BankYank

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Can anyone recommend a good flying biplane plan. Looking for something around 60ish inch WS and around 12/14 lbs. Does not have to be a 3D plane as i'm mostly a sport flier.
Thanks
Pat

Bruno Stachel

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BankYank,

I have three RCM plans I'm not going to use:

1) 76" Lazy Ace, Chuck Cunnigham

2) 52" Wayfarer, Don Dewey

3) 58" Tiger Moth, Don Prentice

PM me if you're interested in any.

BankYank

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Thanks for the offer. I have checked them out and there not quit what im looking for,,,But THANKS!!


Also the plans do not have to be from RCM. They can be from anyone.
Pat

WILDCRASHWILLY

How about the HOTS Bipe. I can't remember if the plans are in RCM or Model Airplane news plans service. You'll have to check their web site.

Or perhaps a Pheaton 90 from Balsa USA. I think you can get the plans or a kit from them.

Charlie P.

I'll second the BUSA Phaeton 90. 70" span & 12 lbs, but it's a good kit (and plans alone are $17).

Bobhend

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I just ordered a Phaeton 90 Kit from GravesRC. I am on the fence as to putting a 4 stroke 90 or a 120 on it. Can someone recommend an engine ? I am considering the Saito, Magnum and OS Surpass. Cost is not a big factor. Would there be any down-side to the 120 ? The smallest gasoline engines are in the same price range but weigh 1 1/2 pounds more and I am guessing would be too much stress for this plane. This plane is 70" x 1576 sq in x 11-12 pounds.

What would be the major difference between a 4 stroke and a Super Tiger G90 2 stroke ? I don't own any 4 strokes at present.

This kit has to be one of the best deals out there.

BH

TCrafty

BankYank,

My dad is currently finishing a Pitts Biplane from McFarland plans. 60 inch wing (upper) all scratch built. Will probably weight around 10lbs with the SuperTigre 2300 in it and the cowl from Cermark's Pitts fits it pretty well. Haven't flown it yet but I have some pictures of it in the bones if you're interested.

Skinny Bob

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WACO, WACO, WACO WACO, YMF OR UBF. The only way to go is a Waco!!!!.

Stickbuilder

Ahem,

Bob,
Please practice a little self control.

The AMA has the original WACO YMF/UMF plans and parts templates available for the 1/5th scale model. This one is a 72" wingspan version. It really builds nicely, and you can use a variety of engines on it.

Bill, AMA 4720
WACO Brotherhood #1
N.W.C. #109

Skinny Bob

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BANKYANK, take a look at the Waco YMF thread, Vintage & Antique RC here. You will find the biplane you are looking for. Once you start reading the posts of the great bunch of guy's in the Waco Brotherhood it will be a long time before you think about any other plane.

Skinny Bob

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Bill, I can't help it.

Gary L.

What are you trying to say there Bob ???

Skinny Bob

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Gilligan knows!.

BankYank

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Thanks i'll give the WACO a look.
Pat