phoenix 8 verse phoenix 7
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phoenix 8 verse phoenix 7
Can anyone tell me the difference between the p8 and p7. I have a fusalage for a p8 and no wings or stabs. I contacted a company that has a set of wings for the p8 but no tail. The company does have the cores for the p7 will these work on the p8? I am also looking for a set of plans or some tech info like dihedrial of the wings and stabs.
Thanks in advance for anyone who can help me
Allen
Thanks in advance for anyone who can help me
Allen
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RE: phoenix 8 verse phoenix 7
Contact George Truett @ [email protected]. You may have to wait awhile for his next run, but his P8 kit is basically just the fuse, wings & stab cores.
I'm sure he would send you just the cores.
I'm sure he would send you just the cores.
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RE: phoenix 8 verse phoenix 7
thanks for that info but I already ordered the wings and he is waiting on me to find out if the stabs are the same before he ships.
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RE: phoenix 8 verse phoenix 7
Seen this from Don Lowe's son?
Phoenix 1 was published by RCM. Was kitted with fiberglass fuselage, but I never saw one of these kits. Originally powered by a Super Tigre .46, then a .51, then a .56 as they became available.
Phoenix 2 was a Phoenix 1 with less sweep, about 15 degrees. Not published. One built.
Phoenix 3 was somewhat larger, similar sweep as Phoenix 1 One built, not published. Airplane still exists.
Phoenix 4 was a new design, less sweep, one built, not published.
Phoenix 5 used the wing and tail from the Phoenix 4, more side area for knife edge, published by American Modeler magazine. Kitted with fiberglass fuselage, foam wing by numerous people. Also a 40 sized version was kitted with a fiberglass fuselage. TONS of these were built. Wing Manufacturing has the molds and is kitting them.
Phoenix 6 was somewhat smaller. Was kitted with a fiberglass fuselage/foam wings. Kit wasn't very good, and was heavy.
Phoenix 7 was a very minor departure from the Phoenix 6, primarily don e for another fiberglass kit seller for something different. High quality kits produced by Joe Bridi, but sold under another name.
Phoenix 8 was somewhat larger. Kits allegedly still available from PAC, but haven't tried to get one. I know the molds exist.
Phoenix 9 was a departure from previous thinking and designed for turnaround pattern. Swept leading edge, straight trailing edge. Larger overall, two piece wing, specifically designed for a muffled tuned pipe. The late Bob Godfrey (of TOC fame) built some of them up for various people. I have one, with an OS .61 RFP ABC, and pipe. Not published.
Phoenix 10 was essentially a Phoenix 9 with a longer fuselage (2 inches?). One built with a Hanno .61. Plane still exists. Last in the series.
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Phoenix 1 was published by RCM. Was kitted with fiberglass fuselage, but I never saw one of these kits. Originally powered by a Super Tigre .46, then a .51, then a .56 as they became available.
Phoenix 2 was a Phoenix 1 with less sweep, about 15 degrees. Not published. One built.
Phoenix 3 was somewhat larger, similar sweep as Phoenix 1 One built, not published. Airplane still exists.
Phoenix 4 was a new design, less sweep, one built, not published.
Phoenix 5 used the wing and tail from the Phoenix 4, more side area for knife edge, published by American Modeler magazine. Kitted with fiberglass fuselage, foam wing by numerous people. Also a 40 sized version was kitted with a fiberglass fuselage. TONS of these were built. Wing Manufacturing has the molds and is kitting them.
Phoenix 6 was somewhat smaller. Was kitted with a fiberglass fuselage/foam wings. Kit wasn't very good, and was heavy.
Phoenix 7 was a very minor departure from the Phoenix 6, primarily don e for another fiberglass kit seller for something different. High quality kits produced by Joe Bridi, but sold under another name.
Phoenix 8 was somewhat larger. Kits allegedly still available from PAC, but haven't tried to get one. I know the molds exist.
Phoenix 9 was a departure from previous thinking and designed for turnaround pattern. Swept leading edge, straight trailing edge. Larger overall, two piece wing, specifically designed for a muffled tuned pipe. The late Bob Godfrey (of TOC fame) built some of them up for various people. I have one, with an OS .61 RFP ABC, and pipe. Not published.
Phoenix 10 was essentially a Phoenix 9 with a longer fuselage (2 inches?). One built with a Hanno .61. Plane still exists. Last in the series.
Jon Lowe
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I have a NIB P8 kit. You want me to trace the stab cores and send a template on paper with dimensions? You could cut templates and stabs from there.
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RE: phoenix 8 verse phoenix 7
I would like to thank everyone who helped me with this issue. I now have someone sending the drawings to Eureka Aircraft Company and they are going to cut them for me. If anyone is in need of any foam wings or stabs I would contact Don at Eureka. Top notch service.
Thanks again
Allen
Thanks again
Allen
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RE: phoenix 8 verse phoenix 7
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