Zone 5 Vortex?
 

Just wondering if Zone 5 is still aroung? I would like to get their Vortex speed jet. Thanks.

RE: Zone 5 Vortex?
 

Wow! That's an old one.

A LONG time ago Zone 5 was created by Dan Gill. He was bought out by Scotty Bolduc to create Crow Aviation (CAI), and the Vortex formed the design foundation for about three different sport jets. Dan then went to work for Bolduc.

Eventually Bolduc gave up on CAI and closed the doors, what, about 3 years ago now? So the Vortex is ancient history.

Maybe you can find one by posting want-ads on RCU and RCGroups.

Good Luck!

Flanker

RE: Zone 5 Vortex?
 

Yeah it is old stuff, I would love to get one for an MW-44. Gotta get the plug/molds for it!

RE: Zone 5 Vortex?
 

I actually have a Vortex extreme in primer, it is the short wing. If interested, pm me....

RE: Zone 5 Vortex?
 

PM sent! Anyone have pics of theirs.... or did we have digital cameras then!?:)

RE: Zone 5 Vortex?
 

I had a Vortex! I'll post some pictures later, can't find them on my home hard drive. But I know I have them at work. I really loved that plane. If you turbinize one, please post photos and movies!

RE: Zone 5 Vortex?
 

OK, here some photos! One has a much thinner (and younger) me!

RE: Zone 5 Vortex?
 

A few more.....

RE: Zone 5 Vortex?
 

Ah, such a nice jet, thanks for the pics! I would love to build a turbine version, we will see what happens!:D

RE: Zone 5 Vortex?
 

whooo heeee that thing would haul the chili with a turbine in it!!! better start eating carrots!! :D

RE: Zone 5 Vortex?
 

Yeah Buck, it was pretty fast with an OS .91. This wings and very clean. Dan was (is) a fiberglass artist!

RE: Zone 5 Vortex?
 

She would be fast! I think the Wren 44 gold with 10lb thrust would be perfect for this one!

RE: Zone 5 Vortex?
 

That looks like the 56" sport wing in those pics right? They also made the speed wing which was 47".... that is the one I want!:D

RE: Zone 5 Vortex?
 

To tell you the truth, I am not sure that I remember which wing I had. I fly off of grass, so I'm pretty sure I went for the sport wing. 90% sure.

RE: Zone 5 Vortex?
 

Well looks like I found one... or it found me!:D

RE: Zone 5 Vortex?
 

Please post some photos when you get it!!!

RE: Zone 5 Vortex?
 

You bet!