Hello I just bought a Pacific Aeromodel Sukhoi.
I have read stories about the tip stalls this plane will do.
Is there anything I can do to make the plane not tip stall?
Thanks.
Keven

Wow....I didn't think there was anymore of these around, I've had one for 8yrs. YES they definately tipstall. They are fine if you keep a slight bit of power to them in the final. Don't try to glide it in though. Keep at least some power until lined up, then still keep power to it until about a foot off the deck. It's decently stable at altitude and power, just don't try to glide it around.
That's about all you can do to help the stalling tendencies, it's all in technique. Get the correct technique and you'll be fine. It will definately help you when moving on to different planes, it taught me a ton. Practice, practice, practice, and once you can land this thing, you'll grease anything in.
The plastic will go away on you. StansFiberTech had all the replacement components in fiberglass last I checked, about 2yrs ago. I replaced most all of mine over time. I wouldn't do it right away, but over time if your plane lasts, it's a nice way to upgrade the little plane.
Also being short-coupled it WILL get loose if you want. I've had 2 engines in mine, first one being an OS61 4-stroke, it's been in it for most of it's time. I did install the OS70 surpass for a short time, found that the plane is an animal with that engine. It will do whatever you want. I opted for another plane to go with the 70 though. Went back to the 61, and got the same old plane.
Topflight's LustreKote RoyalBlue matches the blue that adorns the rest of the plane(if yours is blue/white, mine happens to be).
How old is the kit? I'm wondering, I saw them in the magazines for years, so I know they sold the heck out of them. I got one of the first runs, so I had to wing it quite a bit when building it, if I remember, it was a very poorly equipped kit.
If assembled correctly you will have a cool plane. Mine has come to be an old favorite in my fleet. So far, not to many repairs. At least lately. Once I figured out how to land the stinkin thing, I've had virtually no problems. Send me a PM or an e-mail as to how your doing with it. I might have a pic or 2 of mine also.
I still cant believe after all these years that thing is still coming up.

Hi Guys

I bought my blue and white Sukhoi 40 from PacAeromedol in 1996. I too have replaced the Cowl and chin piece with fibreglass parts I obtained as spares from the manufacturer. I'm on my third cowl!

Boy, I like this plane. Puts a smile on my face every time I come back to it. Great design on the fuse - 1/32nd three ply in a round shape. I originally powered it with an OS Surpass 48 and then with a Surpass 52 when they came out (dropped right in). It was my first low wing plane (I was ambitious) and I still have it, it still looks tidy and pretty too! It has a Barbie doll in the cockpit and despite all the things I've put her through, she's still grinning from ear to ear! I definitely got my moneys worth with this 'plane (cost $159 in 1996).

Landings are OK once you learn not to go too slow in your final turn, just keep the speed up and everythings OK. Very aerobatic and "light" on the sticks. I'd buy another if they still made them. The hardware was mostly good US sourced stuff (the Hayes tank was especially nice) if I recall correctly.The only substantial thing I replaced was the dodgy metal engine mount. I used a nice GP composite item.

I have just ordered a fuse bottom for it from PacAeromodel after a Hot-doggin' ace friend of mine borrowed my tranny and put the thing through a Hanno screw at full power after a very vigorous aerial work out. I swear he almost twisted the tail off. The plastic bottom piece cracked both sides 1" back from the rear of the wing! But it will fly again - the parts (well this part) are still stocked, and I have ordered a new one for $6.50. Too cool.

I hope to have fun with this for a long time to come. Who says ARF's don't last? I wish they would bring it back.

regards


fiery

Hi Guys. I have flown the plane about 7 times now. I have only had one tough time with it and I recovered luckily.
I let it get too slow coming in on a too high landing. The plane does indeed fly great. It is real smooth. The only problem I have is seeing the dark blue bottom in the blue sky, But that is me. I will put a few white stripes on the bottom and take care of that problem.
Thank you all for your replys.
Keven

Are you guys laterally balancing these aircraft? I've heard a lot about tipstalls with my Modeltech Sukhoi and it would, until I balanced it with a quarter of an ounce on the left wingtip. Now I can get it to fly as slow as a trainer before it stalls and it does so straight ahead.

I bought mine already built. I never thought about checking it.
I will though. Thanks for your though.
Keven