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Old 12-21-2004 | 12:59 PM
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Default RE: Engine for Classic Flite Streak?

A little tourist info you didn't know to ask:

Some of this info comes from posts I've read and some are just my opinions. No guarantees on accuracy...

The original Flite Streak was designed as a combat model and was powered by a Fox .35 combat special. The fuselage vibrated so much, George Aldrich shortened it to cut down on vibration. A modern .20 or .25 has MUCH less vibration and is recommended. A good modern .15 would probably fly it (using 52'x.012 lines)...but I haven't tried it.

The Top Flite versions (original kit, and now ARF) used a modified construction method (as most manufacturers do).

Brodak kit uses GMA's original construction method and was approved by George.

The C/G on the ARF is way back from the original position. I would suggest moving it forward to about 1.5 inches from the wing LE...unless you like real squirrely.

George