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Old 01-19-2003 | 02:07 AM
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has anybody made a taildragger out of the starfire?any fotos? hints ,ideas?
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Old 01-19-2003 | 02:13 AM
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Why do you want a taildragger? If you convert it the CG change will more than likely put it on its nose...
Old 01-19-2003 | 04:02 AM
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I am trying to get the same info on converting a Tower Kaos to a tail dragger configuration. I hate nosegear steering and don't fly the plane because of it.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/showthread...194&forumid=57]
Old 01-20-2003 | 03:15 AM
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RAZOR! MABE IF I MOVE THE LANDIN GEAR FORWARD LIKE ABOUT AN INCH OR SO MABE THAT MIGHT WORK.
Old 01-20-2003 | 08:31 AM
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I have done several low wing planes from convential and switched to a tail dragger. First thing it's never affected the CG at least on mine. Composite gear mounted just forward of the wing box on the starfire and it will fly fine. I just did a brightstar by hobbico (same basically) and it looks and flies great.

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