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Bob Dively Pitts Project! - 12/2/2007 1:31:15 AM   
TCrafty



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Status: offline 		Iv'e got a chance to get a Bob Dively Pitts that is pretty much assembled as far as the airframe is concerned. The price is right and I'll have to get a cowling and stuff but, like I said, I think the price is right. I have a G62 engine that I could put in it but I was wondering what everyone else was using in this bird. I don't think that the plane would be overpowered but would it fly okay? I know that some put 80cc engines in this plane. I'll welcome any thoughts or input. Thanks in advance!

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RE: Bob Dively Pitts Project! - 12/2/2007 1:59:31 AM   
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Status: offline 		This one is on my got to do list and I think the G-62 would have it a little underpowered.I think the new DA 85 or the DA 100 would make it fly more true to scale with the kind of vertical it needs to fly like the real bird.Good luck and post some pics.

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RE: Bob Dively Pitts Project! - 12/2/2007 5:10:28 AM   
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Status: offline 		Don't count your chickens till they hatch. Shelby didn't call me back with the man's number that has the plane.

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RE: Bob Dively Pitts Project! - 12/2/2007 1:13:23 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hey, Catfish!
Nah, not doin that. If it happens, great. Just trying to be sure that it's the right thing to do if it does come around.

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RE: Bob Dively Pitts Project! - 1/7/2008 6:33:19 PM   
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Status: offline 		Well, it happened and now I've got an aging Bob Dively Pitts airframe. I'm going to contact Bob Dively Models to get the plans. My dad is already building me a 60-inch wingspan Pitts and there is a lot that is similar to this one. I'll probably monocote it instead of the aluminum sheeting that BDM uses. HOpefully, we can make it a little lighter. Just wanted to update everyone as to where the project is currently. I know that this is an S2 but I was thinking of doing this plane more like the old Number One Pitts. Something a little different. Here's a few pics.

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RE: Bob Dively Pitts Project! - 1/8/2008 3:59:58 AM   
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Status: offline 		Keep us posted with pics,looks like a lot of the work is done.Bill at Dively can give you a lot of input on how they fly and engine choices.I still think an 80-100cc is what you'll need to power it properly.Good luck and look forward to seeing the finished plane!

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RE: Bob Dively Pitts Project! - 1/9/2008 2:13:56 AM   
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Status: offline 		I spoke to bill today and he suggested an 80cc or larger. I'll have to fess up to getting one sometime down the road. There's no sense in cutting corners on something like this.

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