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Forum: ARF or RTF
06-07-2013, 12:33 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,796
Posted By knucklebutt

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

I have exactly the same issue: Its a warp: I have just made my peace with it



Denis
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-19-2013, 02:18 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,796
Posted By knucklebutt

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

I never measured but "Yeah" sitting on the ground, just dosen't look like enough wing area. I probably really dont want to know "Ignorance is Bliss" But saying that, I power mine with the O.S....
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-20-2011, 06:49 AM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,796
Posted By knucklebutt

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

Jim

Here's a way to check "nose/Tail heavy. full throttle from straight and level, pull up into a 45 deg up line and let go of the controls, tail heave and it will climb above the 45 deg:...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-20-2011, 06:07 AM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,796
Posted By knucklebutt

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

Yeah

I kinda wanted to jump in there with the nose heave thing. On my first flight I had "high" rates, and talk about pitchy. People actually thought it was completely out of control. I...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-12-2011, 05:21 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,796
Posted By knucklebutt

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

Joe:

I have the 160 FS. Mine came in at 20.5 with no nose weight (all batteries are right against the firewall. Flies very well with this engine. I agree about the battery overkill. I use a...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-18-2011, 06:47 AM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,796
Posted By knucklebutt

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

I changed from those crummy foam crappy wheels to the Du-Bro shown in this link

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXD783&P=SM


these are the 4" I dont remember the correct...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-12-2011, 10:27 AM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,796
Posted By knucklebutt

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

No thrust angle: Just a lot "O" rudder work. Actually I have no consistent "left" pull as do most. Sometimes it pulls to the right other times to the left. Same with landing , just be ready on...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-07-2011, 04:38 AM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,796
Posted By knucklebutt

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

got a lot on your tabe: thats for sure: I'll give you a pat anyway, I know many that would just crank on one of their SEVERAL credit cards

What you just listed is called "responsibility" ...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-06-2011, 06:17 AM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,796
Posted By knucklebutt

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

Mr Bad Errrrr I do the budget in our family, and thats exactly what my wife does, also has a really funny habit of not bringing home the receipt, I'll have her contact Rowdog to teach him...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-03-2011, 05:38 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,796
Posted By knucklebutt

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

Alex

You know it does appear weak, however I have had no problem with mine: I'd go ahead


Denis
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-31-2011, 12:55 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,796
Posted By knucklebutt

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

Jim

Check Rust Oleum: they seem to have a match for just about everything and appears to be somewhat fuelproof like about up to 15%

Denis
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-30-2011, 06:25 AM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,796
Posted By knucklebutt

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

thats funny : I was gonna post the same thing: and cripes I fly off asphalt: little buggers certainly rattle:


Denis
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-19-2011, 12:54 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,796
Posted By knucklebutt

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

why do I get the feeling that Alf is NOT a novice pilot Haaa



Denis

p.s. my first flight did NOT look like that. I had so much elevator dialed in that it porpoised up and down...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-19-2011, 08:26 AM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,796
Posted By knucklebutt

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

Great news Alf:

continue to enjoy: very few Staggerwings out there, mine always draws attention Beautiful aircraft !



Denis
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-30-2011, 05:52 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,796
Posted By knucklebutt

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

Hope I didn't come off as bashing ARF. they certainly have their place. There;s a bunch of people that dont enjoy building: holy moley if ya dont enjoy it dont do it !!!

D-18 woah: what a...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-30-2011, 05:04 AM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,796
Posted By knucklebutt

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

Good lord where is this build thread going: not sure is was really a build thread as the (Staggerbeech) is a barf. I actually vowed I would never own an ARF but life is too short to build all...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-29-2011, 03:17 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,796
Posted By knucklebutt

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

Al great to hear from you again: Staggerbeech thats funny !!!!!! WOW having time in the full size I'n impressed. I have very little time in "High Performance" Mines been " J-3 Aeronca Champ...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-29-2011, 01:18 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,796
Posted By knucklebutt

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

Alf

If you have the skills to fly that T-6 you will have no problems with the Staggerwing: especially flying off grass. My field is asphalt, so my left hand is very busy, landing and take off...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-29-2011, 10:28 AM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,796
Posted By knucklebutt

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

StuntFlyr

You are 100% correct. Fortunately I flew full size (almost all TailDraggers) so I have been able to understand flight dynamics. I use coordinated rudder with turns, slow flight use...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-29-2011, 06:00 AM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,796
Posted By knucklebutt

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

All weight is just aft of the firewall. My throttle servo is mounted ON the firewall, not much weight there as its a HS 81 micro



Denis

Mines been put up for the summer, in AZ I hate...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-28-2011, 12:50 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,796
Posted By knucklebutt

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

Rowdog

I have had mine about the same time, I think you were on the build thread the same time as I was. I use the 160 FS Twin, retracts everything (the receiver and glow battery) right up...
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-26-2011, 05:08 AM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,796
Posted By knucklebutt

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

Especially if you fly off had surface. I have the recommended 160 FS which I believe is less power than the G26. Mine is 20.5 lbs and has plenty of power for take off. Level flight is about 2/3...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-19-2011, 02:21 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,796
Posted By knucklebutt

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

"Camera with a telephoto lense?" :::::::

Oh yeah !!! one of our local pilots (also a Sheriff Deputy) well:::: his second hobby is photography. So we all get free pictures: His telephoto...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-19-2011, 12:55 PM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,796
Posted By knucklebutt

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

some recent Pics 20.5 lbs O.S. 120 FS Twin
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-17-2011, 10:14 AM
Replies: 1,963
Views: 330,796
Posted By knucklebutt

RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

Per your request: Photos of my needle extension. A 4-40 socket head bolt. This does not exit the cowl (I hate stuff sticking out) with a rubber grommet attached on the cowl where you can insert...
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