Dynaflite SE5a Kit
06-16-2005, 10:37 AM
#52
RE: Dynaflite SE5a Kit
ORIGINAL: Prop Nut
The original SE5a also had engines that mounted with the prop exiting the lower area, I forget the name of the engine but I have seen photos of them. With the FunAero you can mount your engine inverted to put the shaft out the top or right side up as the photo shows and put it lower. The Dynaflite also has cutouts in both locations for mounting. A good reference is the Chilian Air Force, they used many SE5s in the late teens and through the 20's. I dont have the web site handy, but you can do a search. I really have to say that the FunAero is overpriced for the kit you get, in thier 1/4 scale the BalsaUSA looks just as good (only my opinion) and is 100.00, and comes with much better documentation, hardware etc. I have thier Fokker DVII and am very impressed with the kit so far(have only looked longingly at the parts, have not started the kit, I do however have a 4 stroke conversion flight tested and ready for the plane but thats another story)
The original SE5a also had engines that mounted with the prop exiting the lower area, I forget the name of the engine but I have seen photos of them. With the FunAero you can mount your engine inverted to put the shaft out the top or right side up as the photo shows and put it lower. The Dynaflite also has cutouts in both locations for mounting. A good reference is the Chilian Air Force, they used many SE5s in the late teens and through the 20's. I dont have the web site handy, but you can do a search. I really have to say that the FunAero is overpriced for the kit you get, in thier 1/4 scale the BalsaUSA looks just as good (only my opinion) and is 100.00, and comes with much better documentation, hardware etc. I have thier Fokker DVII and am very impressed with the kit so far(have only looked longingly at the parts, have not started the kit, I do however have a 4 stroke conversion flight tested and ready for the plane but thats another story)
http://www.fach-extraoficial.com/ingles/se5.htm
11-20-2005, 08:37 AM
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RE: Dynaflite SE5a Kit
Has anyone figured out how much to lower the top wing on these ?...
Been looking at one of these real hard... Lots of good information here about it...
Any new flight reports etc ?..
Been looking at one of these real hard... Lots of good information here about it...
Any new flight reports etc ?..
11-20-2005, 09:11 AM
#54
RE: Dynaflite SE5a Kit
Why bother lowering the top wing? Its fun scale, and it sure is fun to fly. Very easy take offs, flys around like a kite. Over power it and it will do amazing things in the air. Put floats on the SE5a and it lifts from water light a bird and skims the surface on landings. Without a doubt in my mind, this is one of the best planes that I have ever owned in 12 years of building and flying. Its the plane that is always ready to go to the field.
11-20-2005, 09:15 AM
#55
RE: Dynaflite SE5a Kit
This is not a Proctor kit, its fun scale. FunAero has a 1/5 scale plane that looks better, BalsaUSA has a 1/4 scale that lookes even better still. But for an in expensive price, easy build, and great flying (Dynaflite should hire me, lol) get this kit. Its great.
