vampire questions
 

hey guys, hope someone can lead me a bit, i am new to jets (20 years in rc aircraft tho) i just aquired a set of plans for a vampire that has been enlarged to 80" span, i figured this would be a good one to start with, should be stable, ect. would like to go ducted fan (the cost of turbines is a bit much for me as a entry level) i would like to know what engine/fan would be right for this one
thx guys

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hey guys, this post has had alot of readers but no replys, i wont hold a gun to your head if it dont work out, just need a bit of guidance.
i am thinking all up weight will be right around 20-22 lbs, would a .90 fly it, which engines work out the best, which fan, do i need ducting? just give me your gut thoughts on it. i am very experanced at building and do alot of scratching.

RE: vampire questions
 

Probaly the best person to talk to would be Kerry Sterner..He is the Vampire guru! :D

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Given the size of the inlets on the plane I would probably say Viofan and .96 if you can find one very reliable and strong might be something to look into

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eagledancer,

I also offer a 1/6th scale Vampire plans and parts set which is 80". I can tell you that your guess of the finished weight of 20-22# is a good estimate and I would suspect it to be closer to 18-20#.

I do offer laser cut wood sets for the 1/6th Vamp and have them in stock as well as Canopies and F/G inlets.

I have had no-one convert one of my Vampires to Elec. D/F so I cannot be of any help except to say that the Vampire has a very generous wing area.

Please conact me if you have fruther questions.

Kerry J Sterner
610-746-9444

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Highly likely that the design lends itself to be a good flyer, however, I can vouch for Kerry's Vampire because a friend of mine has built the larger version of it and the plane is a dream to see it fly. Very steady and not ballistic....a real scale model.

Recommended!

Reuben