I'm getting ready to cover my Kaos .40 kit and I was wondering if there is anything that I should do to make it a better plane(not saying that it needs it).

Scrap the tower wing and scratch build the original, there is something different about the tower wing. I suspect that the included some wash out in the "updated design". Although it does fly good, it does tend to be a little squirrelly inverted, I don't ever remember my Super Kaos' being this way.

How do you get an origional?
Tower doesn't sell them.

Get the plans from RCM and cut the parts out. LOL

I've got on in storage in the USA that I built back in 1998 and still have yet to fly it. If I remember, I needed to put on the ailerons and install the radio. I have a foam core wing set that I may build after I read one of the above posts.

John

Thats a good idea. Go to dynamic balsa and get a foam Kaos wing.

http://www.dbalsa.com/

I already have the wing fitted to the fuse perfectly and don't want to spend the time or money on a new wing. Does anyone have any more suggestions?

My kit flies fine with the Tower wing as well as my older Monokote version ARF. I don’t know what wing is on the most current ARF. The balance was pretty close with an OS 46 FX but the ARF needed some weight added to the tail with an Irvine 53 ABC. If you are running a large engine be sure you have the firewall glued in well with epoxy. The 53 adds some fun to the top end speed and vertical!

This is an old kit that I was given. I'm using the Evolution TPS once I get a part for it.

Evolution 46?

Trainer Power System. It's a .45 that comes with a 3blade prop and spinner for $80. It has only one problem with speed though, Last time I used it, my carb retainer flew out when I was around 200mph.[:'(][:'(][:'(][:'(] If Horizon hasn't messed up the order to the LHS, then a new carb retainer should be in now.

Okay, Horizon messed it up on two orders then backordered it indefinately.[:@] I guess I'll have to wait some more.[>:] Does anyone have any pics of their Kaos? If so I would love to see them.

My modified Tower Koas 40 kit powered by an OS 46. Flies great!

That looks good!
The big brown truck came today and I have done a little bit of work on my Kaos today. There's nothing like Monokote. I'm sick of using this crappy Towerkote. I bought Monokote for my Kaos and I don't know why I even considered Towerkote. Can you tell how much I love my Monokote?

Okay, back to the thread. Does anyone else have any pics?

Attaching photos of vintage planes including a Kaos, Daddy Rabbit Taurus and QF-III.

Regarding making changes at this point It's time to go for it. You can check the possibility of washout by measuring the wing incidence at the root and the tip. If you set the plane so the wing is at 0 degrees by the fuselage and there is positive incidence at the tip you have washout. If you have negative then it is washin (which is actually worse!).

EXCAP232

Thanks EXCAP232. What's a QF-III. I have completed the base color on my Kaos and don't have an incidence meter. I have heard about the washout both dirrections and I'm thinking that it is just the quality of the build. It's time for me to start on the leaves now.

Okay. I'm done with the Monokote. I had a major problem clear coating it, but it came out okay. I just realized that I haven't glued my aileron servo rails in yet. The dirrections aren't clear here. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Just thought I'd up load a couple photos of the Tower 40 Kaos that I built. I modified the tail feathers and used a Dirty Birdy canopy; hence the name "Dirty Kaos". This plane has Great Planes mechanical retracts that work great!!

Sincerely,
Steve T.
Monson, Massachusetts

Looks good MrSteve09. I flew my Kaos yesterday and I LOVED it. I had two perfect flights on it. I'll upload pics soon.

Okay, I had 4 perfect flights yesterday and one that ended up in the corn.[&o] I love this plane. Pics will come in soon. Does anyone else have pics of their Kaos?

Here's my Kaos.

Nice job Woops...Looks fast sittin' still!

Thanks. It's a joy to fly. I think I will always have one of these in my hanger(not saying anything here). Maybe I'll make a full scale Kaos.[sm=idea.gif]

Here's my Kaos 40. Built it in '98. Flies Great with an OS 46FX.

WOW[X(] Great job. How many flights do you have on it? I've gotten nearly 80 on mine.

Woops