I fly SPA-legal planes since I love the simplicity and low cost of these early pattern planes, yet since they ARE designed as pattern planes, they fly like a pattern plane....(smoothly), and go right where you point them. And best of all, they are capable of doing beautiful precision maneuvers if you practice them some. Planes like the Taurus, Kwik Fly, Dirty Birdy etc also make great sport planes, and cost no more than some modern planes that don't fly as well.

The Taurus, Kwik Fly, and larger King Altair, (see attached) are all offered as laser-cut kits by Jeff at www.Homeandhobbysolutions.net . The Dirty Birdy is from Blue Jay, there is a Compensator kit etc etc. and there are many other kits coming out now, if you ask a few questions.

As I said in my "Vintage Aerobatics" article for Model Aviation, younger pilots don't view these planes as pieces of nostalgia; they look at them as neat good flying planes, built for areobatics, that you can compete with if desired in the lower levels of AMA pattern, and certainly SPA contests. They are challenging, and a "blast" to fly. All these so-called "OLD" plane designs are NEW to them...it's the fun of flying them, along with the competition that counts, so I believe organizations like SPA have the potential for a bright future. SPA membership continues to grow quickly and branch out across the country. New chapters are being formed and competitions staged. We just held TWO REGIONAL judges clinics last weekend in different states...a first for SPA, and already have as many active members in April of this year as we had at the peak of last year's flying season. We're getting new members every week as word is spreading The larger it gets, the faster membership grows. In Florida, they are now becoming experienced at flying combined SPA/BPA contests, with some big names in pattern competing.

Yes I think SPA/BPA has a bright future ahead.

Duane

Over on the Eastern Cay, you can plug in what you are looking for, every time something like it shows up, you will get an e-mail. Make sure you put the name: "Sig Whatever", then you can have good opportunity. I have seen two of those in the last year come up. Put a request in on RCU or that other place, someone will answer.

Crank

Nice and cool King.....................

Thanks for the response. I have sent Dan some template info on a EU-1A kit a while back and I had'nt thought he might produce one.

lectric,

Your EU1 templates were really helpful in making the new templates for the foam wing. We are moving right along with that and as it always seems there is never enough time it is a slow but steady effort. No way have I given up on Chuck... we'll get that new Atlanta kit out...again.. just a matter of time.

Too many airplanes and now enough time.... now if I could just quit the college teaching thing I might get more done.... something about retirement/health care//etc...LOL


Dan
Carolina Custom Aircraft

Hi thanks:
I haven't given up on building my EU but I keep being drawn to an Atlanta. I have several of the newer 2M stuff YS140 power but I still like the old trike 60's. I realize you have a lot going on but if you get a chance let me know when the EU and Atlanta kits are avail. No rush have enough to fly this year but next winter will be here before we know it and thats when I build.

I have an MK Aurora. It is a collectors piece, absolutley marvelous condition.
Going to be selling it.

More info is needed. Which size Aurora, still as kit or already built?

FB

Aurora 60 NIB

How much?

FB

would my hanno fit that kit?

Yes it would, I also have Hanno with red tuned pipe and header, ran once, LNIB

Having done a little research I have seen this kit go for $400. I think that is out of the question and a little unrealistic, but would like to get a reasonable price for these

How much ?

Crank

Whatever the figure...

On this forum? Sold!

I really like building and the MK kits are some of the most enjoyable kits. I wish they weren't as popular so the prices would come down, or beter yet if they were re-introduced.

Plans are available and the ones that are not can be obtained from fellow builders, but I would rather build than cut parts. Other people prefer scratching a kit and are very good at it. Unfortunately I'm not...[&o] Not enough patients.
Check out 8178 build (Blue Angel) and Rainedave builds. You'll be inspired and you'll get that Rossi out of the box and in a plane!

DM

The side exhaust is always an option too, I have this one that is going on the chopping block

What's the serial Number on the Hanno?
Thanks,
Will B.

my hanno serial number places it in the MKI era. however i don't have it handy.

Thanks to The Edge, I'm finally getting my NIB Aurora!!

ok, I'm starting to get a little stock of kits. At what point do you become a collector over being a builder of your kits??


DM

sweet!! congrats.

If you build that, you'll make baby jesus cry.

RC friends help RC friends Aurora, I am happy to have let you have the kit at such a reasonable price and you most certainly know that a little help my way would be such a wonderful return, nudge, nudge....

Congrats on the Aurora 60 Kit Dave!! A treasure indeed...

THanks everyone!
Postal Lady came today with a box!!

Renegde,
I don't plan on buildng the kit. I Do plan to make a few copies. I stll have that Citation that I'm working on. Making 3 kits with that one! .

Canopy is nice. I'll soon make a plug and offer them here. just material and shipping is all the compensation needed. I'll start early next month. I'm moving this month.

There is another Aurora listed in The Bay. Looks Perfect.

DM

I cant think of any other kits that I really want.

Maybe I should start flying...


DM