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Forum: ARF or RTF
06-30-2007, 10:11 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,885
Posted By goldenhawk11

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

I have told you about the fact my Staggerwing is flying so fast the paint is pealing off the Cowl. Well I sent picture and a short note to Great Planes/Tower and the very same day I received a...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-15-2007, 10:33 AM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,885
Posted By goldenhawk11

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

I am glad you found the Staggering Wing as good as I said. I am using a Zinger 18/10 prop but I will try a 20/8 on it as soon as I can get to a hobby shop. To the one who is using fixed gear. I...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-10-2007, 12:57 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,885
Posted By goldenhawk11

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

I used the recommended throws, and about 5% down with a three positions switch operating the flaps.
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-09-2007, 05:49 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,885
Posted By goldenhawk11

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

I have about 6 fkights on my Staggering Wing and it flys just great. How ever I must be flying it too fast as the paint is pealing off the cowling. I us an OS 160 still running rich. Boy I don't...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-30-2007, 08:22 AM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,885
Posted By goldenhawk11

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

I tried to talk to one of the product managers at Toledo true he was not the proper manager but he just pushed me off. He said I should call the company when I got back from the show. I think two...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-27-2007, 08:42 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,885
Posted By goldenhawk11

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

I would not hold your breath for the retracts. But the Staggerwing I fly has a 160 OS in it and it fly's very well at 1/2 throttle. It takes off at 1/3 throttle so the G 23 may be enought IF you...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-22-2007, 03:07 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,885
Posted By goldenhawk11

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

I have the 160 OS all I can say is it is the short est one he sells. It is the 3/8 24 short.
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-21-2007, 03:24 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,885
Posted By goldenhawk11

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

I received a phone call from a friend and builder who just tried to fly his Staggerwing and on take off could not get the nose down. He was able to throttle the engine back and get a moderate crash...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-21-2007, 03:15 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,885
Posted By goldenhawk11

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

I found that a Dave Brown Spinner adapter nut,short, works well to solve the problem
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-10-2007, 06:12 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,885
Posted By goldenhawk11

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

I found that I have the old jam nut whichm is the problem I think. Thanks
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-10-2007, 09:04 AM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,885
Posted By goldenhawk11

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

I am using an OS 160 when I tried to use the spinner adptor nut I found the spinner would not hit the back plate. It needs to move back by about 1/4 th inch any one else have that problem? If so...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-08-2007, 11:58 AM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,885
Posted By goldenhawk11

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

I took a long about 1and1/2 inch 2/56 socket head bolt and drilled out the hole in the needle valve set it in the hole locked it. Then you can access the needle with a ball link tool after the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-07-2007, 09:00 AM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,885
Posted By goldenhawk11

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

I use the 160 engine and the clearance between the prop and the cowling is about 1/8th inch with the spinner back plate in place.
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-07-2007, 08:58 AM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,885
Posted By goldenhawk11

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

The wheels that come with the kit are about 4 inches and they work with the Robart struts.
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-05-2007, 09:17 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,885
Posted By goldenhawk11

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

I have had no problems with the Staggerwing on the ground and on concrete run way
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-03-2007, 10:48 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,885
Posted By goldenhawk11

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

With regard to the nose weight I melted some lead iinto a block, 13ozand bolted it to the fire wall. This afternoon I took it to our field and started the 160 OS taxied out and at 1/2 throttle the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-02-2007, 12:48 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,885
Posted By goldenhawk11

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

I have just finished assembling the Staggering Wing. I have assembled many kits and ARF's over the past 65 years but with out a doubt this one is, as far as quality control the worst, ever. I spent...
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