Hi Pope,

The width of the firewall is 77mm. The length firewall to backplate is 115mm. I had to recess the carb into the firewall to obtain the proper distance so be sure to reinforce the firewall.
I used to worry about ca hinges with gasers but this doesn't seem to be an issue. The hinges on the Bendix are solid and are holding up fine. I also used micro metal gear servos to save weight with this install. Please let us know if the engine will work for you.

Carl

Thanks Carl I think It might be a bi tight , but maybe with a bit of creative butchering it might fit . Will have to go have another measure . From memory it was about 80mm. Maybe on a angle it could work, anyway I have a few glow engines around that would do the job . Just had another measure and its pretty tight . Does the fuz have triangle stock on the firewall and if so is your measurement including the triangle stock or not ? Gheers the pope

My measurements did not include the triangle stock.

O.K. thanks Carl. I might have to get my mitts on one in person and see if it can be made to work . Cheers the pope

Hey guys,

thanks for all the input, expecially to starmer.

One thing I changed, due to the fact that I am flying off grass, was the UC. I used 55mm wheels and drilled a surplus hole in the UC. The pants are now 10mm higher um and held by one M3 metal screw and a M2 Plastic one against turning. Should the wheel pants catch somewhere the plastic screws will give way and I hope to minimize damage.

Rev

Rev,
Nice Mod.  I was considering doing the same but I never got around to it.  I did damage the UC spats a little when I hit a pothole in the runway.  I guess I could have avoided it by doing what you did.  Nice job.

Dowmer aka. Starmer

Thanks, but it still has to prove itself.

Pilotwise I was first looking at the slimline pilot from my stearman but he is just a tick too tall. I then checked Petes Pilots and had to get myself another cedric. He is perfect

Rev

Nice, I gotta get one

J

Something I really hate are holes im my cowls. I rang up my buddy Gerhard and he came up with this.

Me likey

Maidened today. -10°C but crystal clear. Used half the throws from the manual (40mm+/- seems a LOT!) and the CG at 82mm. Flew brilliantly from the first second. Thought I would definitely not do more than three flights in the cold, ended up with 56 minutes flying time and about 30+ touch and go's

Can only recommend this little plane.

It looks like a natural on the skis! Sweet.
Did the muffler set up do ok?

Reverend,
Love the skis.!!  I agree with you.  This plane is one of my best pleasurable fliers.  It's my "go-to" plane when I just want to relax and have fun.  I noticed you mod'd the tail gear.  Where is it from?  I used Sullivan tail geat for mine.

Jason

Muffler Setup working very well and I am glad I only have minimum cutouts in the cowl.

I really dont like those tail gear setups where the gear is directly glued to the rudder and the servo feels every "hit" directly.

I used this: [link=http://shop.lindinger.at/product_info.php?products_id=64909]click me softly[/link]

Rev

Thanks Rev,
I looks just like the Dubro that I've used in the past. It's a good tailwheel.

J

Since Bendix Specials are out of stock World Wide and have been for some time I think I hit pay dirt today

I went to the Perry GA rc swap meet. There was a RC Store that had brought a bunch of planes to sell. They had a Bendix Special they had partially built (just enough to hang it in their store). They brought it to the show and I got it for $100. All parts are accounted for except the push rods. They didn't do a bad job with the partial build. I have a TT Pro .46 ready to install in it. I just need to get some servos and push rods.

Well I tried to post a pic of it but RCUis not cooperating

Did a quick inventory. I have the eleator, rudder, and throttle servos. I have in my stash all the pushrods I need. At this point I only need to purchase Aileron servos and I think I'm good to go. Going back to the swap meet tomorrow for some low priced servos.

Finally got her going and ready to maiden within the next few days.

Tried to post a picture once again and no such luck

Dear all,

I owned a Bendix for some time, and I had a lot of fun with this plane. After a crash I dumped the parts without thinking

Now I decided to build the Bendix in double size, powered by a Zenoah ZG80. Please can anyone help me with the airfoil used (data or pdf)?
I would also be interested in buying a wrecked or crashed plane...

Best regards from Vienna,

Josef

Josef, amen dude. I love my Bendix and the only thing better would be a 1/4 scale size. I would think any semi-symmetrical airfoil would be fine. If you do a build thread I will follow.
Cheers

Hi,

is there any Bendix special out there? I still want to buy one in any condition, airworthy or not...

Best regards,

Josef