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Forum: Kit Building
03-25-2017, 05:17 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 29,233
Posted By littlera

Unfortunately have not really started building...

Unfortunately have not really started building it. Have two projects to finish first. Maybe next winter.
Forum: Kit Building
03-25-2017, 04:46 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 29,233
Posted By littlera

Grant, the simple answer about the negative...

Grant, the simple answer about the negative incidence for the horizontal stab is that this is the angle found to be correct for working with the wing at its angle of attack. I can tell you that this...
05-31-2015, 07:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,593
Posted By littlera

I build a 120 size Sportster that came in at...

I build a 120 size Sportster that came in at about 13 pounds. I was disappointed in this high weight, which gave a wing loading 1/2 of what you are looking at. I have to take off and land at high...
04-30-2015, 06:59 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 168,876
Posted By littlera

Jaguarsrule, Go here: ...

Jaguarsrule,

Go here:

http://www.hippocketaeronautics.com/hpa_plans/details.php?image_id=5587

The guy with the last comment has a kit, but no plans. You have plans, but no kit. Contact...
Forum: The Clubhouse
04-21-2015, 05:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,967
Posted By littlera

International traveling. 80 countries so far.

International traveling. 80 countries so far.
03-27-2015, 05:33 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 168,876
Posted By littlera

This is a pretty easy one. From the Hip Pocket...

This is a pretty easy one. From the Hip Pocket published plan, the wing span is noted to be 1300 mm, which is 51.18 inches. Scaling the wing panel shows that the chord (including the aileron) is...
03-24-2015, 06:39 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 168,876
Posted By littlera

I'm confused, Dan. The photo attached is a...

I'm confused, Dan. The photo attached is a Global kit. That is not a Pilot kit by O.K. Models of Japan.
Forum: Kit Building
03-17-2015, 03:16 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 29,233
Posted By littlera

It is a piece of flat aluminum sheet metal cut in...

It is a piece of flat aluminum sheet metal cut in a circle. This material was bought at a hobby shop. I think it is about .020 thick, made by K&S. It is screwed to a plywood ring that was glued to...
03-11-2015, 06:00 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 168,876
Posted By littlera

Lots of Pilot plans are available in this site,...

Lots of Pilot plans are available in this site, along with thousands of others......
03-11-2015, 05:57 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 168,876
Posted By littlera

By the way, the plans for the Das Box Fly 20W are...

By the way, the plans for the Das Box Fly 20W are available on the Hip Pocket Aeronautics Builders' Plan Gallery free. You must register, again free. You print out and get them blown up to whatever...
Forum: Kit Building
03-09-2015, 03:38 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 29,233
Posted By littlera

Here is the wheel with wheel...

Here is the wheel with wheel cover.http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2080214
Forum: Kit Building
03-09-2015, 02:20 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 29,233
Posted By littlera

Hot Coals, I have not started building my...

Hot Coals,

I have not started building my kit. In fact, I need to finish three other planes first, which I should be able to do this year. My plan now is to start construction of the Cessna next...
03-08-2015, 04:36 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 168,876
Posted By littlera

I never really built a Pilot Lake Buccaneer but I...

I never really built a Pilot Lake Buccaneer but I did carve the fuselage of one for a guy once. Never did see the thing completed so don't know what happened with it.

I noticed on eBay recently...
03-08-2015, 02:30 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 168,876
Posted By littlera

Thalis, I can offer some comments on the...

Thalis,

I can offer some comments on the planes I have built and flown:

QB10L

This little plane is very straightforward to build and fly. It has a narrow fuse and needs small servos -...
02-26-2015, 07:57 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 168,876
Posted By littlera

I just started building my 20 size Aeronca Champ...

I just started building my 20 size Aeronca Champ I have had for about 10 years. Die cutting is perfect - parts just fell out. In the past, I have built the 20 size PT-19 (it is a bit heavy!), about...
Forum: Kit Building
02-22-2015, 08:24 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 29,233
Posted By littlera

I bought a short kit from the current supplier in...

I bought a short kit from the current supplier in 2009, and hope to begin my build sometime later this year. I have bought all the wood and created a "full kit" having fabricated all the parts. ...
Forum: Kit Building
02-20-2015, 07:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,010
Posted By littlera

No foam for this model. It is all very...

No foam for this model. It is all very conventional built up construction, with the fuse planked over a few formers, then the whole thing shaped with a razor plane. Easy!
Forum: Kit Building
02-20-2015, 06:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,010
Posted By littlera

I am building the Cessna 120/140 bought from...

I am building the Cessna 120/140 bought from Leisure as a short kit. Everyting is great quality - it will make a fine plane. One thing I have noted about the Cessna, and I don't know if it applies...
02-17-2015, 11:16 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 17,153
Posted By littlera

Scale only 4 me, I maybe did not explain well. ...

Scale only 4 me, I maybe did not explain well. I know one bottle of crosslinker is good enough for at least a quart, so I priced 8 cans of the 4 oz. product plus one bottle of crosslink. This is...
02-17-2015, 09:57 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 17,153
Posted By littlera

scale only 4 me, I appreciate the tips on using...

scale only 4 me, I appreciate the tips on using the System 3 clear. I have two planes that are at this stage now (latex painted) and I am going to order some and give it a try. One is a glow plane,...
02-17-2015, 06:58 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,364
Posted By littlera

If I understand the forum rules, posting of items...

If I understand the forum rules, posting of items for sale is prohibited. This is what the buy and sell section is for.
02-16-2015, 01:30 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 17,153
Posted By littlera

If anyone is interested, this is the mixing...

If anyone is interested, this is the mixing formula I have used for a few years now. I spray with a Badger 400 detail gun at about 35 psig. I do not use an oilless compressor, but have fitted a...
02-15-2015, 03:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 885
Posted By littlera

Tower has it, several weights. Not hard to find,...

Tower has it, several weights. Not hard to find, really.
Forum: Kit Building
11-25-2014, 04:01 PM
Replies: 574
Views: 61,164
Posted By littlera

Looking good, Ron!

Looking good, Ron!
Forum: Gas Engines
11-10-2014, 03:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,688
Posted By littlera

I had a similar problem with a throttle servo in...

I had a similar problem with a throttle servo in a gas plane. The servo was mounted vertically originally, and would pulse at mid throttle. There was lots of vibration in the direction of the...
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