Ariel
 

Anybody know if there is a plan for the Ariel, I think it was a Dick Hanson design.
Thanks

RE: Ariel
 

I'm pretty sure it was a Dave Stuart model. He also did the Jupiter.

RE: Ariel
 

Actually Dick's son "Guy" designed the Ariel. I had two fo them. it was a DHM kit and the fuse work was done by Dave Stuart that designed the Jupiter. This model was a 1994-1995 era plane.

The Ariel was a good flying model. I flew mine to the finals in Master class in 1998 and I think Greg Grigsby won Masters class with an Ariel in 1997.

Troy Newman

RE: Ariel
 

And AC Glen won advanced with an Ariel 2 years ago.

Still a fantastic plane.

-Mike

RE: Ariel
 

Dave must have ended up with the molds, as he was advertising the Ariel and the Jupiter in the K factor back inthe mid 90's. When I talked with dave around 4 years ago when I bought a Jupiter kit, he said he'd do an Ariel at that time if I wanted one. Since then I'm pretty sure he's gotten completely out of kit making. (I know he sold the Jupiter molds).

RE: Ariel
 

I just flew my Ariel. This is probably one of the very last in existance today. It was awesome. I used a Saito 150 with 17x6 prop. Dual Lipo''s/regulators for power. I think I will retire her as she is too beautiful to lose! Here are some pics..

RE: Ariel
 

I posted this on another forum. Rich Lee has the molds for the Ariel (and Runaround, Zlin, Elite, Excess, and EMC). He is a good guy and a master glass fabricator.

In fact, here is his latest price list:
Runaround: $275.00
Zlin (fiberglass): $285.00
Elite: $325.00
Excess: $375.00
Ariel: $400.00
EMC: $485.00

His email is richlee_AT_directinet.com, and [link=http://pages.prodigy.net/ka9lnp/rl.htm]THIS WEBSITE[/link] shows some pics.

RE: Ariel
 

Update: The original website was taken down. The link to the archive is located here: [link=http://web.archive.org/web/20050526084547/http://pages.prodigy.net/ka9lnp/rl.htm]CLICK HERE[/link]

RE: Ariel
 

Is he still making kits? I bought a Zlinn from him several years ago - excellent quality!

RE: Ariel
 

Yes! Rich Lee still makes the kits. Mike Bacosa just bought a Zlin from him a few weeks ago. The list above is the price list from Rich a while back.

I am seriously contemplating buying an EMC2. I will also finish my Runaround this winter...

RE: Ariel
 

If anyone is interested I still have my brand new "unbuilt" Ariel in the attic. The plane was custom built by Dave Stuart and is in ARF unpainted form. Contact me privately if interested.

RE: Ariel
 

wow thats almost a 15 year span!! AWESOME

DM

RE: Ariel
 

This is the classic pattern forum (discussing old pattern ships) and not the pattern forum.

Fortunately, it appears that your question has been answered. Good flying.


Ed Cregger

RE: Ariel
 

According to the forum title anything prior to 1996 belongs here - the Ariel definitely qualifies. Personally, I think it should be simply a rolling 10 year limit (anything prior to 10 years ago today, whatever today may be). At the FAI level even 5 years is considered 'dated'.
-Will B.