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Old 02-09-2002, 12:45 AM
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Edwin
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Default First twin kit???

I would do the Hobbico Twinstar. I'm on the downward side of using it as the first twin. It was ok with .25 fp's, but would be much better .25fx's. I TT .36's on mine and turned it into a real barn burner. Goes unlimited verticle on takeoff. The guys at the field love it when it roars up. Its being modified right now to take the flight stresses those .36's put on it. When done I'll rename it Super TwinStar. It really does fly as advertised very well on one engine. Happened a lot with those .25 fp's on it. I was able to takeoff while an engine died an went around the circuit another time just to see which one it was before I landed. Dont get me wrong, an engine out on a twin is something that you really need to learn how to handle. The twinstar is a good low cost way to do it. I have a wing mfg P-38 %50 built at this point, with a pica duellest next on the list.

Just love the sound of those twins.

FYI- I'm a new member. Finally decided forums have more usefull info than news groups.
Edwin