Does anyone have an opinion about the wing on the Aeromaster. Swept or straight? Which wing works best for the different types of flying whether you fly 3D, pattern or just for sport?

Hey fg56,
I've flown all 3 of the Aeromaster variations. My dad and I built several of them back iin the '70s. Mine all had the small wings, but my dad tried the 2 larger variations. I would stick with the smaller wings. The version with both wings swept (the largest configuration) had noticably more drag and seemed less aerobatic. All of our Aeromasters were powered with OS goldhead or blackhead engines - not exceptionally powerful. I did get to fly an Aeromaster powered with an OS 60 FSR (the small wing configuration) that belonged to a fellow club member and really liked the additional power. My dad scratch built one (the small winged configuration) about 15 years ago and powered it with an OS 91 4-stroke. He loved it.
Great airplane (a personal favorite)!
Will BArtlett

fg,

You can fly an Aeromaster with both wings swept in pattern!!! IMHO it's the most precise flying Aeromaster setup. Great flying plane w/an OS .61 FSR/ABC..... what a hoot to fly.... I've gotta get another one of those.

Dan
Carolna Custom Aircraft

Thanx alot guys what said reassures me that this bird will be as awesome it looks i'm gonna be building the aeromaster and a plane called the corsair mk2 in the near future just have to finish this old plane called a super 60% and get that oune up thanx again for the feedback any other tips on these birds would be great i'l be scratchbuilding the aeromaster from plans it'll be the second one i've scratchbuilt the other being the super 60% i'll let you all know how it goes Chris

tell me about the Corsair MK II. I think that is what I have that I flew years ago.

There really isnt going to be a different set-up for different flying and there isnt anything about the Aeromaster that is 3D capable. The sport and pattern swould be the same. Its a classic and a great timeless design though.

rainedave posted a picture of the plans a while ago, and I noticed that the wings are actually semi-symmetrical. I never know that.

Tom

fg56, If you want to learn all about the Andrews Aeromaster go to this thread: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_1682151/tm.htm Its in the Vintage and Antique Aircraft forum. Thread started in 2004 and is still going strong.
Ralph White, Neoga, IL