I want a fast plane!
08-10-2004, 10:15 AM
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I want a fast plane!
I recently demolished my Cermark F20 and am now looking for a new fast (faster)plane. I have two turbine jets already but want a plane to fly at our local field (not suitable for a trubine). So the question is, what is a good, fast plane that flies as well as the F20? I already have various engines available, ie; 91 VRDF, Rossi 65, OS91fx etc so anything. I thought there were some composite planes around that hauled, any ideas?
08-10-2004, 05:14 PM
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RE: I want a fast plane!
ORIGINAL: KAPTAN KAOS
I want a fast plane!
I want a fast plane!
HI KAPTAN KAOS!
because the term 'fast' is relative, would you please specify your objective(s) according to priority?
Do you rather want a plane that looks fast (e.g. jet like look) or do you want 'open-end speed' performance?
What is the maximum speed you would like to achive?
questions, questions
08-11-2004, 04:12 AM
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RE: I want a fast plane!
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It should be capable of at least 150 mph.
It should be capable of at least 150 mph.
08-11-2004, 08:22 AM
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RE: I want a fast plane!
Hard to suggest a speed machined based on your engines on hand........ but let me give it a try...
1) Pick up a race-ready QM40 (used, glass/foam kit, or new composite kit). Also worth looking around for some older Formula 1 airframes. Install a jett .50 engine. You get style, smoothness, and very likely over 150 mph with the correct prop. Oh, and it will throttle and idle
The F-1 will be heavier and will land faster.
2)Look for some older pattern aircraft..... late 1970's early 1980's. Phoenix 7 or 8, Magic, UFO, Blue Angel, Arrow, Atlas, even some older ones like the Intruder, T2A, Peppermint Patti.... Smaller ships with thinnner wings. My old Compensator with a OS VR 61 generally flew over 120 mph. Install a current 90 or that Rossi 65 and they will move right along
3) Put the 90 or 65 on a .40 size Patriot. Can be done.
1) Pick up a race-ready QM40 (used, glass/foam kit, or new composite kit). Also worth looking around for some older Formula 1 airframes. Install a jett .50 engine. You get style, smoothness, and very likely over 150 mph with the correct prop. Oh, and it will throttle and idle
The F-1 will be heavier and will land faster.2)Look for some older pattern aircraft..... late 1970's early 1980's. Phoenix 7 or 8, Magic, UFO, Blue Angel, Arrow, Atlas, even some older ones like the Intruder, T2A, Peppermint Patti.... Smaller ships with thinnner wings. My old Compensator with a OS VR 61 generally flew over 120 mph. Install a current 90 or that Rossi 65 and they will move right along
3) Put the 90 or 65 on a .40 size Patriot. Can be done.
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RE: I want a fast plane!
How about just another F-20. Go to Kangkeusa.com. look under ARF's. You will find what you are looking for there. Or you might try one that I have never heard of. Check this out ..... http://www.globalhobby.com/public/gallery/127520.asp
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RE: I want a fast plane!
Hi
See if you can find an old ez Dago Red arf. I am flying one with an os df 65 and 11x8 prop, 15% and hitting 170-180 routinely if the local radar is accurate. My only modifications were to use carbon fiber on the bottom of the wing and in the wing joiner sandwich, I eliminated the belly scoop and built a stilleto type of cowl. With a .77 osdf, the performance is scarry. Presently I am building a 60 size cosmic wind (60 span inches) and going to use an osdf 91with full wave pipe
randy.
See if you can find an old ez Dago Red arf. I am flying one with an os df 65 and 11x8 prop, 15% and hitting 170-180 routinely if the local radar is accurate. My only modifications were to use carbon fiber on the bottom of the wing and in the wing joiner sandwich, I eliminated the belly scoop and built a stilleto type of cowl. With a .77 osdf, the performance is scarry. Presently I am building a 60 size cosmic wind (60 span inches) and going to use an osdf 91with full wave pipe
randy.
