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Old 03-23-2009, 12:22 PM
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Default RE: SHRIKE CLUB # 1

Sounds good John. When building the shrike I construct a small hatch at the far back to install the battery and weights. That way I can get in there to make any adjustments. You could still cut a hatch back there if you wish to. With the OS 32 I run an APC 9X8 prop. Seems to work the best for me. My Shrike was clocked a 119 mph on a bad day. I built another Shrike and sold it to a friend along with a 32 I had laying around . Oddly enough, his plane was faster. Same engine , pipe and prop. I could hear that his engine was taching higher than mine. Guess I should have kept the engine. Dave R...

KC 10, Your plans were mailed out. You should have in a couple of days.....