Do you think I can convert this to a kite plane?
06-23-2004, 08:12 PM
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Do you think I can convert this to a kite plane?
[link=http://hobby-lobby.com/wingdragon.htm]Wing Dragon[/link]
I ordered this one due to the hobby store telling me that the Hobbico Sky Sailer was discontinued (e-tailers need to keep their site up to date [
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Do you think it's possible for me to add a Kite on top in place of the original wing and make it a kite plane? Any of you ever done this to a plane and got it to fly stable? I'm also wanting to add a Cox Engine instead with a home made throttle.
Let me know what you think and thanks!
I ordered this one due to the hobby store telling me that the Hobbico Sky Sailer was discontinued (e-tailers need to keep their site up to date [
] ). Do you think it's possible for me to add a Kite on top in place of the original wing and make it a kite plane? Any of you ever done this to a plane and got it to fly stable? I'm also wanting to add a Cox Engine instead with a home made throttle.
Let me know what you think and thanks!
06-24-2004, 08:47 AM
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RE: Do you think I can convert this to a kite plane?
You probably could, but wouldn't it be easier to get one of these? [link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCNL7&P=RF]autokite xp[/link] I think the sail can be had separately as well.
I think the sail can be had separately as well.
06-24-2004, 03:26 PM
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RE: Do you think I can convert this to a kite plane?
I would get the autokite, but I like the looks of the Wing Dragon better and the engine is rear mounted. From my experience watching people fly, rear mounted engines last a lot longer after crashes. I think I will get the kite from the Autokite XP. The question I am asking myself now is... Better to get the kit for $129 and get all the parts cheaper or spend close to $100 just to get teh kite and the tubing for it..
I think I will get the kite from the Autokite XP. The question I am asking myself now is... Better to get the kit for $129 and get all the parts cheaper or spend close to $100 just to get teh kite and the tubing for it..
