ORIGINAL: MTK
ORIGINAL: swlarcham
I finally finished my 20 year old Joe Bridi Tweedy Bird
Irvine 25 wt 3#11oz
Eddie
Eddie,
As I recall, the tweedy burd was my first wholy owned pattern model way back in 1978. I was flying it just fine at the open field we had in College; but when I arrived at a new field where I wanted to become a member, the local so called "expert" just had to try it out to make sure it was airworthy. What's a 23 year old new kid on the block to do. He proceeded to crash it. I vowed to myself that that was never going to happen again and it hasn't
MattK
Matt
Sorry for the late reply - I just now saw your message.
I hate to hear about your Tweedy Bird.
I purchased mine new in 1979 and it sat partly assembled until 2003. I got it out and decided since it had survived this long it really needed to be built. It surprised me in how well it flew. ON the maiden flight the motor died and I dead sticked it on the runway stopping at front & center. I was smiling from ear to ear.
Eddie