THE BUS flies !!!!!!
07-01-2003, 01:37 PM
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THE BUS flies !!!!!!
Well it finally came together (THE BUS). And what a combination. Final weight is 4lbs 12 oz and powered by a TT46 PRO and morris conversion rossi pipe. The fuse is of my design and #'s but the wing is a sledge built with all contest grade balsa. The tail feathers are for a Top Cap. The double tappered wing with the long tail moment makes for a steady paltform. Does tuck to the belly ever so sligthly in knife edge but is rock solid in high alpha. I feel putting the wheel pants on will clean it up so there is no coupling in knife edge. It is the best waterfall plane I have flown to date. I only put up 5 flights yesterday with it, but hope to get back out after the rain stops. Will have it at the NC pro bro get together.. BAD ANDY
07-01-2003, 02:02 PM
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Thanks Paul, now that I know she flies well, I can add some stripes to the covering to dress her up a little. If you remember my earlier posts about the ba-koi and the ba-cap, that is also a great plane but it used a constant cord wing. I wanted to try both versions of wings with the different tail moment #s and it has been alot of fun, I have learned alot on the way building these profiles. The ba-cap is on the bench now with fuse mods going on and should be back in the air in 3-4 days. You can never get enough of these things can you??? I added a pic of the ba-cap before fuse mods.... BAD ANDY
07-01-2003, 10:26 PM
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named for the bus load of designs and ideas thrown together to get a great all around profile. Also the fuse is straight and I will be adding the rest of the windows down the fuse..
thanks for pointing out my avitar, did you look at it more than once? lol I will put up a clear 1 for ya.
thanks for pointing out my avitar, did you look at it more than once? lol I will put up a clear 1 for ya.
07-02-2003, 03:13 AM
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here is map, http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp...submit=Get+Map
if u are where that star is u are about 1.5-2 hours from us and about 30 min from bad andy i think.
Chris
if u are where that star is u are about 1.5-2 hours from us and about 30 min from bad andy i think.
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07-02-2003, 03:27 AM
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I going to casheirs on the 6th thru the 12th, aint takeing no planes though, dont have no room,,,you guys in NC comeing to Nashville?
07-02-2003, 03:30 AM
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yeah i am planning on being in nasheville if i can afford a room and gas ( still in college so $$ is tight) if u are heading thru my way on the way to or from feel free to stop out. give andy a ring, by the map he doesn't look to be to far from there. u gunna be able to make it back our way from our probro?
andy,
hows that thing flatspin etc? looks likle it would be to long to do that stuff good but u did say it waterfalls good. cool design.
Chris
andy,
hows that thing flatspin etc? looks likle it would be to long to do that stuff good but u did say it waterfalls good. cool design.
Chris
07-02-2003, 12:30 PM
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Chris, The Bus really surprised me in flats. Inverted flats are as tight as my extreme was and will maintain altitude but I couldnt get it to climb out. Upright it held a nose down attitude slightly and couldnt hold altitude. more flights will show more but for now it seems to be a keeper..
Termagator, if you can find a way to make it, you are welcome to fly any of my profiles bud......... BAD ANDY
Termagator, if you can find a way to make it, you are welcome to fly any of my profiles bud......... BAD ANDY
07-02-2003, 03:49 PM
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Gator - I'm planning on being at Mooresville July 26th/27th. You know you can fly any of mine too!
I like "The Bus". Couldn't figure out why you called it that until you showed the side view <LOL>
Kevin
I like "The Bus". Couldn't figure out why you called it that until you showed the side view <LOL>
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07-02-2003, 04:23 PM
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Originally posted by kevin4hsrcm
I like "The Bus". Couldn't figure out why you called it that until you showed the side view <LOL>
Kevin
I like "The Bus". Couldn't figure out why you called it that until you showed the side view <LOL>
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07-02-2003, 05:33 PM
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Yeah - Yeah Gator, I figured that out when I saw the side view! <LOL>
You must not have anything to do at work! I want your job! <GRIN>
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You must not have anything to do at work! I want your job! <GRIN>
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07-02-2003, 09:52 PM
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i was also wondering about the bus thing till he showed the side view. the plane didn't look that odd till then lol. from the top it looks kinda normal lol
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07-06-2003, 11:07 AM
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Hey Termagator, I liked the photoshop work on my plane so much I copied part of it and applied it this morning. I have yet to cut the letters out but it is coming. I will take a pic at the feild. Later, BAD ANDY
07-14-2003, 08:07 PM
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Finally got a photo of the SCHOOL BUS with some trim options. Had to add windows, school bus and yes the stop sign arm is there also.. Later folks the bus is leaving, and by the way- I am having problems with the cg. Everytime I go into a hover the kids all slide to the back of the bus., hell just wish they would stop puking in it.lol ... BAD ANDY
... BAD ANDY
