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Old 10-21-2005 | 09:36 AM
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Default RE: Sig Astro Hog "Engine recomendations

Thanks for the kind words fellows ! (Jerry & Will ) It was a labor of Love ! Will, Your Hog is gorgeous !
I made no changes to the dihedral. I built it as per plans. Why mess with perfection ? Remember, this plane flys on the wing...Not meant for 3D Crap !! Like Hovering a Cub! GAG ! It can take off with !/2 throttle (With a little headwind). It is a beautiful site to behold when she gets up on the mains and slowly lifts off ! I'm getting chills ! LOL ! I don't understand why folks want "Just a little more power" ! This plane is a nice relaxing flyer....not meant to burn up the runway ! Maybe I'm getting old (74 yrs.). Anyway, If you have the need for "just a little more" Go for it !
If I remember, The landing gear provided in the kit will be to short to be wing mounted as per tail dragger, but another longer gear can be purchased from the Mfgr. I just bent a set from 3/16 wire. 5/32 is to light. To prevent noseing over, I bent the gear towards the Leading Edge and hold UP elevator whilst taxiing. Worked out for me.
As you will see, It's not an easy build....Just keep the teeth sharp on your CHAINSAW !! LOL !

Did I forget anything ?

Ugo