Originally Posted by
Hydro Junkie
I know this is a model aircraft forum. You must think I'm totally stupid to not realize that. For the record, I built my first plane, an OS 25FP powered Kadet Jr, back in 1986. I have two more under construction as well, both from plans since the kit is no longer produced. When those are done, I have three more large aircraft to build, those all being 50cc sized. Haven't decided on which one will be first, just that I have plans for a Katana, Edge and Pitts model 12. They are all basically on the back burner until the FAA gets its act together with the RID requirements. Neither of the Kadets are going to be stock builds since I'm not restricted by factory made parts. When they are all completed, then I'm looking at a WWI warbird, just for the fun of building it.
You don't fly RC now and haven't for 26 years. A 50cc plane isn't a 25 Kadet. If you have any sense you'll join an AMA club and find someone who knows what they're are doing to check those planes out and maiden them. Even then you will need some more stick time on something else so you don't kill someone. Sounds like an RC fantasy anyway.
I built an 8' Cub two years ago, 50CC gas, 24" inch prop. It's a 5HP flying chain saw controlled by hobby electronics that could cut someone in pieces if something went wrong. I haven't even started it and probably never will. The only reason it isn't electric is it costs 3 times vs. gas at that scale. In retrospect I'll either convert to electric or scrap it.