Biplane for OS 65 LA
09-28-2010 | 05:47 AM
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RE: Biplane for OS 65 LA
I had installed my precious (...honestly, she never let me down and never ever quit on me )
on a 40 size GreatPlanes Super Sportster ARF....
I had almost 30+ flights end would still go on....i eventually sold it to fund other airframes...
Here :
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKCT4tBH1p8[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nihrb2Ws9NY[/youtube]
on a 40 size GreatPlanes Super Sportster ARF....
I had almost 30+ flights end would still go on....i eventually sold it to fund other airframes...
Here :
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKCT4tBH1p8[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nihrb2Ws9NY[/youtube]
09-28-2010 | 06:23 AM
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RE: Biplane for OS 65 LA
I'm sorry I wasn't more clear. Funny someone mentioned an Escapade as a second plane. I have been flying the escapade for a while now. The trainer has been sitting and is why I wanted to do something with its inards. I did a little poking and the os 65 la doesn't way much more than the 46 ax. I'll give it a go and see.
09-28-2010 | 10:50 AM
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RE: Biplane for OS 65 LA
There ya go, we were just worried you are trying to level up too quickly and end up with a crashed plane and a broken heart.
"Thats a wittle bitty plane. A .46 AX would be overkill let alone a 55AX! Thats crazy! <span class="info"> </span> "
I couldnt agree more, I have an Irvine 36 on mine and it flies excellent with it. But just check the Great Planes site and see , they have the 55 listed as a recommended engine!!
Usually if you go that route the tail planes flutter and relocate ending in a pile of sticks. Epades dont like speed unless you reinforce the tail. It has been known to happen with just a 46 on it.
"Thats a wittle bitty plane. A .46 AX would be overkill let alone a 55AX! Thats crazy! <span class="info"> </span> "
I couldnt agree more, I have an Irvine 36 on mine and it flies excellent with it. But just check the Great Planes site and see , they have the 55 listed as a recommended engine!!
Usually if you go that route the tail planes flutter and relocate ending in a pile of sticks. Epades dont like speed unless you reinforce the tail. It has been known to happen with just a 46 on it.
09-28-2010 | 01:20 PM
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RE: Biplane for OS 65 LA
Appreciate it 
Got me a bit worried if a smaller 42' ultimate is too much of a step up from an Escapade....Is there a better third plane that people recommend? Preferable that I could throw the 65 la in? Not sure what it is about the Ultimates....They just look really cool. And for 100 bucks, it's hard to beat. But if I am going to have problems, I'd rather not jump ahead too fast...
Got me a bit worried if a smaller 42' ultimate is too much of a step up from an Escapade....Is there a better third plane that people recommend? Preferable that I could throw the 65 la in? Not sure what it is about the Ultimates....They just look really cool. And for 100 bucks, it's hard to beat. But if I am going to have problems, I'd rather not jump ahead too fast...
09-28-2010 | 02:04 PM
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RE: Biplane for OS 65 LA
I also love the Ultimate, Shanet, but I have been told to stay away from it until I become a better pilot:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_94...tm.htm#9443317
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_94...tm.htm#9443317
09-29-2010 | 11:39 AM
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RE: Biplane for OS 65 LA
I think the GP Ultimate Bipe 40 would be a reasonable third plane if you have someone test fly it for you and set it up with low rates and some exponential. I love mine. Mine is well behaved and has no bad habits. The only criticism I have is that the visual image in flight can be confusing - partly because it is small but also because of the extra wing. It should fly well with a 65LA. I'm using a Saito 72 4-stroke - not too different in power or weight.
