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Forum: ARF or RTF
07-26-2020, 01:08 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,820
Posted By affas

I don't think you have space enough without...

I don't think you have space enough without cutting the cowling
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-31-2020, 10:02 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,820
Posted By affas

Keep it light and choose a better sound.... ...

Keep it light and choose a better sound....

https://youtu.be/_qmWMGS83Xw​​​​​​
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Forum: ARF or RTF
09-24-2017, 06:44 AM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,820
Posted By affas

Sold mine but bought it back again some few weeks...

Sold mine but bought it back again some few weeks after. It have been stowed away for years but it does fly so nice. For those reading about it or saw my videos I did pull out every single wood back...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-06-2014, 11:54 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,820
Posted By affas

Hi, I did rip all internal structure and...

Hi,

I did rip all internal structure and reassembeled all upfront. First ASP 160 but got a nice offer on a OS 160 twin and the combo is outstanding. The light version flies so much better than all...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-19-2013, 07:25 AM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,820
Posted By affas

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

You should try the www.CH-Ignitions.com CDI upgrade. Much more reliable and more power
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-02-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,820
Posted By affas

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

Just shave off all inside and fly with the 160, then You got a light and good flying plane :-)
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-22-2012, 08:37 AM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,820
Posted By affas

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

I have now sold an other plane and swapped the ASP in Staggerwing with the OS FT 160 twin. This is not a strong engine but the Staggerwing flies like a beatuy.

I think most videos shows that it...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-18-2011, 07:09 AM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,820
Posted By affas

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

As told in this thread earlier, mine came out at 16.5 I am surprised that I was able to make it so light.

Robart retracts with the largest tank is installed. I used lighter Hitec servoes on...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-01-2011, 06:31 AM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,820
Posted By affas

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

I think you will be able to make it balance easy if you do my aft-CG-shaving method. Mine do balance with all accessories upfront nd with a ASP 160 Twin!!!

All internal wood/glue structure aft...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-29-2011, 03:18 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,820
Posted By affas

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

Maybe I will try to modify the gear during the winter. The noise are irritating
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-28-2011, 04:48 AM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,820
Posted By affas

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

My second day


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qmWMGS83Xw&feature=feedu
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-23-2011, 09:25 AM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,820
Posted By affas

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

My main goal is not to get the lightest model, but on typical tailheavy models I like to remove as much deadweight aft of CG. This case made me a model with no lead upfront even with a light motor....
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-21-2011, 05:58 AM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,820
Posted By affas

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

I did nothing else than removed all internal wood, indluded in front and aft of upper wing. used the Dremel and removed alot of resin in the tailarea. Used 40 grams servoes on wings and rudder, light...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-19-2011, 12:52 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,820
Posted By affas

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

I do have a 3,45 fiberglass AT6 and the only former inside is firewall and one small infront of the stab to srrw the tailwheelbracket into.

The epoxy/fiberglass on the Staggerwing seems very...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-19-2011, 12:02 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,820
Posted By affas

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

My first flight with Staggerwing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxADepl2lYA
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-19-2011, 08:19 AM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,820
Posted By affas

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

What a plane! The ASP 160 hauled the plane around with authority and justa very nice day here in Norway. Alot of pictures and video was taken, but need some time to finish the movie.

The plane...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-18-2011, 05:26 AM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,820
Posted By affas

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

Will do!

I have run one more tank today. I am getting 7900 rpm with Xoar 16x8. I guess that is a little less than my OS 160 twin but should be more than enough for this bird.

It will be a...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-17-2011, 09:52 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,820
Posted By affas

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

~16.5 lbs is correct. I am surprised that I was able to make it so light.

Robart retracts with the largest tank is installed. I used lighter Hitec servoes on flaps, ailerons and rudder, H 85bb...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-17-2011, 02:48 AM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,820
Posted By affas

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

CG and weight?

Finnaly ready, the model came up at 7500 grams with ASP 160 and empty tank.

the only think missing is the retractable tailgear. i also have an onboard Sullivan glower on 2S...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-03-2011, 09:50 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,820
Posted By affas

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

Is this yellow color the correct one?
http://www.greatplanes.com/airplanes/gpma1295.html
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-02-2011, 12:07 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,820
Posted By affas

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

Got my model today. The frame was pretty heavy. I really don't know why they did use that lot wood inside the body on such a strong fiberglass body. I was thinking of assembly it quick now and then...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-29-2011, 11:10 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,820
Posted By affas

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

I totally agrees with barfs, they are not built.

But I have also seen a lot of builds that not even looks or flies good after many many hours...
And have often seen good builders with great...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-29-2011, 01:49 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,820
Posted By affas

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

Anyone which can help me with the cowling diameter?
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-29-2011, 01:02 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,820
Posted By affas

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

I do fly the T6 in my avatar fullsize and no doubt that the understanding of flight characteristics increases with understanding fullsize flying

A little or, but here is my second day with my...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-29-2011, 09:45 AM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,820
Posted By affas

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

I also have a Saito 300 twin, but I think it is to big.

What is the inside diameter of the cowling?
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