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Bi-plane
I am looking to get another bi-plane, but do not know which one will suit me the best. I want something that will land easy, if you can really say that. I want one that will take a 91, or just smaller, four stroke.
I did have a Tiger Moth 60, but I just did not like it for some reason and I think it really was because I had it underpowered. I had a O.S.61 fx two stroke on it. I could fly the Tiger Moth just fine and landing was very easy for me, but it just did not do much else and I really felt it would fly the same as my cub does. I would like something like my 4* 60, in the way they fly, if their are any bi-planes that can match them. I am not wanting full 3-d or anything, but something easy and fun to fly. |
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I went from a Nexstar to a 4*40 to a Sig Hog Bipe. It runs very well on a 91 four stroke, and I found it to fly much better than my 4*. I'd highly recommend it.
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IMHO the best bipe out there for general all around flying, and for being an easy bipe to start out on, is the Sig Hog Bipe. I've had 3 Sig Pigs and I love them. They are a lot more forgiving than most other bipes, but still fly like a bipe. They look great. And they are an easy building plane. This plane seems like it was made for a 91 4-stroke engine. You won't be worry here for getting one.
Hope this helps Ken |
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Well I guess I will be going with a Sig Hog Bipe. And if it is as much fun to fly as a 4*, or more, it will be a great plane. Thanks guys.
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I hope it is, as I am nearing completion on mine. From what I have seen, most people are throwing a saito 100 in there. An OS 91 should pull it along very nicely though.
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I have the OS 91 4-stroke in mine and it's plenty of engine for it. The Saito 100 should be a nice fit as well.
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The picture that I use for my avatar is my current Hog Bipe. Here's a couple of pics of it.
Ken |
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Here's a nice build thread for the Sig Hog Bipe
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_25..._1/key_/tm.htm |
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Believe it or not, my GP Super Skybolt ARF can get real slow on landing, and at the same time is very aerobatic and takes a .91 4-strokes very easily.
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ORIGINAL: fadi81 Believe it or not, my GP Super Skybolt ARF can get real slow on landing, and at the same time is very aerobatic and takes a .91 4-strokes very easily. Ken |
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Hey Ken,
I want one of those "if I wanted to Hover..." decals. Where'd you get it? Stevel |
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I've got to cut some for a couple of other guys now too. PM me your address.
Ken |
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Well maybe I will go with the super skybolt since it is in an arf. I have not done a kit yet, but I am trying to find a good to do. I was really thinking of doing the slow poke sport as my first kit, but if the sig hog bipe is a good first kit I will just do it first. What do you guys think?
The reason I am thinking an arf right now is because I work two jobs, and the second job of mine is just getting ready to get going. I own my own lawn care service and it is about time to get started. (I know boo who, but it pays for my rc stuff.) I do have one good reply about the skybolt, what do the rest of you think, go for the skybolt arf now and build a hog bipe also? Or just go with the hog bipe even if it will be my first kit? |
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I`m a builder by nature, but I order this thru Tower $274.98 [link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LC1040&P=1]Skybolt[/link] I used a coupon and I cannot build it this cheap. I`m in the middle of 3 builds, one is a GP Ultimate 40 and it is taking me forever to get it done. I`m o.k. with one ARF in my fleet.
As far as building a bipe, the Sig kits are the easiest to build. |
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Well, I am stuck in the middle. I really want to build my own from a kit, but I know it will take me some time to do. The building part does not bother me, but the covering part is where I think I am going to have some problems. At least to make it look as good as evryones else.
Anyway, I am going to build one and then pray I am able to get it in the air and return it to the ground in one piece. Thats what it's all about isn't it. |
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Every time I fly I'm praying it gets up and down in one piece. And the maiden flight on something you worked on for two or three months is the worst.. :D
My maiden on the Hog Bipe was easy as pie though. It flew very easily and predictably. |
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ORIGINAL: brooke Well maybe I will go with the super skybolt since it is in an arf. I have not done a kit yet, but I am trying to find a good to do. I was really thinking of doing the slow poke sport as my first kit, but if the sig hog bipe is a good first kit I will just do it first. What do you guys think? The reason I am thinking an arf right now is because I work two jobs, and the second job of mine is just getting ready to get going. I own my own lawn care service and it is about time to get started. (I know boo who, but it pays for my rc stuff.) I do have one good reply about the skybolt, what do the rest of you think, go for the skybolt arf now and build a hog bipe also? Or just go with the hog bipe even if it will be my first kit? install the OS .91 surpass on it with a topflight 15x6 and you will see... |
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Jeeze Ken,you don't like heli's??? Here I am stayin' away from the pick on ken threads and now I see this!!!!!!!!!!!:D Thanks for all your previous advice and I was wondering could you help me set up my new elec. heli??
venom |
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Nice Bipe. I especially like"If I wanted to hover, I'd buy a helicopter!
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brooke, If you go with a Hog Bipe (and you should), may I suggest building a balsa cowl for it. I think it cleans up the looks from the "stock" front end.
Here's mine with a 91 OS 4-stroke. I need to move the CG back a bit this season to make it more spirited. As it is it will do a constant knife-edge no problem, but I want to be able to get it to flat spin. The 91 four stroke isn't unlimited but it's a great match for the plane. It'll "just" hover at about 95% throttle. It's not meant to be a hovering plane, but that gives you an idea of the power. |
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ORIGINAL: venom290 Jeeze Ken,you don't like heli's?? Ken |
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As far as covering goes, I was just as nervous. I didn't do anything fancy with mine but I wouldn't be afraid to try more on my next plane.
This was a scratch built from plans. I'm just learning to fly and not sure when I will maiden it. Ken, that is a awsome looking bipe. I would love to build one but the trueness of the wings worries me enough not to attempt it yet. Maybe as a third build. Those decals are awsome, please let me know where you got them. Del |
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ORIGINAL: Delbert Pierce Those decals are awsome, please let me know where you got them. Del Ken |
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Ken, why is there fuel tube wrapped around the muffler on your Hog Bipe ?
Or is the picture just misleading ? |
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ORIGINAL: chashint Ken, why is there fuel tube wrapped around the muffler on your Hog Bipe ? Or is the picture just misleading ? Ken |
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