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Here is my latest Byron Corsair that I just finished upgrading. I did not build this, a gentleman in NE. Craig Sparks, did. This was last flown around 9 years ago and has all new airlines , valve and tank, retracts have been overhauled, wheel hubs reinforced and painted. Aluminum tubing spar installed in the stab, new gas tank, fuel lines and brand new Brisson 4.2 with purpower mount and 3 blade prop. The plane weighs 29 lbs. I know the 3 blade doesn't perform like the 2 blade but I can't resist trying it. Plane is balanced , engine has been test run and set, plane has been range tested. All new batteries Should be airborne shortly.
Thanks,
Fred Menna Check6

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ccostant

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Hi Fred,

So when and where will the maiden flight be? At Woodstock?

- Carl

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Hey Carl,
It will be at Woodstock, I'll shoot you an email, it would be nice to have you there.
Thanks,
Fred

Tony Gag Jr.

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Fred,
Good luck with the maiden! Let us know how it goes. If you remember, shoot me an email when you go. Now get to work on my Corsair!!lol.

Later,
Tony Jr.

NCIS

Where do you come up with all these Byron Corsairs that you repair and bring back to life?

Barry

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Tony, I'll give you a heads up.

Barry, this is the 6th or 7 th. Byron Corsair I have owned. I fly them and then sell them and then kick myself for selling it. I ask around and usually end up with another one. They fly awesome and look pretty scale for my purposes. I haven't competed in years and now enjoy flying at Warbird flyins.
Later,
Fred

ccostant

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Count me in when you're ready. I'd love to see another Byron Corsair airborne.

IFLYRC-RCU

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Looks nice !

Have fun..

A guy in our club flies one with this 3 blade set up. Actually, it sounds very cool, and flies the plane well enough. Takes a bit to get up to speed, but once it going, it goes just fine.

I've nicknamed the prop - the "Flexi" prop. These do not hold their shape and you can see them moving at slow speed. AT high RPM, they flatten out a bit and go.

My Byron P 51 with the 4 blade really flexed ! And didn't fly the plane as well as this...

Good Luck !

Jim

ps - I fly with a Mejlik 3 blade.. it works well, but isn't quiet as scale looking..

Ram-bro

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Fred, looking good. Hey guys, Old Corsair never die, they go to Fred Mennas for some real plastic surgery........

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Hi Tony Gag and Carl Const. planning on flying this thing tomorrow afternoon around 3 pm. weather permitting. Email me to see if it's a go.
Later,
Fred

ccostant

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Hi Fred,

I'll be there tomorrow. It's supposed to be a beautiful day. Looking forward to seeing it fly.

- Carl

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Well, what's the story, Fred?!?!

Did she fly today?

Hope it went well. Byron's are great flyers, so I'm sure is was a walk in the park, especially for you, buddy.

Post some "in action" photos if you got any today.

Best,

Noah

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Hi Noah,
Today was a washout. Sun was finally out but we had a lot of wind and severe crosswinds. Hopefully it will go up Tuesday.I'll keep you posted.
Thanks,
Fred

Tony Gag Jr.

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Yeah it was windy yesterday. I took my H9 Hellcat out for the first time in the morning and it was very windy. I guess we can't complain, at least we had the sun! Good luck on Tuesday.

Later,
Tony Jr.

Waltbird

I have a Byron Corsair ~ 12 years old .  It hasn't flown in 10 yrs.
I want to replace the fuel tank, radio, servos, air system tec.
What replacements / up-garades would you recommend?

bassokenc13

Hi Fred, I am new to the site and have a Byron 1/4 scale Corsair that I started back 15 years ago. I sold the engine to a pilot from Venizewalia

crashproof

Zenoah G62 flies this plane great and is great for the needed nose weight and very reliable. Kevin.

WhoDaMan

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Awesome Fred another great job Bro