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Old 05-16-2005 | 04:26 PM
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farmerric
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Default RE: Dave Patrick super cub

Some info on mine...I've been off the forum for awhile, just catching up. Flew the maiden flight on Sunday, flew like a champ..I mean a Cub!..One click of up elevator and it was hands off. I have a brand new OS 160 twin in it and it started right away and idles at 1100 RPM and revs up to 7300 on an 18-6 Zinger, right out of the box at the inital needle valve setting! I think the OS 160 twin is the finest engine in the hobby. I originally planned a Saito 182 twin, but those twin carb needle valves through the top of the cowl and awkward firing order turned me off.
The cub weighs 16.5 lb with no balance weight needed. It has a EDR 103 glo driver and battery under the fuel tank, and Rx and 6 volt Nimh flight battery, Hitec 645 servos on rear cockpit floor as per plan. I made some simple seats and lined the cockpit and aft compartment with vynyl material from WalMart. I mix 20% rudder with airilon, no differential. The throws were set up as per instructions, right on, maybe a little much on airilion at the high rate setting. Plenty of power, 1/2 flies it realistically. Super stable in landing approaches, flares and touches down like a feather. I am really liking this airplane..great to build a dream to fly. You wont be disappointed!!