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Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC

07-11-2008, 09:49 PM

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Restoring an old Great Lakes 2T-1A biplane

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Posted By otrcman

RE: Restoring an old Great Lakes 2T-1A biplane

Forgot to mention: Yep, I like the smell of dope too. As a matter of fact, I'm back to using Ambroid and Sigment for about 90% of my work because I can't stand the odor of instant glue.

Maybe...

Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC

07-11-2008, 09:45 PM

Replies: 444

Restoring an old Great Lakes 2T-1A biplane

Views: 40,233

Posted By otrcman

RE: Restoring an old Great Lakes 2T-1A biplane

OK Dave, now we've got some numbers to work with.

First of all, your wing loading: Wing loading is usually expressed in ounces per square foot. You have 7.6 pounds, so that's 121 Ounces. You...

Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC

06-29-2008, 10:49 PM

Replies: 444

Restoring an old Great Lakes 2T-1A biplane

Views: 40,233

Posted By otrcman

RE: Restoring an old Great Lakes 2T-1A biplane

Dave,

Your Great Lakes turned out really pretty. You didn't mention just how much it weighs or what the wing loading is. Biplanes are typically very draggy but have low wing loadings. That...

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