Starmer, thanks for taking the time to share all this...appreciated greatly. I'm still waiting on a muffler to finish my Bendix but hopefully maiden will happen soon.
Cheers,
Carl

Carl,
Hope all goes well,

Kinverflyer, It's hot as hell here too. 40C or 104F and 80% humidity. Absolutely miserable. I still tortured myself and took the plane out because I couldn't take it any more.

IS this plane an actual plane that existed? or just a copy...<div>
</div><div>I am looking for a plane for OLD Rhinebeck this year... This would be cool. You have to fly pre-1939 there.</div><div>
</div><div>Anyone know?? </div><div>
</div><div>Thanks</div>

It is a sport plane designed by YT International here in the UK.

OK Thanks... but just to be clear. When you say designed... do you mean designed for RC or did the full scale plane actually exist? I am searching for information about it that I have yet to find.

If it was a real plane... what era is it from?

Thanks

It looks like a modernized Gilmore.

It was COPIED by YT International and renamed to sound original. The original design/idea was a free flight called the Daddy-O. http://www.gryffinaero.com/models/ff.../jm/jmddo.html

This was later designed as an R/C parkflier, with permission, in several sizes and kitted by Stevens Aeromodel.

Mike

I think you will find they took the idea from the Wright brothers

Respectully, I must say that while there are some similarities, I don't think those planes look alike at all. Sorry, but the Bendix is much better aesthetically. Anyway, I got my muffler worked out! Hopefully maiden will happen next weekend. Pix to follow.
Cheers

I wonder what pilot would fit this bird?

The RCGF 15cc gas engine fit pretty well. I had to go with a small box muffler from JTec. Ignition is inside the fuse.
I weighed in at just under 6lbs so I think I'm set. Needs a spinner and pilot.

She has worked out quite well with a good weight, I am looking forward to the test flight report, good luck.

Kinverflyer,
I noticed you have a ESM FW-190 from another thread. How do you like it (as far as flying that is)? I'm about to maiden mine but she's heavy.

I just ordered one of these planes.

What size pilot would fit this plane?
Would this one from HK work?
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...87mmx47mm.html

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Rabdooley,
I think that pilot will be too big. I used a Slimline Xtreme pilot that is 76mm or 3 1/4" wide and I had to cut a little bit out of the cockpit side to make him fit. It's not really noticeable but he looks really cool. Slimline makes a whole series of pilots that I use.</p>

website: http://www.slimlineproducts.com/pk4/...view_product=1</p>

Jason</p>

Mine was one of the early all composite ones slightly heavier than the current version, flew absolutely great, pilot error means she does not fly any more (down wind stall in strong winds), powered by a Saito 1.80.

I have a Bendix also. i will power it with a magnum .52 4 stroke. looks like a good fit. Breaking in engine. .

I got to test fly the Bendix today with good success! The engine is still tight and needs more break-in but this seems to be a good combo power wise. I'm going to get a few more flights before I add graphics and a pilot. Pix to follow... Carl

Congrats on the test flight looking forward to a more detailed flight report

So were do we buy one?

You can buy it here:

http://www.troybuiltmodels.com/items...XSP-57AAF.html

Bruce

I finally got a chance to fly the Bendix last weekend after initial test flights. I'm happy to report that the RCGF 15cc gas engine powers the airframe nicely at just a shade under 6lbs. I've got it pretty much dialed in and it really doesn't have any bad habits. It seems to be a keeper.
Carl

I have enjoyed the flight reports on this plane. I am looking for a plane that will handle high winds well. Any thoughts on this plane. At our flight field, some are using a Twist 40 or 60 on windy days. Windy to me is above 12mph. My test for wind is when i set a plane on the runway and it doesn't blow away, I fly.

rtf60
I love this plane and I fly it all the time, but it has a low stall speed and is light. I'm not sure I would recommend for a heavy wind. One thing is for sure. You could bring it in at a stand still with a good headwind, but if the wind is gusty or a cross wind it could be a real nightmare. I'd go for a larger heavier plane if you want a wind penetrator IMHO.

Jason

Hi there Carlos I also have a rcgf 15 but the beam mount version . Would you be able to measure the inside widgth of the firewall so I can see if this will fit . Also did you use the ca type hinges and how are they holding up . Thanks the pope