Anyone know what this airplane is????
01-21-2008, 12:12 PM
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Anyone know what this airplane is????
Hey all...I posted this over in the "Sport Plane" section also, just thought I may get a few more looksies in here also....
Hey all. Picked this plane up yesterday at a swap meet for $10. Great shape, covering needs a little tightening. I'd really like to know what model it is. Guy said it was referred to as an "Upside down" plane, as the aileron servos and linkage are on the topside of the wing, as opposed to normally being on the underside. It is a shoulder mounted wing, fully symmetrical, no dihedral, 59" span, 41 1/2 " long, and appears to be a .40 size. I searched thru all the RCM plans on their website, and did various searches, but to no avail. Some of the older Phil Kraft models looked 'similar', but no match. I'd guess it to be an older Pattern plane or maybe a Racer as the fuse is very streamlined and rounded. Looks like it will be a fun, fast plane to fly. I'd like to know what it is to find out specific CG point, and to just know! I like knowing what I got! As always, I thank all for their quick responses beforehand. Thanks, Tom.
Hey all. Picked this plane up yesterday at a swap meet for $10. Great shape, covering needs a little tightening. I'd really like to know what model it is. Guy said it was referred to as an "Upside down" plane, as the aileron servos and linkage are on the topside of the wing, as opposed to normally being on the underside. It is a shoulder mounted wing, fully symmetrical, no dihedral, 59" span, 41 1/2 " long, and appears to be a .40 size. I searched thru all the RCM plans on their website, and did various searches, but to no avail. Some of the older Phil Kraft models looked 'similar', but no match. I'd guess it to be an older Pattern plane or maybe a Racer as the fuse is very streamlined and rounded. Looks like it will be a fun, fast plane to fly. I'd like to know what it is to find out specific CG point, and to just know! I like knowing what I got! As always, I thank all for their quick responses beforehand. Thanks, Tom.
01-21-2008, 02:07 PM
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RE: Anyone know what this airplane is????
Campy... Thanks for the response. That was our plan if I don't find any specific info. Balance it at the main spar and if anything a little nose heavy. Like you say...go from there! I also picked up an OS Max SF .46 at the meet, and just setting the engine on the mount, and doing a fingertip balance, is was real close. No radio mounted yet, but it appears to be right near the balance point also. Thanks, Tom.
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RE: Anyone know what this airplane is????
That looks a lot like a Wolff-Pak Shrike. I had one back in the 80's. It looks similar, but there are a few differences. That's the only pic I got of it.
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01-21-2008, 05:21 PM
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is that a world engines expert 7 ch fm tx on the photo?I used to use them along with futaba and kraft.never had a problem with them and if I remember correctly they were 1991 compliant.
01-21-2008, 05:34 PM
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RE: Anyone know what this airplane is????
It sure is, aerowoof! I flew it for several years with no problems. It was a great radio. You're right, it was type 1991 compliant. Had several nice mixing features. The only two complaints I had with it was the LARGE TX case and the odd TX battery voltage. It ran 9 1.2 volt cells instead of 8 like today's radios.
That's a Webra Speed .40 with a MACS Flow-Thru muffler mounted on the plane. Talk about LOUD!!!
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That's a Webra Speed .40 with a MACS Flow-Thru muffler mounted on the plane. Talk about LOUD!!!
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