Great Planes Giant Ugly Stick
08-21-2011, 11:00 PM
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I too own and fly the Giant Big Stik and I too am very pleased with it over all.
If Tower Hobbies is interested in making even more money, they should develop and market a Giga Stik. Make the model for a 55cc engine for sport flying, and larger engines for more spirited flying. Yes, it should be an ARF.
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If Tower Hobbies is interested in making even more money, they should develop and market a Giga Stik. Make the model for a 55cc engine for sport flying, and larger engines for more spirited flying. Yes, it should be an ARF.
Ed Cregger
08-21-2011, 11:14 PM
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I'm not saying that a G38 is a bad choice, but it would be pretty close to the bottom of my list of choices. Why? Because it is really big and heavy. They run great and handle great. You could do worse, but your G26 would be a much better choice.
If you have the money for a new engine, the DLE 20cc engine will fit in the stock nylon mount, which also lets you use a nose gear. It is at least as strong as a stock G26, which will hover Dick Pettit's GBS, so how much more power do you need? That would suit me perfectly and I enjoy hotrodding a bit.
In your position, what would I do? I would settle for using the G26 that I had and I would learn how to fly with conventional landing gear. Seriously, once you get some good instruction using conventional landing gear, you won't want to go back to tricycle landing gear again. Anyway, good luck in making your choices and let us know how it all works out, with some pictures.
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If you have the money for a new engine, the DLE 20cc engine will fit in the stock nylon mount, which also lets you use a nose gear. It is at least as strong as a stock G26, which will hover Dick Pettit's GBS, so how much more power do you need? That would suit me perfectly and I enjoy hotrodding a bit.
In your position, what would I do? I would settle for using the G26 that I had and I would learn how to fly with conventional landing gear. Seriously, once you get some good instruction using conventional landing gear, you won't want to go back to tricycle landing gear again. Anyway, good luck in making your choices and let us know how it all works out, with some pictures.
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09-06-2011, 03:19 PM
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RE: Great Planes Giant Ugly Stick
hey guys i have been flying a gp giant stick on electric all summer it is awsome unlimeted power i have a 160 brushless outruner on 10 cell 5000mah lipo good for 10min. time 18x10 apc prop 12lb weight
09-07-2011, 05:13 AM
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I used the stick as an expermintel for larger electric setups i like most people only had smaller E powered planes but now i am looking for my next conversion in larger size
09-07-2011, 07:20 AM
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Been flying my Giant Big Stick since Febuary. Power 160 10S5000 20x10 APCe. Timer on 12 min. only about 3300mah put back in after flight. Straight up rolling vertical as far as I can see. All my giant scale going electric. Just did 22lb. Corsair. Sold all my glow and gas engines. Ain't never lookin' back.
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09-08-2011, 05:06 AM
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nm2k i have been dealing with HOBBIE PARTZ a 5000 mah 5cell is around 30.00 i run 2 packs in series
nm2k i have been dealing with HOBBIE PARTZ a 5000 mah 5cell is around 30.00 i run 2 packs in series
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09-10-2011, 07:05 AM
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I was just thinking of this very combo. I would like to support an American engine/motor company. How do you like the Syssa by now? Thanks Brian
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I have a stik with a Syssa 30 on it. I only had to add about 3 or so ounces in front. I have the ignition, ibec, and fuel tank up front with the battery just behind the tank. The plane has unlimited verticle. I have my tx set uo on a 15 min timer and always have a lot of fuel left.
I honestly can't imagine this plane with a 55 in it.
I have a stik with a Syssa 30 on it. I only had to add about 3 or so ounces in front. I have the ignition, ibec, and fuel tank up front with the battery just behind the tank. The plane has unlimited verticle. I have my tx set uo on a 15 min timer and always have a lot of fuel left.
I honestly can't imagine this plane with a 55 in it.
09-10-2011, 07:33 AM
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RE: Great Planes Giant Ugly Stick
Good to see this thread alive .I have one of these with a 50cc twin with canisters.Its quiet and powerful.Lots of fun with flaps too
09-10-2011, 10:45 AM
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Good to see this thread alive .I have one of these with a 50cc twin with canisters.Its quiet and powerful.Lots of fun with flaps too
Good to see this thread alive .I have one of these with a 50cc twin with canisters.Its quiet and powerful.Lots of fun with flaps too
Now there is a good idea. I have an ancient Tartan Twin ignition/gas engine that would probably provide adequate power for this old man's flying style. I am a bit concerned about the weight though...
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09-10-2011, 11:55 AM
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Roger.
Having "retired" a while back and now living on fixed income, my shopping days are not what they used to be.
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ORIGINAL: go vertical
nm2k i have been dealing with HOBBIE PARTZ a 5000 mah 5cell is around 30.00 i run 2 packs in series
nm2k i have been dealing with HOBBIE PARTZ a 5000 mah 5cell is around 30.00 i run 2 packs in series
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09-10-2011, 01:53 PM
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RE: Great Planes Giant Ugly Stick
Tower has them back in stock. I went online and ordered one and they are now $299.99 plus $80 oversize box shipping. The last one I bought was $239 and free shipping. I may have to re-think this. Brian
09-11-2011, 07:58 AM
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I'm not saying that a G38 is a bad choice, but it would be pretty close to the bottom of my list of choices. Why? Because it is really big and heavy. They run great and handle great. You could do worse, but your G26 would be a much better choice.
If you have the money for a new engine, the DLE 20cc engine will fit in the stock nylon mount, which also lets you use a nose gear. It is at least as strong as a stock G26, which will hover Dick Pettit's GBS, so how much more power do you need? That would suit me perfectly and I enjoy hotrodding a bit.
In your position, what would I do? I would settle for using the G26 that I had and I would learn how to fly with conventional landing gear. Seriously, once you get some good instruction using conventional landing gear, you won't want to go back to tricycle landing gear again. Anyway, good luck in making your choices and let us know how it all works out, with some pictures.
Ed Cregger
I'm not saying that a G38 is a bad choice, but it would be pretty close to the bottom of my list of choices. Why? Because it is really big and heavy. They run great and handle great. You could do worse, but your G26 would be a much better choice.
If you have the money for a new engine, the DLE 20cc engine will fit in the stock nylon mount, which also lets you use a nose gear. It is at least as strong as a stock G26, which will hover Dick Pettit's GBS, so how much more power do you need? That would suit me perfectly and I enjoy hotrodding a bit.
In your position, what would I do? I would settle for using the G26 that I had and I would learn how to fly with conventional landing gear. Seriously, once you get some good instruction using conventional landing gear, you won't want to go back to tricycle landing gear again. Anyway, good luck in making your choices and let us know how it all works out, with some pictures.
Ed Cregger
I just want to be sure that I understand your comment about using the G26. Are you saying that the G26ei would be a good selection to power the GBS to do typical sport flying such as big loops, immelmens, good climb power, that sort of thing as compared to what some describe as scale speed flying. I don't doubt you, I just want to be sure I understand. Thanks.
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09-12-2011, 09:21 AM
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Ed,
I just want to be sure that I understand your comment about using the G26. Are you saying that the G26ei would be a good selection to power the GBS to do typical sport flying such as big loops, immelmens, good climb power, that sort of thing as compared to what some describe as scale speed flying. I don't doubt you, I just want to be sure I understand. Thanks.
Howard
ORIGINAL: NM2K
I'm not saying that a G38 is a bad choice, but it would be pretty close to the bottom of my list of choices. Why? Because it is really big and heavy. They run great and handle great. You could do worse, but your G26 would be a much better choice.
If you have the money for a new engine, the DLE 20cc engine will fit in the stock nylon mount, which also lets you use a nose gear. It is at least as strong as a stock G26, which will hover Dick Pettit's GBS, so how much more power do you need? That would suit me perfectly and I enjoy hotrodding a bit.
In your position, what would I do? I would settle for using the G26 that I had and I would learn how to fly with conventional landing gear. Seriously, once you get some good instruction using conventional landing gear, you won't want to go back to tricycle landing gear again. Anyway, good luck in making your choices and let us know how it all works out, with some pictures.
Ed Cregger
I'm not saying that a G38 is a bad choice, but it would be pretty close to the bottom of my list of choices. Why? Because it is really big and heavy. They run great and handle great. You could do worse, but your G26 would be a much better choice.
If you have the money for a new engine, the DLE 20cc engine will fit in the stock nylon mount, which also lets you use a nose gear. It is at least as strong as a stock G26, which will hover Dick Pettit's GBS, so how much more power do you need? That would suit me perfectly and I enjoy hotrodding a bit.
In your position, what would I do? I would settle for using the G26 that I had and I would learn how to fly with conventional landing gear. Seriously, once you get some good instruction using conventional landing gear, you won't want to go back to tricycle landing gear again. Anyway, good luck in making your choices and let us know how it all works out, with some pictures.
Ed Cregger
I just want to be sure that I understand your comment about using the G26. Are you saying that the G26ei would be a good selection to power the GBS to do typical sport flying such as big loops, immelmens, good climb power, that sort of thing as compared to what some describe as scale speed flying. I don't doubt you, I just want to be sure I understand. Thanks.
Howard
If you already have the G-38 and not the G-26, then by all means use the G-38. It will power your model well. I just like to bolt the engine on and go. I'm not sure that you'll be able to do that with the G-38 because of its weight. If you don't mind using rear mounted servos and building a battery box behind the trailing edge of the wing in the fuselage, the G-38 might be an excellent choice.
For scale-like flying, I'm sure that a G-26 would be enough, but you stipulated that you want something more than that, which I didn't catch the first time that I read your post.
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12-20-2011, 04:53 PM
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RE: Great Planes Giant Ugly Stick
Is it too late to join your 6 year old Stik party ?
The big brown truck just pulled up the driveway.
Wud-do-ya know...............buried in that truck was a shiny new OS 33GT and a big ol' Big Stik !
Joe M.
The big brown truck just pulled up the driveway.
Wud-do-ya know...............buried in that truck was a shiny new OS 33GT and a big ol' Big Stik !
Joe M.
12-20-2011, 05:41 PM
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Is it too late to join your 6 year old Stik party ?
The big brown truck just pulled up the driveway.
Wud-do-ya know...............buried in that truck was a shiny new OS 33GT and a big ol' Big Stik !
Joe M.
Is it too late to join your 6 year old Stik party ?
The big brown truck just pulled up the driveway.
Wud-do-ya know...............buried in that truck was a shiny new OS 33GT and a big ol' Big Stik !
Joe M.
Good for you, Joe.
My Giant Big Stik is still in the box, but the cataract operations will happen after the first of the year and then look out flying field!.
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12-20-2011, 05:52 PM
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Good for you, Joe.
My Giant Big Stik is still in the box, but the cataract operations will happen after the first of the year and then look out flying field!.
Ed Cregger
Good for you, Joe.
My Giant Big Stik is still in the box, but the cataract operations will happen after the first of the year and then look out flying field!.
Ed Cregger
Yeah, I hear Ya. I thought these were supposed to be the Golden Years ?[X(][X(]
Nope, no cataracts.............yet. But how about high cholesterall, high blood pressure, diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis...........I think I covered them all.[:'(][:'(]
Joe M.
os 33 heard some good some not so good???
12-21-2011, 03:54 AM
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Yeah, I hear Ya. I thought these were supposed to be the Golden Years ?[X(][X(]
Nope, no cataracts.............yet. But how about high cholesterall, high blood pressure, diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis...........I think I covered them all.[:'(][:'(]
Joe M.
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Good for you, Joe.
My Giant Big Stik is still in the box, but the cataract operations will happen after the first of the year and then look out flying field!.
Ed Cregger
Good for you, Joe.
My Giant Big Stik is still in the box, but the cataract operations will happen after the first of the year and then look out flying field!.
Ed Cregger
Yeah, I hear Ya. I thought these were supposed to be the Golden Years ?[X(][X(]
Nope, no cataracts.............yet. But how about high cholesterall, high blood pressure, diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis...........I think I covered them all.[:'(][:'(]
Joe M.
It doesn't take much to keep one from flying, I have been taught. This comes from a guy that used to fly two times a day for a while. Not two flights a day. But two complete three or four flight pattern practice sessions. I had a cooperative boss and a very supportive wife.
I still have the very supportive wife, lucky me.
Ed Cregger