 PM   
dalita


 

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Status: offline 		So, how is the big Fusion doing? Are you about ready to put it on the market? Dale
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RE: Giant Fusion - 1/25/2007 12:46:51 PM   
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Status: offline 		I'm still shooting for a Toledo unveiling.

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RE: Giant Fusion - 1/26/2007 10:30:13 AM   
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RE: Giant Fusion - 2/14/2007 7:26:47 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hi Mike,
Can you give us a hint on what wingspan and engine required? Do you have a waiting list yet?
Dale

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RE: Giant Fusion - 2/16/2007 2:14:27 AM   
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Status: offline 		Wingspan is 80". Engine requirements are the same as my other giant profiles. OS 160, YS 1.40, Saito 180, 30-40 cc gas.

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RE: Giant Fusion - 2/17/2007 8:26:12 AM   
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Status: offline 		Thank you i just finished your 90 fusion flown it three times totally in love with it. Now yow i find out this great news. Mr salmon you better hope theres another cold front my way being in the funeral business times are slow right now. But I will own your giant fusion as soon as it comes out. Thank you again for designing my favorite airplane.

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RE: Giant Fusion - 2/20/2007 1:38:53 PM   
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Status: offline 		You are welcome Zac Daddy!

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RE: Giant Fusion - 9/29/2007 2:09:57 AM   
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Status: offline 		Any update on the Giant Fusion? I am on the market for a replacement for my 80in Yak profile.

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RE: Giant Fusion - 10/1/2007 1:17:29 PM   
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Status: offline 		Yes, we now have a brand new 80" Fusion Profile flying and the reports are fantastic. I'll get pictures posted soon. We flew the heck out of it at the NashBro meet and had a blast. The big Fusion flies as good or better than the 67" Fusion. Expect kit availability over the winter.

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RE: Giant Fusion - 10/2/2007 12:29:59 AM   
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Status: offline 		That's good news. I'll put my bid in for Santa, if you think it might be ready by then.

Will it have a foam core fuse of a built up balsa? I love the way the Yak 55 flies, but you sure have to be careful when you pick it up that you don't squish it. With the 90 Fusion, you don't have to worry.

Also, what type of engine mount? Will it be rails or a plate for mounting a gasser? I guess we can modify it no matter which.

PLEASE HURRY, HURRY, HURRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dale

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RE: Giant Fusion - 10/2/2007 12:32:45 AM   
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Status: offline 		What engine were ya'll running on that Fusion? It sounded pretty good, IMO.

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RE: Giant Fusion - 10/2/2007 1:58:17 PM   
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Status: offline 		The 65" yak we made very light and the performance shows. The fuse is very strong but yes the sheeted frame obviously has areas you should not squeeze. I see no disadvantage in this over an open frame like other models out there. On those you can't grab the covering to pick up either....right? The sheeting over the frame REALLY stiffens up the fuse and prevents torsional twisting and prevents tail flutter. When I did a poll about foam core verus wood buildup the results where 80% wood and no foam. Seems most folks hate working with foam. Anyway, I do like the foam core better myself but guess I can't satisfy averyone.

On the 80" Fusion Profile the fuse is built foam core just like the other 80" profiles I've done. I ran an OS 160 using the bud can pipe. Cool setup and plenty of power.

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RE: Giant Fusion - 10/2/2007 2:11:39 PM   
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Status: offline 		I've never heard another engine sound like that one....cool!

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RE: Giant Fusion - 10/2/2007 2:15:09 PM   
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Status: offline 		Well honestly I think that 160 has a bearing going bad! HA HA. Plus the beer can pipe has a unique sound as well.

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RE: Giant Fusion - 10/2/2007 6:50:45 PM   
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Status: offline 		When can we see some pictures?????????????? I would like to see that beer can pipe.

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RE: Giant Fusion - 10/2/2007 7:57:45 PM   
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Status: offline 		Gotta do some repairs from this past weekend events and plan to get it back flying maybe this Sat. Will take some pics at that time.

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RE: Giant Fusion - 10/2/2007 8:03:52 PM   
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Status: offline 		The sound of the engine is what caught my ear. Then I noticed...oh crap, that's the 80" Fusion. Had to stop and watch!

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