Howdy Folks,

I am looking for a Vertigo @ kit, The swept-wing airplane that has a close resemblance to the Phoenix 6/7/8. I built two in the mid to late 70's. It is my favorite of all time. It was that "perfect" airplane. Now, after a long hiatus from R/C, and upon finding this forum, I wish to re-create that long-past era.

Thank you,
Robert Fish

Hi Robert,
The Vertigo II is my all-time favorite also. I was lucky to buy one already built with Kraft-Hayes electric retracts. I got it from a really nice guy and top-notch pattern flyer who was a KC-135 pilot in the air force. I put a Webra Speed .61
on it and it was just OK. Then I put a piped Rossi on it and that made all the difference. One of our club members was a highway trooper and he brought his radar out to the flying field. He clocked my Vertigo at 135 MPH as it flew
over his patrol car. I flew that Vertigo for about 4 years. I never had a Phoenix of my own, but I flew a couple that belonged to friends. In my opinion, the Vertigo was clearly better. If a good quality Vertigo kit ever becomes available again, I will be first in line to get one. I hope you are able to get one.
Best Regards
JC

Hi..I came across this "Old" post which a couple of guy mentioned the VertigoII...The post if from 2005...But from what they say..You may want to give Wing Mfg. a call...
http://www.wingmfg.com/

Here is the thread I was referring to...Check about half way down the first page and you'll see the posts about the VertigoII..Look for a post by "nxtdoor":
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3053513/tm.htm

Have Fun...

Chuck

Hello-
I am still looking for a Vertigo II kit. I had an offer or two, however, when I replied to the PM, i received no response. In one case, I had an error message. I seem to be having difficulty with the "PM" reply mechanism. So if Ron Coleman is really out there, please contact me @ [email protected]. I had mentioned that I had a "pipe dream" of re-creating more of these airplanes for others to enjoy. Then everyone seemed to clam up on me. Pattern flying seems to be big in the South, and has a well established "Good old Boys" network. Please be assurred that I have no intention of stepping on anyones' toes or invading their intellectual property. I will not reproduce the airplane. I just want one to build and fly. It is an old friend from a long gone and better part of my life. It is something that I would treasure. Of all of the airplanes that I have built and flown over the span of 33 years of R/C, it is still by far my favorite. Once again, I do not want to rip anyone off, I just want one of these airplanes for my personal enjoyment.
Now, if I can get this darned scanner to work, I'll share some photos of my old Vertigos with everyone.

Anyone with a Vertigo II kit that they would like to sell, please contact:

Robert Fish
1892 Moreno Drive
Simi Valley, CA. 93063
E-mail: [email protected]
Home phone: 805-578-2241

Because the "pm" thing doesn't seem to work.

Thank you,
Robert Fish

Try this link [link=http://www.myhobbystore.com/ProductDetails/mcs/productID/1039/groupID/3/categoryID/49/v/10c966ab-6485-439d-9e8b-3c2b73737519]Vertigo II[/link] by Frank Van Den Berg.

Two very different designs Jim - Robert is after the American Skyglass? kit Vertigo2 not the older Brit design.

Ray

" Two very different designs Jim - Robert is after the American Skyglass? kit Vertigo2 not the older Brit design.

Ray"

Thank you for the link, my friend, but I am after the Skyglas Vertigo II. And the search continues.........

Best regards,
Robert

Got one. Thank you. You know who you are.

-Robert