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Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
06-23-2015, 09:33 AM
Replies: 805
Views: 159,177
Posted By jet22b

It never fail!! They bring back a good airplane...

It never fail!! They bring back a good airplane and then take it away. Now to hunt swap-meet to see if I can pick up 2 more!!!
Sonny
aka
jet22b
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
08-14-2014, 05:43 PM
Replies: 805
Views: 159,177
Posted By jet22b

I built three of the Dirty Birdy back in the...

I built three of the Dirty Birdy back in the 70's. Two had the Nova Ross .61 in the nose and number 3 had a Webra .61. All three was a joy to fly!! They flew like it was on rails. The ARF just don't...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
07-15-2014, 11:58 AM
Replies: 805
Views: 159,177
Posted By jet22b

TOYMAKER; Sorry to hear about your frustration...

TOYMAKER;
Sorry to hear about your frustration with the Dirty Birdy ARF!!
If you still want to build a Dirty Birdy, check out the link below.
http://bridiairplanes.com/hangar/dirtybirdy60.html
I...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
06-28-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 805
Views: 159,177
Posted By jet22b

RE: Dirty Birdy ARF

David;
Yes I am!!!!:D:D I have 2 DB's and they are power by OS .61FX and they have both been clock at 108 mph on low level passes. I had a Ross back in the days and it was a sweet running engine...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
06-28-2013, 11:22 AM
Replies: 805
Views: 159,177
Posted By jet22b

RE: Dirty Birdy ARF

I do love the updated Novarossi 61s. I just place my order for one!!!:D:D
Sonny
aka
jet22b
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
09-01-2012, 05:15 PM
Replies: 805
Views: 159,177
Posted By jet22b

RE: Dirty Birdy ARF

Chiefk;
I join the club toda!! The plane was in the stand when a big gust of wind came through the pits and blew the stand and plane over and this is what happen. The plane still fly good!! You may...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
08-31-2012, 03:07 PM
Replies: 805
Views: 159,177
Posted By jet22b

RE: Dirty Birdy ARF

ChiefK.
The pictures don't look good. Last weekend at the end of the day, I put my DB in the stand upside down to take the wings off and I saw the same thing. I move it so I could finish taking the...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
08-20-2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 805
Views: 159,177
Posted By jet22b

RE: Dirty Birdy ARF

Chiefk;
Yesterday, I had to land my DB in tall grass at my club field. On my DB, I went with the main gears are retract and the nose gear
is fix. So I kept the mains up, but I knew the nose was...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
08-17-2012, 10:03 AM
Replies: 805
Views: 159,177
Posted By jet22b

RE: Dirty Birdy ARF

I also receive one from the first batch amd mines was the same way as Chiefk. Well pack and all control surfaces was tight and center!! I hope this is not the way the second batch will be. Oh well, I...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
08-06-2012, 08:50 PM
Replies: 805
Views: 159,177
Posted By jet22b

RE: Dirty Birdy ARF

pitstop000,
Another sweet setup!!! Can I come and hangout in your worshop???:D Now that I see how the OS 65AX look in this bird, I will have to make the move get get DB #2, ( when Tower get them...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
08-05-2012, 12:23 PM
Replies: 805
Views: 159,177
Posted By jet22b

RE: Dirty Birdy ARF

Again, very sweet setup!! Thanks for sharing!!

Sonny
aka
jet22b
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
08-05-2012, 08:23 AM
Replies: 805
Views: 159,177
Posted By jet22b

RE: Dirty Birdy ARF

pitstop000
Very nice setup!!! I wish I still Had my Rossi CX61.[:o]
Have fun and we want a flight report, please!!
Sonny
aka
jet22b
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
07-02-2012, 02:20 PM
Replies: 805
Views: 159,177
Posted By jet22b

RE: Dirty Birdy ARF

Thanks, ChiefK for the info. Now to find a Webra Speed .61!!!
Sonny
aka
jet22b
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
07-02-2012, 12:01 PM
Replies: 805
Views: 159,177
Posted By jet22b

RE: Dirty Birdy ARF

Hey Guys,
A little info please!! Anyone running the OS 65AX ABL engine in their DB with the stock muffler?? As soon as Tower get the DB back in-stock, I will pick up one more and the OS 65AX...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
06-24-2012, 05:01 PM
Replies: 805
Views: 159,177
Posted By jet22b

RE: Dirty Birdy ARF

Chiefk;
Flew my DB today and had a blast!!! This baby take me back to the mid 70's when I had my first one. I just my have to pickup 2 more DB's wihen Tower has them back in-stock I also had the...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
06-24-2012, 11:24 AM
Replies: 805
Views: 159,177
Posted By jet22b

RE: Dirty Birdy ARF

Kevin;
Congrat on your maiden flight with your DB. Sound like you are happy and that's what count!!!
I have to pickup two more when Tower have them back in-stock!!
Again, congrat on your maiden...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
06-19-2012, 08:49 AM
Replies: 805
Views: 159,177
Posted By jet22b

RE: Dirty Birdy ARF

ChiefK,
One quick question, if I may ask?? Is your CG as per manual?? I was flying my DB this past weekend and I was holding down elevator to keep her level. Also, did you add the weight in or...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
06-16-2012, 08:31 AM
Replies: 805
Views: 159,177
Posted By jet22b

RE: Dirty Birdy ARF

Kevin;
Your DB is looking good!!! Can't wait to hear your flight report!! Oh well, my DB is packed in the suv for a fun day of flying1
Just hung the sgin on the workshop door, " Gone Flying "!!!!...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
06-12-2012, 07:31 PM
Replies: 805
Views: 159,177
Posted By jet22b

RE: Dirty Birdy ARF

Kevin;
Can not wait to hear your flight report!!! A video will be sweet too!!!:D
Sonny
aka
jet22b
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
06-03-2012, 01:05 PM
Replies: 805
Views: 159,177
Posted By jet22b

RE: Dirty Birdy ARF

Chiefk;
I think I will do like you did, put the fix gears in my DB!!! I have had it with the Hobbico retract. The mains are great, but, the nose gear is a pain in the "A"!! The steering pin is so...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
06-01-2012, 07:08 AM
Replies: 805
Views: 159,177
Posted By jet22b

RE: Dirty Birdy ARF

Thanks FB.
Last night I pull the gears and check the sets screws and use thread lock to keep them tight. Like you said, they are on the tight side, but, I can live with that. Flying her tomorrow...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
05-27-2012, 03:08 PM
Replies: 805
Views: 159,177
Posted By jet22b

RE: Dirty Birdy ARF

Free Bird,
In your flight report, you said you have the Hobbico mechanical retract in your DB, may I ask how did you get rid of the side play in the main gear?? My first flight was off of a pave...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
05-16-2012, 12:15 PM
Replies: 805
Views: 159,177
Posted By jet22b

RE: Dirty Birdy ARF

Hey Guys;
Now if you want to stay with the white spinner on the D.B., Hangar 9 has a metal spinner that come with their Jackal 50 ARF. Take a look at the pictures!!! Look's like a good fit!!
...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
05-15-2012, 06:45 PM
Replies: 805
Views: 159,177
Posted By jet22b

RE: Dirty Birdy ARF

ChiefK;
Looking very good!!! What size spinner you have on the nose??
Sonny
aka
jet22b
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
05-14-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 805
Views: 159,177
Posted By jet22b

RE: Dirty Birdy ARF

Ralph,
I think it will be okay. If the backplate fit and have a good seal, drop it in the test stand and see how it run. I had a OS 91SZ-H heli engine to eat both bearing. I order a new case and...
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