Pacific Aeromodels 2nd Generation Gee Bee Senior Sportster Model Y with G-62 and Vess 23B prop.

21.5 pounds dry, smooth, stable, graceful.

I like it!!!

Does it land better than the R2 model?

I have a MT62, Chinese clone of the G-62 with electronic ignition, and it really likes the Xoar 23A, I haven't tried a B yet.

Love your magazine.

ANY plane lands better than an R2!

Smooth and gentle 3 pointers are great.

I'm not familiar with Xoar props, but Vess 23B is perfect. 7200 RPM on the ground.

I agree. This plane is one of the finest flying plane I've ever owned. Definitely a keeper.

Dave

Looks nice, Dick. What is different on the 2nd version?

The differences are:

Oracover (UltraCote) covering

True oleo gear with telescoping lower wheel pants

Better servo mounting in fuselage

Thank Dick. I've always liked this plane. Maybe this spring.......

I'M THINKING ABOUT GETTING ONE..I HAVE A BRISON 4.2 AVAILABLE...DO YOU THINK THAT IT WOULD BE OVER-POWERED...THANKS FOR OPINION...BOB ZAR

Just go easy on the throttle...

"Jim" at Pacific Aero cautioned me about cross winds on landing. Due to high stance of the gear, and size of gear, wind can cause flipping over and damage resulting. I haven't read about this problem and am concerned about it. I fly off grass .
Can you give me any feed back regarding landing problems? I would appreciate your response. Thank you........Rich

Since I have not flown the Gee Bee in a cross wind, I have not experienced that problem.

But I have to agree with Jim about the high gear. The wheels are spaced really wide apart which should minimize the problem.

I have one of these in the hanger also. Was wondering what servos you are using, and are you using a stock g-62. would like to know your complete setup of electronics you are using thanks Steve

I have Spektrum 821 digitals on ailerons and elevators, a JR 126 on rudder and standards on throttle and choke.

Stock G-62 with CH electronic ignition and JTEK muffler

Did you install the ignition your self, or did rcignition do it as i see Ralph is talking about retiring

I installed it myself. Easy to do, maybe 15 minutes including timing.

Ralph's ignition goes into the cup mount, CH goes on the front with a separate ignition box.

Whats the voltage rating for this setup

It needs a 4 cell battery with at least 1000 maH.

I guess that's what you meant by "voltage rating".

Well just got of the phone with ch ignitions, and does sound very simple to do.Going to read over the instructions at work today. Thanks for the input Dick Pettit. Talk at you soon HAPPY FLYING STEVE

Sorry was talking about 4.8 or 6 volt

Hey Pettit,

I ordered a PA Gee Bee today and a mt 62 and was wondering about the power of that motor. Is it as powerful as the G-62. I usually stick with name brand stuff but thought I would try it. Has anyone done a comparison of the two.

Where did you get the MT62? Haven't seen one for sale in a while. I've read that they perform similar and that parts all interchange.

They are at LS pro engines. The gentlemen's name is Larry.

I run a MT62 in my SD Extra 260. The motor is running great, you got to get the timing set right then it runs great. I run a 23x8 for 3D in a 18 pound plane. If you have any issues or questions on the MT62 you can PM me and I'll help out. Oh, if it comes with the Chinese plug throw the plug away and get a Champion plug CJ-8 in the lawn care section of Ace Hardware, the Chinese plug breaks up at high speed.

Would a DA 50 power that well?

I think it would. It is mentioned in the instructions as a light weight alternative to the G-62 and it seems to have about the same power.

Jim