astropuppy

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Having use to race in the days of wood. I just couldn't pass up the deal I got on a (NIB) Hobbico Viper ARC. My plan is to put a K&B (4011) .40 on it and have fun. Is the Viper a decent flyer? In the old days my favorite was a Nelson equipped (conventional tail) Dodger. Tips on assembly would be greatly appreciated; Or, suggestions for improvements? Were can I get some fuselage mounted gear for it? i.e. Dodger style. This is purely a "have FUN" venture. Although I may put a .25 on it and race with some guys near me. Low key and cheap is my Motto.


Thanks for looking

PJ_TankPilot

I like the way the Viper flys. I’ve been through 3 of them, all conventional tail. I had one that had 3 little plane emblems on the side (survived 3 mid-airs).

astropuppy

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PJ_TankPilot ,

Did you use the supplied landing gear on your 3?

Thanks for responding.

chewy

astropuppy,
I'm on my second one. They fly great. Several guys in my club have them. We all agreed to build them the same(conventional tail) and all use the same engine(SuperTigre .40 w/econo muffler). Then we race. It puts the race in the pilots hands. Too bad their discontinued.

PJ_TankPilot

>>Did you use the supplied landing gear on your 3?

Yes. It is simple to build and takes a beating. I used Hayes poker chip wheels.

astropuppy

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Thank you very much for the feedback. I'm ready to go! Left.

pdxpaul

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Astro,

How far are you from Spokane? Because there is a pylon race at the Deer Park Airport this Saturday and Sunday, May 31 and June 1. They will be running APRA class. You should bolt a TT40 on that Viper and come out and race and have some fun.

Paul

PJ_TankPilot

If I had to pick the ideal setup for someone starting 424 class racing, it would be a Viper with a Super Tigre GS .40. You may not be the fastest plane in the race but speed is a small part or racing. You will have some advantages:

• Your aircraft will take off and land better than most.
• Your engine and muffler will not be coming apart.

The above two items will cause you to miss fewer heats because you are busy ‘Fixing’. More heats mean more practice and more confidence.

astropuppy

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Paul,

Thanks for the invite; But, a 12 hour drive is a little to much driving for me. Just got back from a 700 mile rt last weekend.