Article needed, Dave Gierke Northern Eagle
 

Does anyone know what magazine this was published in so I might search my piles?
Thanks,
Chris...

RE: Article needed, Dave Gierke Northern Eagle
 

Chris,

Flying Models, September 1973.

Would you like a copy of the article?


Ray

RE: Article needed, Dave Gierke Northern Eagle
 

surely by now everyone knows to direct these type of inquires right to Ray.:eek: why waste time?

RE: Article needed, Dave Gierke Northern Eagle
 

Sure, Ray.
Thanks for looking. I may have that issue in my files.
Chris...

RE: Article needed, Dave Gierke Northern Eagle
 

Well, YEAH!
But to put them out to everyone is only fair.
Chris...

RE: Article needed, Dave Gierke Northern Eagle
 

This model looks like it could have control line stunt roots! Very Cool! [sm=49_49.gif]

RE: Article needed, Dave Gierke Northern Eagle
 

I'd like to see one in the air. Looks aggressive!

Brian

RE: Article needed, Dave Gierke Northern Eagle
 

Dave was a favorite of mine when I was a small boy tagging along behind my Dad in the 60's. Navy Nats and all of that. These were taken at the '67 Nats at Los Al, CL Stunt event. Here is a time before even Lanier ARF's!
Chris...

RE: Article needed, Dave Gierke Northern Eagle
 

Yep, Dave was a well known C/L stunt flyer in the 60's and 70's, his stunt models looked like that too, remember the Novi?
Evan.

RE: Article needed, Dave Gierke Northern Eagle
 

Hi Evan,
Yes. The pictures there are of Dave with his Novi III with which he placed at the nationals, and his All American Eagle that he brought along to display. He ended up selling it to a local guy and it resurfaced about 5 years ago. A friend of mine has it now, a very interesting design with throttle, brakes and super detailing like all of dave's ships.
Chris...

RE: Article needed, Dave Gierke Northern Eagle
 

Yes,
Lovely ship, and Flying Models Magazine are still selling the plans for this design.
I think it's called a copyright!
Dean Pappas

RE: Article needed, Dave Gierke Northern Eagle
 

I have both these drawings, magazine size, and have always hankered after the Northern Eagle as a build. Novi would convert to a different looking R/C as well...just musing, you understand, I have done similar to USA-1, and have both a C/L and an R/C version of the thing...one wonders whether one should...
Evan, WB #12.

RE: Article needed, Dave Gierke Northern Eagle
 

You did a USA-1 R/C? Did you build the wing as an I-beam?
Chris...

RE: Article needed, Dave Gierke Northern Eagle
 

Hey Dean,

Thanks for the info on the plans availability.
I never asked for the plans in this thread, if you would read it, only the article.
I have the magazine and I'll buy the frickin' plans from Carstens. Or I'll enlarge the plans from the magazine, which is perfectly legal.

Chris...

RE: Article needed, Dave Gierke Northern Eagle
 

Chris, yes.
Evan.

RE: Article needed, Dave Gierke Northern Eagle
 

Awesome. Do you have pictures of it? I'd love to see them.
Chris...

RE: Article needed, Dave Gierke Northern Eagle
 

Chris, here 'tis.
Evan.

RE: Article needed, Dave Gierke Northern Eagle
 

And the C/L version...
Evan

RE: Article needed, Dave Gierke Northern Eagle
 

Dean,

My original post #2 edited to reflect your concerns.

Ray

RE: Article needed, Dave Gierke Northern Eagle
 

Yep, Dave was a well known C/L stunt flyer in the 60's and 70's, his stunt models looked like that too, remember the Novi?

I think in the mid to late 70s, he was flying RC with Hal DeBolt. I remember seeing him at a contest and his wife shared our canopy.

Paul

RE: Article needed, Dave Gierke Northern Eagle
 

That's rally neat, Evan. Thanks for the pics.
Chris...

RE: Article needed, Dave Gierke Northern Eagle
 

Dave was also an active R/C pylon racer and very knowledgable engine man besides being a world class C/L Stunt flyer. As you can tell, he was a phenominally talented builder who would routinely produce true works of art.
Scott

RE: Article needed, Dave Gierke Northern Eagle
 

Hi, Im also a great fan from Mr Gierke, anyone could share the article from the N Eagle with me??
thanks in advance
Carlo ;)