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Old 11-21-2005, 10:42 PM
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Well, it is about time. I recently received my Ultra Sport 60 plans from RCM and have begun to plan for all the wood that I need to buy. Wow, what a job! Has anyone taken an inventory of a US 60 kit and written it down somewhere? It would sure speed up the process if I had this information. Others would surely benefit from this info. I am waiting to hear back from a fellow regarding a short kit that I can buy hopefully soon that will probably help solidify what additional materials I need to buy. Nothing sure moves fast when working from plans!

I am also thinking about switching the aileron control from one central servo to one servo per aileron. Has anyone done this before? I think it might give better control and response.

I also noticed that the dihedral is different between the GP US60 and the RCM US60. Any thoughts?

I have looked at quite a few other threads with regard to building this plane. I am sure they will help along the way!

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Old 11-22-2005, 01:41 AM
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Im also building a US60 from the RCM plans. So far I've got the two
wing panels done and just about ready to start on the fuse.

You should of received a copy of the construction article with your
plans. The construction article has a bill of materials list.

I wouldnt mess with a short kit. Its not that difficult to cut out
the parts yourself. Just be prepared to do LOTS of sanding.

I am building mine with dual aileron servos mounted in the wing.

As far as the dihedral goes its built the same as a Kaos wing.
Its flat across the top of the wing. The dihedral comes from
the wing taper.

I have put some pictures of my build so far up on my
web server. If you want to take a look go here:

http://www.tesla-2.org/~mhammer/us60/

Mike Hammer
Old 11-22-2005, 06:50 PM
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Default RE: RCM US60

You might also want to take a look at the August 1989 issue
of RCM. That has the original article on the US60 along with
some helpful pictures of the build. It also contains a bill of materials.

Mike Hammer
Old 03-03-2006, 10:58 AM
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Default RE: RCM US60

If I went ahead and scratch built the US-60, where can I get a canopy for it?

Thanks,

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Old 03-03-2006, 11:23 AM
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If I went ahead and scratch built the US-60, where can I get a canopy for it?

Thanks,

tychoc
Tower still has the US60 canopy in stock for the Great Planes kit.
The Great Planes kit appears to be identical to the RCM version.

The GP canopy I purchased fits perfectly on the RCM US60
that Im building.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXJ945&P=ML

Go ahead and scratch build a US60. Its not that hard. If I can do
it anybody can.

Mike Hammer
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XTOL,

Thanks for the info! I think you've inspired me to undertake this as my next build. Righ now I'm building a GP Ultimate 40, but I need to line up the next one.

I just ordered the August 1989 issue of RCM + the plans.

How is your build coming along?

-tychoc
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XTOL,

Thanks for the info! I think you've inspired me to undertake this as my next build. Righ now I'm building a GP Ultimate 40, but I need to line up the next one.

I just ordered the August 1989 issue of RCM + the plans.

How is your build coming along?

-tychoc
Slowly...I have all the major construction finished.
Just need to get the tail surfaces attached and get ready
to start covering.

Just too many things to do this time of year.

If you havnt seen it yet I have build pictures on my web server.

http://www.tesla-2.org/~mhammer/us60/

I hope to be adding some new pictures in a few days...

Mike Hammer
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ORIGINAL: XTOL

If you havnt seen it yet I have build pictures on my web server.

http://www.tesla-2.org/~mhammer/us60/

I hope to be adding some new pictures in a few days...

Mike Hammer

Yes, I've checked out the web site. Nice progression of pictures documenting the build. I'm sure I will refer to those as I go along.

-tychoc

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