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60" Scratch Telemaster Stabilizer question

Old 11-08-2007, 12:11 PM
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Default 60" Scratch Telemaster Stabilizer question

Yep, 60". I decided to scratch build one midway between the Mini and Electro versions HL offers. Plans and a build log will be on my website, airplanenut.net.

My only hanging question about the build is:

Should I use a flat horizontal stabilizer like the Mini and Micro Telemasters?

Or should I use a lifting stab like the larger Telemasters?
Old 11-08-2007, 05:32 PM
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Default RE: 60" Scratch Telemaster Stabilizer question

I built one about that size many years ago. I used a flat stab and was always disappointed with the airplane. I never thought it flew like a Telemaster. I did have a 6' version to compare.

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Default RE: 60" Scratch Telemaster Stabilizer question

shouldn't make any difference in normal flight characteristic's. unless your trying to Hot Dog it. all of mine up to 80" flew super with flat stab. dick
Old 04-20-2008, 02:32 AM
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Default RE: 60" Scratch Telemaster Stabilizer question

Hi Dfalcon

I agree that it probably won't make much difference whether you use a flat or lifting tailplane.

There used to be a 66" version of the Telemaster avaiable in Europe about twenty years ago. It had a lite-ply fuselage. I got my "wings" on one! It had a lifting tailplane.

The British Keil Kraft Super 60 wich is about the same size and type as the model you are building, originally had a built-up symmetrical tail but this was later replaced by a flat tailplane made from 1/4ins square balsa. Both flew well. I've even heard of people building them with the tailplane made from 1/4ins sheet.

As they say over here: "You pays your money and takes your choice."

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