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Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
05-27-2014, 04:30 PM
Replies: 513
Views: 52,689
Posted By MJD

I flew two GWS Slow Stiks together for a little...

I flew two GWS Slow Stiks together for a little while, buddy holding transmitter over. I wouldn't classify it as "easy", thank goodness the word "Slow" means something. As to a pair of ignition.60...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
05-27-2014, 08:43 AM
Replies: 513
Views: 52,689
Posted By MJD

More from the same site: Way back when, I...

More from the same site:
Way back when, I designed the Checkala Roma. I was 13. It was the only plane to fly inverted at the 1946 Nationals.
It was the first year of control line stunt. I was...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
05-27-2014, 08:42 AM
Replies: 513
Views: 52,689
Posted By MJD

https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/engine_collect...

https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/engine_collectors/conversations/messages/2033

Judging by the date looks like he's still around to me.

From: dave slagle (dsinme@...)
Sent: Thursday, March...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
05-23-2014, 08:21 AM
Replies: 513
Views: 52,689
Posted By MJD

I did like the one they did on blowing up hot...

I did like the one they did on blowing up hot water tanks. This would be cool.
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
05-23-2014, 04:40 AM
Replies: 513
Views: 52,689
Posted By MJD

I would have loved to see that. Any luck...

I would have loved to see that.

Any luck finding more on the Reverso? Looks like it was Dave Slagle's specialty but who knows who else used to mess with it too.
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
05-22-2014, 08:46 PM
Replies: 513
Views: 52,689
Posted By MJD

Spiderwire's site says: .007" 10lb test ...

Spiderwire's site says:

.007" 10lb test
.008" 15lb test


But oddly the internet so far has done me wrong, I can't find a good reference for the tensile strength of .008" CL cable.

I put...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
05-22-2014, 07:22 PM
Replies: 513
Views: 52,689
Posted By MJD

I am guessing you have to be more than usually...

I am guessing you have to be more than usually diligent about CG on these narrow wings.
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
05-22-2014, 04:23 PM
Replies: 513
Views: 52,689
Posted By MJD

Some stuff I found on the internet. But could not...

Some stuff I found on the internet. But could not find any video yet.

http://www.clstunt.com/htdocs/dc/user_files/9486.jpg

The 1/2A version.
...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
05-22-2014, 06:33 AM
Replies: 513
Views: 52,689
Posted By MJD

One of the mods I discovered early on was the...

One of the mods I discovered early on was the amazing increase in torsional stiffness on the regular wing, by adding shear webs to the back of the LE sheeting. Night and day and highly recommended. I...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
05-21-2014, 06:08 PM
Replies: 513
Views: 52,689
Posted By MJD

Oh BTW - 2.9 pounds is outrageously light! What...

Oh BTW - 2.9 pounds is outrageously light! What is the finish? I probably knew all this before.. but you know brain cells, those fickle things..
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
05-21-2014, 06:07 PM
Replies: 513
Views: 52,689
Posted By MJD

You do some re-e-e-e-al nice building and...

You do some re-e-e-e-al nice building and finishing work there, Speedy!
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
05-21-2014, 05:45 PM
Replies: 513
Views: 52,689
Posted By MJD

Ha ha I remember the pics of the Nelson...

Ha ha

I remember the pics of the Nelson Demon well! I forget, is yours the fully sheeted one?


I just got my prop order from Steve Wilk, and I got some P8 and P10's for the OPS DF .45's...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
05-21-2014, 05:37 PM
Replies: 513
Views: 52,689
Posted By MJD

The picture on the right?

The picture on the right?
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
05-20-2014, 07:17 PM
Replies: 513
Views: 52,689
Posted By MJD

Apparently that trick was attributed to Dave...

Apparently that trick was attributed to Dave Slagle. At 13 years old he won all the stunt classes at the Nationals in 1946 in Wichita.
...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
05-17-2014, 04:49 PM
Replies: 513
Views: 52,689
Posted By MJD

What are they flying aspeed?

What are they flying aspeed?
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
05-17-2014, 01:09 PM
Replies: 513
Views: 52,689
Posted By MJD

There must be nil speed activity in Ontario?

There must be nil speed activity in Ontario?
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
05-16-2014, 04:49 AM
Replies: 513
Views: 52,689
Posted By MJD

8mm

8mm
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
05-15-2014, 06:31 PM
Replies: 513
Views: 52,689
Posted By MJD

With an FAI speed model the thing is slobbering...

With an FAI speed model the thing is slobbering rich at launch, but you're running a wailing non-piped combat engine. I think you will be fine.. my props should be here any day, but I need to build...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
05-12-2014, 07:04 PM
Replies: 513
Views: 52,689
Posted By MJD

I sent full length spars, so you have a bit extra...

I sent full length spars, so you have a bit extra already.. and 1/4" dowel is an interference fit in the CF spars, so you can stretch the last inch or two if you need.
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
05-12-2014, 07:02 PM
Replies: 513
Views: 52,689
Posted By MJD

Dangit it is SOLD!!! Whodunnit!!?? :mad:... :o ...

Dangit it is SOLD!!! Whodunnit!!?? :mad:... :o

$159.00? That is criminal.. as in a criminally good deal on a $350 engine missing $3 of readily available parts.
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
05-12-2014, 12:14 PM
Replies: 513
Views: 52,689
Posted By MJD

Oh yeah - on .65's versus small block. I know you...

Oh yeah - on .65's versus small block. I know you can push the Demon over 200 with a .40 size engine - CP has proven it with a Nelson FAI at 202 . There is likely the ability to get it up to maybe...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
05-12-2014, 12:10 PM
Replies: 513
Views: 52,689
Posted By MJD

Yessiree - that parcel rate from Canada is a big...

Yessiree - that parcel rate from Canada is a big problem with the kits, and the transit time isn't great either. Glad you were on vacation, because I got it all bundled up and set by the side door,...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
05-12-2014, 06:05 AM
Replies: 513
Views: 52,689
Posted By MJD

Oh BTW everyone - Speedy's message to me was...

Oh BTW everyone - Speedy's message to me was little more than giving me **** for not having Demons kits back in production. And rightfully so - I've been on hiatus for a long while. They'll be back...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
05-12-2014, 06:00 AM
Replies: 513
Views: 52,689
Posted By MJD

Hey Speedy - we are 100% cool already. I was glad...

Hey Speedy - we are 100% cool already. I was glad to help you out for the plans you sent. What you got was the result of rooting around in my spares and loose bits and trying to piece together enough...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
05-10-2014, 08:38 AM
Replies: 513
Views: 52,689
Posted By MJD

I also have been mulling how cool a little flying...

I also have been mulling how cool a little flying wing would be, yes a delta is a flying wing, but I mean higher aspect ratio with a hair of twist etc. Maybe 15-16" span with a skinny little fuse...
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