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Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
03-10-2004, 11:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,944
Posted By sahoy

RE: Twin SPAD

very cool spad!!!!!!
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
03-07-2004, 12:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,179
Posted By sahoy

RE: Glue

I only glue the spars to the wing (using Elmers Probond Ultimate glue) and DONT use glue at all where you put the ailerons inbetween the upper and lower wing. i just drill little holes and use a...
Forum: Aerial Photography and Video
03-07-2004, 12:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,143
Posted By sahoy

RE: First attempt ariel

Good job on the pics, when i get my wireless video going on my Spad Deb ill send you a note.
You cant beat what you did for $20.00 thats for sure.

later,
sahoy
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
03-06-2004, 11:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,797
Posted By sahoy

RE: Debonair finished

I actually have a wireless video system that weights 14 ounces and it carries it just fine, landings are a bit faster but i dont have a prob with it.

sahoy
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
03-05-2004, 09:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 512
Posted By sahoy

RE: Large Deb and new Gnat

As far at the exhaust, No probs with performance that i can tell. And YES clean up is a snap. That was the main reason for using the exhaust tube all the way back.

thx
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
03-05-2004, 01:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,797
Posted By sahoy

RE: Debonair finished

Im sold on the OS .46 fx i have it on a Large Deb (72" ws)

CG in right at forward Spar, and is a taildragger.


sahoy
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
03-05-2004, 01:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 682
Posted By sahoy

RE: Tail Dragger Debonair Question

I built a large Deb (72"ws, 60" fuse) OS .46fx and made it a taildragger. I love it too!!

here are a couple pics, it has a steerable tail wheel also

sahoy
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
03-05-2004, 01:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 586
Posted By sahoy

RE: Spad Building Help Needed !!!!!!!!!

Yep those guys have it. Looks like a gnat to me. here is how i did my gnat using the plans from www.spadtothebone.com under origionals. Mine looks lopsided but the wind was blowing it over:D
...
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
03-05-2004, 01:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 512
Posted By sahoy

Large Deb and new Gnat

Just thought id post pics of my 2 spads. I built an upscaled Deb (72" wingspan, 60" Fuse) O.S. .46 fx on the front. My wife is an accountant so i had her do some calculating for me:eek: Sorry im...
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
11-05-2003, 03:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,060
Posted By sahoy

RE: My 2 Cents

You need to post a better picture:) It doesnt show up very big when I click on it.

thanks,
sahoy
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
11-05-2003, 03:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 572
Posted By sahoy

RE: attn. sahoy, flaperon setup

Thanks for the info. Ill do a search for flaperons and be looking for a new radio and use my old one for another spad. I like flying my big Deb (72" ws) but would like to try the flaperon thing...
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
11-05-2003, 01:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,334
Posted By sahoy

RE: yard sticks

Ive been to different stores and some yardsticks are twice the weight of others. I finally found a hardware store that gives them away. So everytime I go in I just pick up a couple of yardsticks...
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
11-05-2003, 01:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 572
Posted By sahoy

RE: attn. sahoy, flaperon setup

So do you use the same 2 aileron servos for your flap too. How does this work???

sahoy
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
11-05-2003, 12:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,411
Posted By sahoy

RE: debonair

I dont know about light as a feather, but it floats pretty good:)

I have already used a piece of cutting board to replace the piece of plastic supporting the landing gear. After reading a ton of...
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
11-01-2003, 02:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,411
Posted By sahoy

RE: debonair

Hey Suitcase, can you send me a picture of your wing with the flaperons. I have the big deb (72" ws) and am interested in your design of the wing.

sahoy
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
10-30-2003, 03:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 486
Posted By sahoy

RE: Weight and Balance Question

thanks!!!!!
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
10-30-2003, 11:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 486
Posted By sahoy

RE: Weight and Balance Question

So basically just move the wing forward a bit??? I think your right Tattoo. I dont think I was using the right spot on the wing to balance.


thanks for the input, its much appreciated,
sahoy
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
10-29-2003, 08:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 486
Posted By sahoy

Weight and Balance Question

I have a scaled up Debonaire with a 72"ws and 50" fuse. If I remember right the plans for the Deb say to balance the plane with the fuel tank empty. This would make the plane nose heavy of course...
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
10-29-2003, 04:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 824
Posted By sahoy

RE: Stiffer coro

Yes, I noticed that white is stiffer than red. So far those are the only colors ive used.
What about using pieces that are bowed from standing up against the wall? Will these straighten out when...
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
10-28-2003, 11:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,411
Posted By sahoy

RE: debonair

I have an OS .46 fx and my 72"ws Deb takes off very quickly even with half throttle.
Junior Pilot, How much did your Deb weigh? Mine is exactly 7.00 lbs, and with the new 76" wing its almost 7.5...
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
10-28-2003, 11:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,798
Posted By sahoy

RE: Anyone ever thought of a spad biplane

I'll bet your not wondering anymore:)

Some day I want to build one!!

sahoy
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
10-27-2003, 08:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 479
Posted By sahoy

Big Spads Question

This may be a dumb question, but here it goes. I noticed alot of SPADs that are 70" ws or bigger have these huge engines on them. My quesiton is why so much power for these things? I have a 7.5...
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
10-27-2003, 08:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,411
Posted By sahoy

RE: debonair

My first SPAD was a Deb. They fly great. Now I have upscaled a Deb to a 72" ws to use as a wireless video plane. Go with the Deb its a great plane. Mine is a tail dagger.
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
10-27-2003, 08:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 635
Posted By sahoy

RE: SPAD Deb and Wing build

Post some pics if you get a chance.

My 72" Deb
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
10-23-2003, 12:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,254
Posted By sahoy

RE: SPAD radio

Actually not all SPADs are 3 channel. You should be able to use your FS4. You need to get a receiver and servos to go along with it.

I think a veteran should chime in, but if you can fly a 3...
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