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03-18-2018, 09:51 PM
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Hi Guys,
I've finished building my Ultra Stick 30cc size from Horizon and been flying it now. I came across one issue with the model and that is the landing gear is not long enough for 18" to 20" props. Our Pu'unene flying field usually gets trade winds usually by 9:00 am...and most the time it can get a bit gusty. So I am usually hard on landing gear, but hardly ever break a prop. I have broken four wood props on this model so far and that is getting expensive. Also the foam tires did not last more then a dozen landings...and started to show damage, so I replaced them with DuBro, 5" balloon, air filled tires. I am still dialing in my VVRC twin cylinder 40cc gas engine....but it is also brand new. So needs to fly more to really get all the power will have. I love the model...just making it a bit better. My model came out to weight at 16 lbs ready to fly.
Soft Landings Always,
Bobby of Maui
I've finished building my Ultra Stick 30cc size from Horizon and been flying it now. I came across one issue with the model and that is the landing gear is not long enough for 18" to 20" props. Our Pu'unene flying field usually gets trade winds usually by 9:00 am...and most the time it can get a bit gusty. So I am usually hard on landing gear, but hardly ever break a prop. I have broken four wood props on this model so far and that is getting expensive. Also the foam tires did not last more then a dozen landings...and started to show damage, so I replaced them with DuBro, 5" balloon, air filled tires. I am still dialing in my VVRC twin cylinder 40cc gas engine....but it is also brand new. So needs to fly more to really get all the power will have. I love the model...just making it a bit better. My model came out to weight at 16 lbs ready to fly.
Soft Landings Always,
Bobby of Maui
Last edited by Bob Paris; 03-18-2018 at 09:55 PM.
03-19-2018, 08:06 AM
#302
Hi Guys,
I've finished building my Ultra Stick 30cc size from Horizon and been flying it now. I came across one issue with the model and that is the landing gear is not long enough for 18" to 20" props. Our Pu'unene flying field usually gets trade winds usually by 9:00 am...and most the time it can get a bit gusty. So I am usually hard on landing gear, but hardly ever break a prop. I have broken four wood props on this model so far and that is getting expensive. Also the foam tires did not last more then a dozen landings...and started to show damage, so I replaced them with DuBro, 5" balloon, air filled tires. I am still dialing in my VVRC twin cylinder 40cc gas engine....but it is also brand new. So needs to fly more to really get all the power will have. I love the model...just making it a bit better. My model came out to weight at 16 lbs ready to fly.
Soft Landings Always,
Bobby of Maui
I've finished building my Ultra Stick 30cc size from Horizon and been flying it now. I came across one issue with the model and that is the landing gear is not long enough for 18" to 20" props. Our Pu'unene flying field usually gets trade winds usually by 9:00 am...and most the time it can get a bit gusty. So I am usually hard on landing gear, but hardly ever break a prop. I have broken four wood props on this model so far and that is getting expensive. Also the foam tires did not last more then a dozen landings...and started to show damage, so I replaced them with DuBro, 5" balloon, air filled tires. I am still dialing in my VVRC twin cylinder 40cc gas engine....but it is also brand new. So needs to fly more to really get all the power will have. I love the model...just making it a bit better. My model came out to weight at 16 lbs ready to fly.
Soft Landings Always,
Bobby of Maui
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03-31-2018, 12:31 AM
#304
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Hi Guys,
I've been flying my Ultra Stick now for a dozen flights....and ran into a few issues with the model. I ended up going to United Auto and picked up a spring and installed it between the landing gear, about one third down the landing gear. I pulled the wheels off and I was surprised at the ware and tare on the foam tires finished in the kit. I installed a pair of DuBro air filled, 5" balloon tires. On the second flight after the modifications ( first generation, VVRC 40 cc twin cylinder gas engine) my engine seized up and broke one of the connecting rods. I had oil at a 40 to one mix Royal Purple 2 cycle oil on alcohol free 89 octane gas. I had a we bit of Lucas gas booster in the fuel. I had a good 2+ hours run time on the engine. I pulled the engine and sent it back to VVRC for repairs. I have had the engine for more then two years so I have no idea what it will cost to fix the engine. I have broken a few props because of the low prop clearance....five prop tips were broken or split. That is why I went to the larger wheels and spring. The winds here blow 15 kts. all the time and cross winds are common. So I know why my foam tires ware down like they did....landings are a challenge at times and I'm hard on landing gears.
Soft Landings Always,
Bob
I've been flying my Ultra Stick now for a dozen flights....and ran into a few issues with the model. I ended up going to United Auto and picked up a spring and installed it between the landing gear, about one third down the landing gear. I pulled the wheels off and I was surprised at the ware and tare on the foam tires finished in the kit. I installed a pair of DuBro air filled, 5" balloon tires. On the second flight after the modifications ( first generation, VVRC 40 cc twin cylinder gas engine) my engine seized up and broke one of the connecting rods. I had oil at a 40 to one mix Royal Purple 2 cycle oil on alcohol free 89 octane gas. I had a we bit of Lucas gas booster in the fuel. I had a good 2+ hours run time on the engine. I pulled the engine and sent it back to VVRC for repairs. I have had the engine for more then two years so I have no idea what it will cost to fix the engine. I have broken a few props because of the low prop clearance....five prop tips were broken or split. That is why I went to the larger wheels and spring. The winds here blow 15 kts. all the time and cross winds are common. So I know why my foam tires ware down like they did....landings are a challenge at times and I'm hard on landing gears.
Soft Landings Always,
Bob
Last edited by Bob Paris; 03-31-2018 at 12:34 AM.
07-16-2018, 09:33 AM
#305
I recently received a Great Planes Big Stik 60 built in the mid 90's that I am giving a thorough going over before committing to flight and would like to know what is a good starting point for the CG.
07-16-2018, 10:16 AM
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10-28-2018, 09:59 AM
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Hello guys!
Count me in on the Stik Brotherhood. I up until recently have been without. Past Stik's were GP 40 Big Stik kit built, H9 Ultra Stick 120 Heavy, Scratch built Sweet N Low.
I have recently acquired a GP Big Stik 40 ARF from a club member to help train up a buddy and get him in the hobby. I also have on the bench a Kit Great Planes Big Stik 60. For power I have a Saito 100 laying around collecting dust but my spring for a 20cc gasser. For now I am thinking build light and the Saito will be a fine choice. Modifications will be the usual tail dragger conversion, build the wing flat, one servo for each aileron, and I am going to do some more Ultra Stick looking tail surfaces and I am getting rid of the scalloped control surfaces. I covered those before and it just isn't worth the fuss....plus I am increasing the size of the surfaces anyways. I think that is about it and will get some pictures posted once I get the build going in the next couple weeks.
Count me in on the Stik Brotherhood. I up until recently have been without. Past Stik's were GP 40 Big Stik kit built, H9 Ultra Stick 120 Heavy, Scratch built Sweet N Low.
I have recently acquired a GP Big Stik 40 ARF from a club member to help train up a buddy and get him in the hobby. I also have on the bench a Kit Great Planes Big Stik 60. For power I have a Saito 100 laying around collecting dust but my spring for a 20cc gasser. For now I am thinking build light and the Saito will be a fine choice. Modifications will be the usual tail dragger conversion, build the wing flat, one servo for each aileron, and I am going to do some more Ultra Stick looking tail surfaces and I am getting rid of the scalloped control surfaces. I covered those before and it just isn't worth the fuss....plus I am increasing the size of the surfaces anyways. I think that is about it and will get some pictures posted once I get the build going in the next couple weeks.
11-07-2018, 09:51 AM
#311
i built a GP Big stik 60 and put an OS 90 on it. Not quite enough power. It had enough, coupled with extreme throw on all surfaces, that flew in any wind most would not. I’m going to build another with a Saito 1.50 on it. That should be just about right??
11-07-2018, 10:18 AM
#312
Most recent Stik
This was an electric Telemaster 48” kit. Flat wing, stik body and surfaces with an OS .25 glow. Test flight coming
Number 2
11-08-2018, 08:45 PM
#313
My Great Planes Big Stik 60 that was built in '93' started out with a S.T .60, then an ASP .75, then S.T .90 and finally now has a Zenoah G20 which really makes it move with lots of authority. As the years rolled by I modded it quite a bit but it still flies great just like it did in its original state.
Last edited by karolh; 11-08-2018 at 08:48 PM.
11-09-2018, 05:35 AM
#314
My Great Planes Big Stik 60 that was built in '93' started out with a S.T .60, then an ASP .75, then S.T .90 and finally now has a Zenoah G20 which really makes it move with lots of authority. As the years rolled by I modded it quite a bit but it still flies great just like it did in its original state.
11-09-2018, 06:41 AM
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My Great Planes Big Stik 60 that was built in '93' started out with a S.T .60, then an ASP .75, then S.T .90 and finally now has a Zenoah G20 which really makes it move with lots of authority. As the years rolled by I modded it quite a bit but it still flies great just like it did in its original state.
11-12-2018, 12:40 PM
#316
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Gentlemen,
I wrecked my 30cc Ultra Stick. All my fault...finally got the VVRC 40cc Twin to run like a top...and I landed short, hit the top of a WWII aircraft bunker, flat...and did a number on my landing gear and fuse. The wing has slight damage, and will recover, but the fuse is another story all itself. I ordered a new fuse and tail feathers. I cleaned out the carb and intake area of the engine and all seems clean. Since the airframe hit flat...all I did is peal the gear off clean, and near perfect condition. So all I need to do is RNR some gear and switches, mount the engine, and cover one wing tip. She will fly this coming weekend. All the electronics seemed to have made it ok.
If I could figure out yow to post pictures I will post pictures. Any help here would be nice.
Soft Landings Always,
Bobby of Maui
I wrecked my 30cc Ultra Stick. All my fault...finally got the VVRC 40cc Twin to run like a top...and I landed short, hit the top of a WWII aircraft bunker, flat...and did a number on my landing gear and fuse. The wing has slight damage, and will recover, but the fuse is another story all itself. I ordered a new fuse and tail feathers. I cleaned out the carb and intake area of the engine and all seems clean. Since the airframe hit flat...all I did is peal the gear off clean, and near perfect condition. So all I need to do is RNR some gear and switches, mount the engine, and cover one wing tip. She will fly this coming weekend. All the electronics seemed to have made it ok.
If I could figure out yow to post pictures I will post pictures. Any help here would be nice.
Soft Landings Always,
Bobby of Maui
11-12-2018, 03:21 PM
#317
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11-13-2018, 07:32 AM
#318
Dear Dvines,
If my memory serves me right...I believe all the early Midwest Sticks used rubber bands to hold down the wings, and were 100% balsa. My little sticks all had rubber band wing hold downs and used hard wood dowels to do the honors. It seems to me that not until the late 80's or early 90's did plastic hold down screws become more popular.
Soft Landings Always,
Bobby of Maui
If my memory serves me right...I believe all the early Midwest Sticks used rubber bands to hold down the wings, and were 100% balsa. My little sticks all had rubber band wing hold downs and used hard wood dowels to do the honors. It seems to me that not until the late 80's or early 90's did plastic hold down screws become more popular.
Soft Landings Always,
Bobby of Maui
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11-19-2018, 09:26 PM
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Hello everyone! If you would, count me into the Brotherhood. I love the Stiks. i'm prepairing to build my largest Stix to date, a Giant Big Stix 80.5 WS. Not sure what I will use for power yet, I'm leaning towards the DLE 40cc T.
I have owned one US .60 I have the GP Stix 60 powered with a DLE 20. I also fly a GP Electrostix with a E-Flite power 32 in the park and at work.
So glad I found this tread!
I have owned one US .60 I have the GP Stix 60 powered with a DLE 20. I also fly a GP Electrostix with a E-Flite power 32 in the park and at work.
So glad I found this tread!
11-20-2018, 05:31 AM
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Hello everyone! If you would, count me into the Brotherhood. I love the Stiks. i'm prepairing to build my largest Stix to date, a Giant Big Stix 80.5 WS. Not sure what I will use for power yet, I'm leaning towards the DLE 40cc T.
I have owned one US .60 I have the GP Stix 60 powered with a DLE 20. I also fly a GP Electrostix with a E-Flite power 32 in the park and at work.
So glad I found this tread!
I have owned one US .60 I have the GP Stix 60 powered with a DLE 20. I also fly a GP Electrostix with a E-Flite power 32 in the park and at work.
So glad I found this tread!
11-26-2018, 05:07 AM
#324
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Admission to the Brotherhood, please!
Hi Guys,
I wonder if you would consider adding me to the Stick Brotherhood... I've always wanted one and this weekend I came across a partially assembled Thunder Tiger Sweet Stick... The SS is an ARC (nice workmanship) but the owner had started to build an Inverted Stick. I plan on using a 46AX and a 12x4 prop,
I saw a link to a thread about building an inverted stick but I lost it. Does that sound familiar to anyone? Does anyone know where to find it again???
I scanned a post earlier where a guy is going to do his up in Red Baron colors... Hmmmmm, that sounds interesting.
Thanks for any assistance that you can give.
Bob
I wonder if you would consider adding me to the Stick Brotherhood... I've always wanted one and this weekend I came across a partially assembled Thunder Tiger Sweet Stick... The SS is an ARC (nice workmanship) but the owner had started to build an Inverted Stick. I plan on using a 46AX and a 12x4 prop,
I saw a link to a thread about building an inverted stick but I lost it. Does that sound familiar to anyone? Does anyone know where to find it again???
I scanned a post earlier where a guy is going to do his up in Red Baron colors... Hmmmmm, that sounds interesting.
Thanks for any assistance that you can give.
Bob
Last edited by N1EDM; 11-26-2018 at 05:12 AM.
