Guys, since this plane has dissappeared from the market, go easy on it. I bought mine the same time apalson did his and am very protective of this one. It has quite a number of flights on it with many on floats and it still looks brand new. There's very little chance chance of replacing this one so double check it before you fly it. I think it's unique and worth taking care of so go from there. MM

Strewth Mike .... Over here in Aussie you can get them for 2 for a dollar!!

Just kidding ... But yeah .... mine is sitting up in the shed for a while. It will fly again soon as it has a real presence about it eh?

I wish the fuz was'nt to scale ... A little longer would have not have spoiled the look and given a nicer flight envelope. What do you think?

Phil

Yes Phil, you are correct. This plane is not for beginners and does need a little skill bringing it in for a landing. Seems to land smoother on water floats. And yes, a little longer tail moment would help that problem. Just luv it ! MM

Hi
I’ve been flying my Corby since the first of the year. One day I stopped by my local Hobby People store for supplies and it instantly caught my eye. Almost at the same time because of the design of the cockpit I realize that a bust of a Troll doll would make a good pilot. I went on e-Bay and found a Troll with a leather pilot jacket, cut it half (ouch!) and glued it in. I combed its heir back and sprayed it with hair spray. He looks like he is moving while standing still and his eyes are bugged out like he is scared to death, the way I fly… Yes I know it’s silly but it’s fun.

Compared with some of the other ARF planes I’ve had, I am very impressed with the quality of construction. The only questionable thing I could see is the color and fit of the cowling. I also added a spacers to center the wheels in the wheel pants.
When I bought this plane I didn’t realize how much fun it going to be, I love it. At that time I was looking for something that would help me advance out of the usual tricycle wheel, high and low wing trainers that I was fling and it has defiantly been a challenge. I could go on and on about all my hair raising experiences and bad landings, trashing the wheel pants until I just had to remove them. But I just patch him up and back to the field. And its still flying straight and true. This plane has been a true warrior.

I used an OS 61 2-stroke engine and it’s more than enough power for this plane.
Instead of sealing the aileron and elevator hinge gaps with covering material, I taped them in the up position and put a very thin bead of silicone in the gaps, at the bottom, wiped it smooth and let it dry. It’s been holding up okay.
Earlier in this thread someone mentioned that the Corby is very sensitive and I agree. In my first flights I used the recommended test-flight control throws and with the help of a couple more experienced fliers in the club we quickly concluded that any more throw would be too much especially for an intermediate flyer like me. Using low rates and expo helps too! I also moved the CG forward for more control. This plane has a very short moment.

The Corby Starlet has given me a chance to try all those cool acrobatic moves that I see other people doing. I’m not sure if it’s true that they might discontinue it and the H P sales people don’t know either but I still see them on the shelves. Last month they had them on special for $100.00. So I bought another one and stashed it away.
I’ve let a few of the more experienced club pilot’s fly it and they are all very impressed. Again I’m not the most experienced pilot and I know there are a lot of very good and well know sports planes out there but the Corby Starlet is a lot of fun and I would recommend it to any one!

I've just been given a Corby Starlet and in the process of assembly.There are two other Corbys in the club and one owner ,who is quite an experianced builder , has warned me not to use the supplied hinges as they do eventualy fail .I followed his advice and replaced them with Dubro pinned hinges.Just thought I would pass on this information and wondering if anybody else has had the same problem.As ARF kits go Iam very pleased with the quality and fit and looking forward to its first flight.

Hey Mates. Here is another Yank working on a Starlet. Just finished it. Great little airplane. I did put a Thunder Tiger Pro 61 with a pitts style muffler under the cowl. Weight and balance not to difficult. Right wing was heavy. Cant wait to fly but its been cold here in Central Pa

Hi Y'all
Just thought I'd let Y'all know that at least ONE of these Starlets made it's way into Northeast Texas. Just opened the box Saturday , I'm really impressed with this arf. I will power it with a Saito 72.
In one of the earlier post someone mentioned flying with floats ,should be fun as i live on Lake-O-The-Pines.
Appears that there is enought Vert. stab. area to keep it from getting goofy in Yaw. Short coupled so that Pitch axis should be fairly sensitive. Looks like a good replacement for my Clipped Wing Cub with the shortened fuse.. I have a couple of projects ahead of this one but there is a good chance this one will break ahead into front of the line.

Hi
My Corby uses An OS70 Surpass no weight in the nose.I am using P/Pull for the rudder Single H/Duty servo for elevator(not there linkage) Have added instruments and pilot,Flys Great no Pitching And sooo easy to land,Also Have added stars in the white and Large stars under the wing.A Few weeks ago Was taxiing and wind caught the wing and now I have to get a new canopy(Bugger) Tried to Add Pics But To No Avail
Rob

It's sad this little ARF was not given a review or the good credit it deserves. Yo Ed, a Saito .82 might be a little better to use. It's still one of my favorites with quite a number of flights on it and absoulutly no wear or hangar rash at all on it. It's still a lot more fun with a pair of Falcon Floats on it and that big rudder eliminates the need for a water rudder. Enjoy it ! MM

Hey fella's. I just received the Spring 2007 Hobby People catalog in the mail. It has a picture of the new giant scale Corby. It is a 38.5% size. 85" wingspan and 70" long, designed for a 1.80 FS or similar engine. It is in a red, white, and blue scheme taken from a full size Corby. It looks awesome. If you are a fan of the Corby, you are going to like this one!

Oh swell ! Thats just what I needed to find out. [] MM

Sorry, Mike!

i've looked at the hobby people website and went to catolog and they still show the corby starlet in stock

ken

"Sheeshsters" , [] How am I going to pull this one off. I told the wife, " no more planes" [ I'm at 29 planes already ] ...... What to do.....I better just think about it for a while.....Hmm..... MM[]

Can I use a magnum .91rfs, are they not allmost identical in size to the .70. I allready have four new ones.Is the guality better than the other sportsman aviation models. I had a profile job from them a few years ago, and that was built prety crappy.

When you guys are ready to see what a Corby Starlet will really do, install an OS 1.20 AX in it. I have 47 flights on my Corby powered with a 120 AX... it's just flat AWESOME! This aircraft balances perfectly with the AX, no dead-weight needed anywhere.

mfuess,

I'm surprised you didn't try yours with a Venum 30 . I would think that would be a perfect candiate aircraft for you to experiment with...is Tim or Novabill reading this thread. For those of you wondering what I'm talking about, check out http://www.copperheadaviation.com/co...?idCategory=82. They may need to send you one for "evaluation" purposes .

Gary

P.S. I've got my 120AX on a Morris Hobbies Jerry's Big Boy and I love it. That is one smooth running engine with tons of power.

for those who like the corby starlet ,hobby people now have a giant corby just reased.85 in wing span.check it out

ken

here is my Corby i bought a while ago ready for its first flight, it has a magnum 61 2 stroke in it and it is fast, i had two of these beautys with the same engine. the wheel fairings only lasted one flight til the came undone.

sorry, my picture did not upload

Ed,

I just ordered the Corby Starlet ARF, and plan to put a Saito72 in it - fairly straightforward? Did you use the Magnum metal mounts? Muffler fit ok? What works best for throttle pushrod location? Also wondering where to put the fueler (I use the slimline excel) - perhaps simulate the gas cap on top of the fuse, behind the cowl? Did you bring the lo speed needl extension out the bottom of the cowl?

Tks, RB8

MormonMike,

Really like Homer as a pilot - where'd you find him? What size / dimensions work out best for a pilot, given the Starlet canopy?

Thanks,
RB8

Corby Starlet Hmmmm Naperville should be reaccented in pink redball8

Limbo, My "Homer" came from an old "Burgerking" promo. It certainly goes well with the Starlet Seeya, MM