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Old 12-10-2005 | 05:59 PM
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ColdChuck
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Default RE: Building Hobby Shack SST 40

Okay here is the update...

The twist is pretty much hard to tell now after sheeting top and bottom (measured the stablizer to the table - 1 to 2 mm difference at the most).

SST, yes, you're right this would be my first trainer and yes, I need to seek services of a instructor (ANYONE LOCAL??) for this preflight inspection and eventual training. Yes, the airfoil is semi-symetric rather than true flat bottom. I suppose that is why it is called "super sport" trainer. It is would be ideally suited as 2nd trainer perhaps. I was told that it is little harder to fly but not impossible (with instructor of course).

Mode 1, I believe this kit was made/sold through Hobby Shack years ago and no longer made. I understand that Hobby People now replaces Hobby Shack. I could post photo of carton to show you if you like.

My plane is most similar to your "kendall" plane (white with red transparent) without the wingtip and mine is tricycle landing gear out of 5/32 mains and 5/32 nose. I think I might as well forgo that 5/32 main gear for aluminum version on account that it is easy to bend after not-too-soft landing. I assume that you perhaps converted yours to a tail dragger and added the wingtip to the wings. Otherwise, it looks identical to mine under progress.

Engine is .40 Magnium ABC. Break in procedure is little different than what I am used to. Any comments? I havent done ABC engine before.
Radio is HiTec AM 4 ch. standard generic. Nothing fancy.
Hardware is Goldenrod (red) that is supported several times. along fuselage.

Now, I didnt buy whole thing like I said before it was given to me. It is just bit more work than usual because of the quality of the design of this kit.

Perhaps, I should look into a "true" trainer?

Thanks for responses, SST and Mode1!!

Chuck