any tip or tricks I should know about before i get started, I am als in need of the assembly manual

Doug

I built a patriot about 5 years ago, a fair amount of sanding, but over all a strait forward kit.
One thing I remember was the sheeting around the tail you need to wet the balsa sheeting before you apply. From info i got from others, Retracts are nice but not required for good speed.
I will try to hunt up my manual if you still need it. I have never flown mine due to canabalizing engine and radio for other projects etc. mine is still just a hanger queen.

David

I built one about five years ago, it was a pretty straight forward build. The manual is very good, lots of pics as I remember. I put retracts in mine, they are shown on the plans. I skipped the fake inlets, they are thin sheeting without much support, and that is right where you grab the plane to pick it up one handed. I powered mine with a Super Tigre .51, to get jet like speed though, you will need to add a tuned pipe. I will also look for the manual, if you still need one.

let me know if you find your book, I have the retracts I thought about just a 46fx or there new .50, It looks like alot of sanding and I hate to sand.

doug

Doug:
I found the manual. if you still need it, send me your address.

Hi Doug,

I have flown a Patriot for two seasons and the only thing I would recommend is to remove the sweep from the trailing edge of the horizontal stab and use a single joiner for the elevator. The split elevator is a pain to get to if you need to adjust it at the elevator (some slight damage required me to go in there). Also, I would add about 1/4" to 1/2" to the chord of each elevator half.

Nice flying plane, you'll love it!

Don

thanks for the info

doug