minisupercub

I was wondering what would be a good racing plane

roy batty

If you are asking about scale warbird racing then look at this page of this thread for ideas.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_96...mpage_6/tm.htm
Notice the large number of a particular type of plane.
Then ask yourself if you want to be just another in the crowd.
Ask about any of the pictures you see for input.

Todd Chandler

I think what Roy is trying to say is that among the racing community there is one clear choice. I know Roy had good luck with a P-51. He ran one at our race last Sunday. Let's just say all eyes were on Roy going into the A-main.

still4given

For warbird racing, the World Models P-51 is probably the most popular. I have seen them used in all three classes with good success. The Kyosho models are very popular too but you have to check the wing area, though I think with SAM's new chart that is not as critical now.

Tony Pacini

Hey, "minisupercub", I like your handle. So, you want a good racing plane, eh? Go ahead, Terry, TELL HIM!

Or, better yet, post a pic of your latest warbird racer...........

still4given

That's funny, I didn't notice his screen name. The plane Tony is talking about is my Racing cub. The first one I ever saw fly was in Tony's hands. His was faster than mine.

minisupercub

is there any EP racing ones[8D]

still4given

I'm not sure how to answer that exactly. Since you posted this thread in the Scale Racing forum we have been assuming that you are talking about warbirds. One of the reasons for eliminating the wing area rules in RCPRO was to allow electric power. So far, we haven't had anyone enter one but I am still hopeful that we will begin to see them.

If you are not concerned about scale racing, there are already some electric classes that are approaching the 200 mph realm.

There are also a few clubs that run EP warbirds in the 36" span size.

MFLOOD3800

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Errrr... I hate that cub!!!
[:@]

I kept hoping it wouldnt start!
[8D]

I starting wishing for a mid air but quickly remembered it was just me up there with you... Duhhhhh.

That cub is too fast!

Im gonna put a cowl and t-tail on myquicky and paint it yeller and see what happens.

MFLOOD3800

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Wait a minute............Plasitc wing bolts?

Tony Pacini

Q-500s & Q-40s (both faster than NE-1) use nylon wing bolts and don't have any trouble!

tom czenthe

Heath Baby Bullet

MFLOOD3800

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I could see it on a low wing but I would be hesitant on a high winger. It did hold together though so...

garys

Most shoulder-wing Q500's use two 1/4-20 nylon bolts in front, and two 10-24's in the trailing edge. In over 20 years of racing I can't say I've seen any failures in flight, and the fact that oftentimes in a crash they don't even break pretty much confirms that the flight loads aren't close to the limits of the nylon bolt's strength.

MONGO44

Gary,

I think you got lost. The Q-40/Q-500 thread is another forum...LOL.....

What up Bro...Miss you!!


I can back up Gary on the Nylon bolts. With all the Q-500's I have been through, never had one fail unless I hit the ground. Then everything failed.

MFLOOD3800

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I must say wow. I wouldve never thought. I have used 1/4x20's on my 42% F1 race landing gear. That takes a good amount of stress sometimes. I guess the difference is the wing bolts have all their resistance straight up where my landing gear had it at a 90 degree angle.

Ive got a Lyle Larson Proud Bird that needs wing bolts. I guess I now know what I can use- thanks guys

garys

Mongo...doing good. Been working up near Salt Lake City for the last few months, leaving for Iraq around the middle of July. You should go down to the Basin race next weekend

MFLOOD...On Q40's I typically use the same bolt combination as I do on Q500's....1/4-20's on the leading edge and 10-24's at the trailng edge. I've also done several with just three bolts, using a 1/4-20 on the trailing edge. I prefer nylon bolts over metal primarily because they're less likely to come loose due to vibration.