Old homebuilt plane
 

My uncle designed and built this plane back in the 80's. I think it flew once and was fairly fast. I might make it air worthy again.



https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...85839fe7be.jpg

Looks cool!
Is it just me or does the landing gear wire look pretty thin?
More pic? ;)

Ha. My uncle warned me that there would be comments about the landing gear. It's only a 5lb plane, the wire gear is very stiff..

I never agreed with the long stroke pattern engine, I'm going to try a short stroke.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...5b3e79240b.jpg

Here's the first 3 options I have in my collection. Thoughts?

OPS 60
YS 60
JETT 90

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...f88b065b91.jpg

I bet it would be faster with the OS running a 12x12 APC cut down to 11”.

Alright, I'll add that to my thoughts. Thanks

Get that Jett on there, cool looking plane.

Cool plane.

I'm slowly getting to that age where I start to long for the good old days: plans and kits that can be modified, a good selection of engines and exhaust systems available, and people around you that know a thing or 2 about putting together something that isn't ARF or PNP.

I guess I'm becoming one of those old farts 😂