luckyb001

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Starting a build on the Airworld PBY, has anyone out there done one? any photos or advice would go a long way. The plane is very nice but has no hardware or wood or directions or photos ect, get the point. Sooooo any tips would be appreciated. Mike

uncljoe

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Mike
Like all Air World kits require a little site modifications ,but all in all a pretty good kit mfg. Looking forward to your build
Semper Fi .

greggK

Hi Mike, just saw this post during a search. I'm thinking of getting one, what have you found out you could pass on to me? Thanks,Gregg

pacoflyer

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Will follow your build with great interest as the PBY is one of my favorites.
Sounds like a typical Airworld kit.

Good flying,
paul

luckyb001

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I built most of the plane and it is nice. But the landing gear is junk and does not work. After a lot of reserch I decided that airworld never got the gear to work. I spoke to them and they could not tell me anything about the plane. I don't think they built it maybe they had someone build it for them I don't know I have not been able to find one person that actually flew one. I put the plane away for awile and may try again in the future but its discuraging that they sold the plane in this condition.

greggK

Thanks for the info, yea i have heard some "issues" with there kits. Did you look into the G and P (rcairplane.net)one? I know its not as big though...

luckyb001

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No havnt seen it

flyinwalenda

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Is this the $2500.00 fiberglass model or an older Airworld model PBY ?

irishlisle

Did this plane ever fly?

pacoflyer

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LB,
There's a guy in Iceland who has designed and built retractable gear for a PBY this size.
I can try and track him down if you like...

greggK

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pacoflyer

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Any more info or progress on this project?

roydefiant

I have never been able to find video of this kit actually flying