Need Recommendation for Small Bipe
03-24-2002, 04:08 PM
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I'm trying to find a small biplane to build and am looking for recommendations. Needs to be for a smaller engine; no bigger than a .40 and I would prefer something for a .20 to .40 size 4-stroke. I am looking for a mellow plane that flies like a Big John or a Lazy Ace. Does anyone know of a plane that might fit the bill. It does not have to be a kit. I usually build from plans.
Thanks,
Ken
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Ken
03-24-2002, 04:36 PM
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Ace use to make an airplane called a 4-40 Biplane. It was my first biplane and it's very easy to fly. I would highly recommend it but since Ace has been bought by someone, I'm not sure it's still available. Maybe someone has a kit or the plans.
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Hobby People has their Global D-VII on sale for $166. A frien has one and it is a sweet flyer that looks great, especially with the wire wheels. He flies it with a Magnum .52FS. I think they also have their Ultimate on sale. Their .30 sized Waco is also.
03-24-2002, 11:58 PM
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The ACE 4-40 Bipe is one I hadn't thought of. Actually, I didn't remember there being a 40 size bipe. I remember the 4-60 and the 4-120. Not very pretty planes, but they were very easy to bash and they flew great. Does anyone know the size of the plane (wingspan, length, wing area)? What type of airfoil did they have?
MrMulligan, thanks for the reply, but I don't do ARFs (at least I think those are ARFs, but I'm a bit out of touch with the current offerings).
MrMulligan, thanks for the reply, but I don't do ARFs (at least I think those are ARFs, but I'm a bit out of touch with the current offerings).
03-25-2002, 01:02 AM
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You're right. There were several sizes and they were very easy to bash without losing it's great flying characteristics. It was my first bipe and it holds a fond spot in my flight experience. I don't remember the stats on it.
Maybe if you post in the wanted section, you might find a kit or a set of plans.
Glad to be of help.
Keep 'em flyin'
cmitch232
Maybe if you post in the wanted section, you might find a kit or a set of plans.
Glad to be of help.
Keep 'em flyin'
cmitch232
03-25-2002, 10:52 PM
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I just finished a phaeton 2 it is suppose to fly however you want to gentle or wild I also have a 4-40 bipe and it is an easy flyer and the wing is semi symetrical on both I also have the 4-60 in the box yet maybe i'll build it later this year .The phaeton 2 is still avalible from balsa usa and it was very simple to put together and is very sturdy can't wait for some decent weather to try it out
