Finally finished Skybolt #2, and test flown...

here's another pic

and finally the bottom, I love those checks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi kneesaknock'n

Your plane looks great. I added your pictures to my Slybolt file.
I have been looking at this plane in catalogs and a few at the field for quite some time now. The GP Skybolt has really caught my eye. I have been flying low wing planes for some time now and was seriously thinking of building and flying my first bi-plane. Do you think this beauty would be a good first bi-plane?
Wayne

Wayne, as for first biplane, I would say go for it, the flying part that is, she flies like she's on rails...As for the building part, Its up to you this kit is a stinker to build...I saw a Super Skybolt for sale not to long ago on the U...There is a good post on the Skybolt in this section, do a search for Skybolt you will see it, it got pretty lengthy, shows the building process, etc, etc...I am just a sucker for the Skybolt, some like the Ultimate better, but, not me...Good luck in the future with whatever bi-winger you choose... Here's a pic of My first Skybolt......

Thanks for the tips kneesaknock'n.
I haven't bought the kit yet but I downloaded the manual.
Oh my, It looks pretty involved. I will probably go ahead and build it myself. There is just something about building and flying that gives me the most satisfaction.
Wayne

The Skybolt is an excellent flier, but it is a little complex when it comes to building. But if you have a few kits under your belt, you shouldn't have too much trouble.

Here are some videos of mine if anyone cares to look:

http://204.96.183.34/Skybolt/Videos/

Say Minniflyer what engine setup you got on your Skybolt, It sounds sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks MinnFlyer for your input. I have only built seven airplane kits. I think I can build the skybolt. If I have any problems I can count on the RCU and good people like yourself.
Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and advice.

Wayne

A very nice pair of Skybolts you have there Kneesaknockn! I've just got one question...

How do you decide which ONE your going to bring to the field?

I've yet to maiden mine. I've only gotten out to fly two times this season, and conditions were not the best. Hopefully I will find more time soon.

kneesaknock'n, Nice Skybolt. What engine are you running? Do you know what it weighs? If you're curious I have a pic of mine in my gallery. That checkerboard looks good in the air, doesn't it?

552transco, just looked at your profile, if you built the TF Corsair you can handle the Skybolt.

Great pics guys. I just got inspired to restart building my Skybolt. Good to know it flies great as well. The kit I got had very bad wood selection and poor cutting (quite surprised) and hence I didn't feel like getting through with it, but now, those pics got me. Thanks a lot. One question if I may, what were your choice of servos for the various control surfaces? I am planning on a Super Tiger G90 with pitts.

My Skybolt is using standard servos all around.

Thanks Guys, I am glad you enjoy the photos, that makes all the time and effort seem worth it...

Ditto on the standard servos, no high speed, high torque needed here...

I am running a Saito 100 on my 1st Skybolt (traditional), and a Saito 91 on the 2nd (Red/White), both are super engines the 100 has a bit more vertical.....Both weigh in at about 9 lbs....

Knife edge flight is taking a little mixing, but, I'm getting there...Mine takes a little ailerons, elevator to rudder mixing...

As for deciding which to take, I may just take both this weekend, what the heck......

Sorry, I missed your question earlier... I'm using a YS 91AC. It will climb in a knife edge!

I just got some new pics from last Sunday. Here it is in that famous Inverted Flat Spin...

And here it is pulling out of the Inverted Flat Spin.

A few more

Minnflyer, that SMOKE is cool, thought about it on mine, but, it looked a little tight for an extra tank...What size tank you running and etc ????????

I put that tank in 9 years ago, so forgive me if I don't remember what size it is, but if I had to guess, I'd say 10 or 12 oz. I have the tank shoved back into the radio compartment, and an 8 oz smoke tank where the fuel tank should go. The pump sits under the tank tray, and both battery packs (radio and smoke) are in the aft Fuse.

Years ago in a minor crash, the bottom sheeting under the tank (forward of the main gear) ripped out, so there is a big open space there for the pump to sit. I'll try to remember to take some pics of it.

Thanks Devo for your encouriging words on building the Skybolt. The TF Corsair was a challange. It is from the old red box days. I am now just getting around to finishing it.

Thanks again Devo,

552transco

The Skybolts a great plane. I just finished mine up, and have flown it a few times. It is not like your typical Ultimate either, it is a nice looking plane. Mine is powered by a Saito 100. It is very possible that you might need nose weight on this plane, so a 1.20 might be a good choice. The 100 is more then enough power however. If you build the plane, youve gotta put smoke in it. It looks awesome when in the air!!! Here is a picture of mine on the ground:

I am building the Super Skybolt and intent to use my YS120AC with smoke. Can someone tell me the expected weight ? Or can you tell me the weight of your plane with similar engine (Saito 100) ? Thank you in advance.

Mine has a weight of just under 9# with a 1.08 OS 2-stroke....hope this helps.
No smoke on mine though!!

Tom

Thanks for your answer iflircaircraft. I hope that 9# will not affect the performance of the model.