NEW HANGAR 9 CHRISTEN EAGLE
 

Has anyone else seen the new Christen Eagle ARF offered by Hangar 9 ? I was hoping they would import the one from Seagull, but this looks just as good. Website is showing a mid November release date. All these NEW great looking planes, I just can't help myself!! :) :D

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Looks like it can be set up for glow or electric. Wingspan 54'' 800+ sq. in. wing area, 8 1/2 to 10lbs flying weight. I'm guessing it would be a great fit for a DLE 20 for power with that huge cowling. It also looks like it has plug in wings for easy transportation. I just sold my 1/3 scale GP Eagle, looks like this will be in my hangar next. :)

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Now we know why they wouldn't import the seagull. I bet its a rebranded/reworked Seagull with the H9 badge on it? Specs look very very similar. Nice looking Eagle. Glad they took the time to do the actual 8 color scheme on it, and not the normal boring 4 color scheme. Great job Horizon!!!!!!!!!!!!

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A few months back I e-mailed customer support and asked if they planned on importing the Seagull kit. The reply was that Horizon had something very similar in the works, and to keep checking the web site for updates. I guess this is what they were referring to. I'm sure it will be worth the wait!!

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A nice juicy Pitts special would have been better.

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BH Models makes a Pitts that is a little bigger than the Eagle and it is also a beautiful kit. I have the Eagle on back order, and the BH Pitts in the build queue.

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The BH Pitts is no longer on the menu at Hobby People. They had a killer deal on them back in the summer. Don't know what happened.</p>

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Alright guys the UPS guy delivered my Eagle. Looks really good, the covering job is fantastic. I will post pics when time permits. Overall impression I'm very happy with it. Should be a great match with the Saito 120.:D

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Handyman,
How are you comming on the BH Pitts? Is there a build thread on it?
I have one in the box that I have a magnum 180 just waiting to get assembled.

R.L.
Cub brother #31

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Cubcrasher, mine is also still in the box. There is a thread on RCU search( Re:Why no love for the Pitts S1???) I don't know why the kit didn't get more of a response, it really is a beautiful plane. :eek: There is also a thread in RCGroups

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I picked up my eagle the other day. It looks great except for the top of the turtle deck. has some ridges from when they bent the balsa over it, but it is not bad enough to worry about. Will not get to start on the build until after the new year. I am thinking of a DLE 20 for power but have a Saito .125 already so just have to make up my mind. Will be watching for any build tips that show up on here.

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lets see some pictures of those Eagels please

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Finally getting around to installing the DLE 20. It will fit completely inside ofthe cowl wit just the tips of the pipes and possably the plug wire.

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I was going to install a Saito 120 in mine, but after seeing yours I might have to rethink my options! :eek:

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need video:D

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I finally got the cowl on. I am happy the way it turned out, might have to baffle the air to cool the engine. I did open up holes like the full size, hoping that it will be enough cooling.

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Looking good. I like what you did. :D

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Bob, that looks great. I am fired up about this because I was wanting this plane but with a gas engine and didn't really want a Saito 4 stroke gasser. Now, to find out how it performs!!!</p>

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Bob,

Could you post some pics of the underside of the cowl to show exactly how you cut the cowl? Also, which brand of muffler are you using? Thanks.

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RCU is getting one for review, I should be getting it shortly, I'm very excited, I always loved the looks of this plane.

We are using the recommended nitro setup on it with the Saito engine.

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I will post a picture lookig at the bottom tomarrow as tonight would not be good with the boss;) The pitts muffler is the compact JTec but there is plenty of room for the regular one.

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Here is a couple pics from the bottom.

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eagerly awaiting test flight results, my DLE will be delivered today and can't wait to get it installed. hoping to fly it this weekend, weather permitting. where did you have to place the batteries to get it to balance.

Kevin

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I have not installed the batteries yet. It is balanced at 4 7/8" now so should nothave any problem getting it ballanced ok. Will have to wait for my first flight, went to the flying field oday and there is about 5" of snow onthe runway.

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my DlE arrived today and I mounted it this evening, the whole plane feels so light after I got it all installed, will test run it tomorrow night.

Kevin

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Hello,
Could someone be kind enough to get a all up weight with the DLE 20 with an equipment list. Awesome little plane!
Also, its easy to save weight and the complication of ignition batteries using the IBE units from syssa or wilke and run the whole plane on one battery.
Cheers,
Carl

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test ran the motor last night, sounds good. thinking I may have to add a little reinforcement to the sides of the motor box as the is a little flex when blipping the throttle, built up very light and I think will need to be addressed for durability in the long run.

Kevin

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I was wandering about that. I might add a ply frame in the top opening, cutting out all but about 1/2" all around

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Mine arrived today, while the box looked like the delivery driver used it for a step stool, I photographed removing each layer until I got all the pieces out and the internal packing prevented any damage to the airplane itself or any of the contents of the box.

What a georgous plane, I can't wait to get this one to the field, I think I'm going to need to hand out drool towels.

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I will post pics of my gussets and the doublers I made this evening. I believe it will strengthen it considerably.
Kevin

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test flight was a non event, 2 clicks of aileron trim and she was hands off. very neutral in all aspects of flight. with a little more runtime on the dle and it will be a real powerhouse.

will get a all up weight on mine tonight, batts are a 2/3aaa 720 NiMh on ignition and 2150 2s lipo with dual regulator powered of of one batt. plane os a winner though.

Kevin

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Good to hear that all went well. Can't wait to get rid of some snow around here.

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seflyer-

Could you post some pics of the areas you beefed up for the larger engine? I am considering this as my next project with the DLE and wouldn't wantto lose an engine during flight!!!

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I will pull the cowl off and take some pics today. basically what I did was cut 4 triangular gussets that are glued to the outside of the motor box at near the top and bottom of the sides, these are about an inch wide and extend forward to the firewall. then on the insides I cut 1/8" lite ply doublers about 6 inches long that are glued on the inside of the box from the firewall back, this required removal of the triangle stock that was installed and was replaced after gluing in the doublers.

Kevin

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Hi All,
I just finish the Great Plane Christen Eagle today and now going for the Hangar 9 Eagle. It is a fun bird to put together. I too will be going with the DLE 20 motor in the bird. So I will be following this thread.!!!
Sonny
aka
jet22b

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I'm thinking of glow on this plane.

Give my opinions on either an OS 120 AX or the Saito FA-125. I'm NOT looking to 3D this plane.

Thanks
Kerry

p.s. Please don't give me a bunch of reasons why glow is so horrible.

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not much chance of 3d'ing a Christen Eagle. either of those power choices would be fine.

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Mine is getting the Saito. I dont see why it wouldn't be more than enough power for this plane.

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Doesn't mean people won't try! :D

I just wanted to say that I'm not looking to grossly overpower it.

Thanks
Kerry

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BarracudaHockey,
Take a look at the pictures of my shipping box and plane box. My heart just drop. When I saw the shipping box, I just knew I would not be happy!! Open the shipping box and saw the same hole in the arf box. Not good!!!![:o][:o] Open the kit box and I was shock!!![X(][X(] No damage to any thing!!! The wings was on the bottom of the box!!! If they had been at the top, like I have seen on many arf kits I have receive, they would have been trash, all four panels. Still thinking of going gas on this bird, but I also like the OS 1.20FS
Can not wait to start the build. Baby brother is still waiting for a good day to be maiden!!
Sonny
aka
jet22b