GSP Giles 202
07-16-2005, 09:00 PM
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GSP Giles 202
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I doubt it is really good for 3D but it may make a good everyday 1/4 scale aerobat
Went to look at one in the store today.Was hanging of the ceiling and assembled.I have the GSP Katana and am very happy with it overall.Can I expect the same from this unit? It looks really sharp and well built and the price is great.Almost went home with it,but I thought I'd check in with the great folks at RCU.Please only reply if you had hands on experience with this exact kit.My power option would be OS 160 or YS 140 sport.
I doubt it is really good for 3D but it may make a good everyday 1/4 scale aerobat
Went to look at one in the store today.Was hanging of the ceiling and assembled.I have the GSP Katana and am very happy with it overall.Can I expect the same from this unit? It looks really sharp and well built and the price is great.Almost went home with it,but I thought I'd check in with the great folks at RCU.Please only reply if you had hands on experience with this exact kit.My power option would be OS 160 or YS 140 sport.
07-16-2005, 11:43 PM
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RE: GSP Giles 202
Really like the Color Scheme---wish the Ultra Giles has a scheme more similar to this. I don't have hands on experience, but if it is fully assembled bring an accurate fishing scale in to weigh it.
07-17-2005, 12:16 AM
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RE: GSP Giles 202
Well,I never really fell in love with the Giles design,but this is one of the prettiest and most attractive Giles I've seen.
For what it costs,and if it is as good or better than the GSP Katana,then it would be a good buy.I think I will go for it on monday and maybe start a build thread.Will most likely go with OS 160 18x6W .If anyone has had some major problems with this ARF please post and save my butt from disapointment.Only flaw I noticed was that the ailerons are outboard and not full lenght of the wing,possibly resulting in poor response at post stall manouvers,but then they never claim it to be a 3D plane.
Spacewalker..Good idea with the scales,that may work.I think they claim it is under 11 pounds RTF,which would be very nice
For what it costs,and if it is as good or better than the GSP Katana,then it would be a good buy.I think I will go for it on monday and maybe start a build thread.Will most likely go with OS 160 18x6W .If anyone has had some major problems with this ARF please post and save my butt from disapointment.Only flaw I noticed was that the ailerons are outboard and not full lenght of the wing,possibly resulting in poor response at post stall manouvers,but then they never claim it to be a 3D plane.
Spacewalker..Good idea with the scales,that may work.I think they claim it is under 11 pounds RTF,which would be very nice
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RE: GSP Giles 202
Hi Guys,
Maidened mine yesterday - and am pleased to say everything went fine. I have an MVVS 1.60 glow with an 18x6 prop on straight fuel. Dry weight is 11.5lbs. There seems to be plenty of power in reserve, although I didn't try anything too hairy with it. Just wanted to get it trimmed first. It only needed 2 clicks of up elevator and a click if right aileron for level flight. Landing was a breeze, 1/4 throttle and let it lose height then flair about 3 feet up to a 3-point landing.
Posted a couple of pics in reply to the ART thread but can't upload them here (for some reason).
If you have any questions on the plane, I'll be happy to answer as best as I can.
Pete
Maidened mine yesterday - and am pleased to say everything went fine. I have an MVVS 1.60 glow with an 18x6 prop on straight fuel. Dry weight is 11.5lbs. There seems to be plenty of power in reserve, although I didn't try anything too hairy with it. Just wanted to get it trimmed first. It only needed 2 clicks of up elevator and a click if right aileron for level flight. Landing was a breeze, 1/4 throttle and let it lose height then flair about 3 feet up to a 3-point landing.
Posted a couple of pics in reply to the ART thread but can't upload them here (for some reason).
If you have any questions on the plane, I'll be happy to answer as best as I can.
Pete
