SpinnerRow

Anyone built one of [link=http://www.texasrcplanes.com/dr20onor.html]these[/link]? What engine did you put on it and what was the all up weight?

I've got a DLE 20 with an ES Composites pipe and Macs header and was wanting something to put it on. I would probably modify the plane for floats as well.

Wingspan: 78 inches
Wing area: 1349 sq. in.
Length: 68 inches
Engine: 2C 1.20 cu.in;26cc gas engine
Radio: 4 Channels; 6 Servos

SpinnerRow

Nobody has built one. Well, I may be the first I guess.

MetallicaJunkie

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10846138

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10498968

you might want to PM/email those members...they both have Drastiks

mighty9

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I havent had one but with the specs it has i doubt it will do more than just barely fly with a 20 dle. I have an giant big stick 80 inch w/s and fly it with a 55cc twin.It will fly with a 26cc but thats all it will do . i just checked their site and the stick 60 runs a dle 20 so i would say no on the 120 with a 20cc in it.

mighty9

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Ill know more about this soon.I ordered one today .

SpinnerRow

I ordered the .60 size. That 1.20 wing is HUGE and after doing some measuring, I'd have to make special arrangements to transport it. I be the .60 size with a DLE 20 and pipe will be fun though!

mighty9

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I agree that 60 size with the dle 20 and pipe will be awesome. I have a couple 26cc and another 50 twin laying around so ill try some things. I may have to get a 60 size next month and do a dle 20 like yours .

AA5BY

It of course depends upon the power preference of the pilot but if the 120 is light enough (around 10lbs) it will fly on the wing and a 20cc would be fine with very good vertical. I'm not sure who would pick a stick for 3D, so the flight envelope would be great. If it is more like 11-13lb plane... a 30cc would be a better choice.

ec121

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If the 1.20 is made like the trainer 40, it will take a 55cc to balance it. My trainer 40 is all lite ply with no holes cut to make the rear part of the fuse lighter. Flies great. But it took a GMS 75 to balance it. I still like their stiks, because they are tail draggers.

mighty9

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Thats pretty typical of a stick plane anyway unless its a LITE version. Thanks for that info. Mine will be here today .

SpinnerRow

When I get my .60 size, I'll start a build thread. I shouldn't have a problem with it being tail heavy with a DLE 20 on the nose and a tuned pipe.

mighty9

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That combo sounds like a lot of fun.Make sure you link the build thread for us.

mighty9

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I got mine yesterday and i must say it looks great.the covering is tight and the glue joints look very well done.Its a lot smaller than my greatplanes giant stick.Looks like it would fly nice with a 26cc engine. My g26 doesnt look like it will fit the firewall mounted @ a 45 .I would have to mount it that way for the canister.I might just put my rcgf on it instead.

SpinnerRow

[link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_10956033/anchors_10956033/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#10956033]I started a build thread for my Drastick .60 if any one is interested.[/link]