Having an issue with North Star Build...
02-15-2010 | 01:50 PM
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Having an issue with North Star Build...
Hi, I am building a Balsa USA North Star kit, and right away I have noticed a problem. If someone has built this kit hopefully, you will have some insight. I have just laid out the ribs and have noticed that both W3 ribs are just a bit too long. I was going to shave the LE end back a bit, but thought I should check here first. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Colin.
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02-16-2010 | 02:59 PM
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RE: Having an issue with North Star Build...
You can notch the back side of the leading edge [no more than 1/8" deep] with a razor saw to slip fit the rib.
The biggest problem with this plane is the enormous amount of lead required to get the CG.
I've seen a pound of lead being used. This is ridiculous for a model of this size. Might as well build the whole forward section out of pine 2x4s. I never have understood why those who build this plane don't move the engine forward. The net result will make a big difference in how the plane handles.
Over the years I've seen 3 NorthStars show up at the field, [lead and all] and all 3 had very brief life spans.
The biggest problem with this plane is the enormous amount of lead required to get the CG.
I've seen a pound of lead being used. This is ridiculous for a model of this size. Might as well build the whole forward section out of pine 2x4s. I never have understood why those who build this plane don't move the engine forward. The net result will make a big difference in how the plane handles.
Over the years I've seen 3 NorthStars show up at the field, [lead and all] and all 3 had very brief life spans.
05-27-2010 | 06:44 AM
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RE: Having an issue with North Star Build...
Sorry for digging up an old post, but I have to defend the Northstar.
I have had mine for a couple of years, despite owning several giant scale and turbines, I would not part with it.
I run a 50 sx, the kit is built exactly to spec, and I have 4 oz of lead in the front of the radio compartment.
Build this plane correctly, and you will love it, it does not even need wheels off grass .
How many planes can take off from grass,snow, ice, sand ect ect and come down on the water, or visa versa? none that I can think of.
This plane is a lot of fun, but not intended for the novice, their Northstars tend to have"very brief life spans"
I have had mine for a couple of years, despite owning several giant scale and turbines, I would not part with it.
I run a 50 sx, the kit is built exactly to spec, and I have 4 oz of lead in the front of the radio compartment.
Build this plane correctly, and you will love it, it does not even need wheels off grass .
How many planes can take off from grass,snow, ice, sand ect ect and come down on the water, or visa versa? none that I can think of.
This plane is a lot of fun, but not intended for the novice, their Northstars tend to have"very brief life spans"
05-31-2010 | 08:40 AM
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RE: Having an issue with North Star Build...
ORIGINAL: cavandish
Sorry for digging up an old post, but I have to defend the Northstar.
I have had mine for a couple of years, despite owning several giant scale and turbines, I would not part with it.
I run a 50 sx, the kit is built exactly to spec, and I have 4 oz of lead in the front of the radio compartment.
Build this plane correctly, and you will love it, it does not even need wheels off grass .
I have to agree with Cavendish. I have about 7 oz. of lead up front running a .55AX (up here at 'mile high'). She is fast off the water but then I'm used to Cubs and Astro-Hogs on floats. And really fast in the air but stable. However, you can slow her to a crawl without stalling. Still, not for the beginner.
There's a LONG thread about mods on here, many of them good ideas. I did, for example, add a water rudder to mine. Others have increased the height of the engine pod to get more prop clearance. I didn't but I might if I built another. The design is sound or it wouldn't be around for 20+ years. As Cav said, wheels, water, grass or snow.....it flys off anything. Not bad for $90 !
Good luck with your bird!
How many planes can take off from grass,snow, ice, sand ect ect and come down on the water, or visa versa? none that I can think of.
This plane is a lot of fun, but not intended for the novice, their Northstars tend to have''very brief life spans''
Sorry for digging up an old post, but I have to defend the Northstar.
I have had mine for a couple of years, despite owning several giant scale and turbines, I would not part with it.
I run a 50 sx, the kit is built exactly to spec, and I have 4 oz of lead in the front of the radio compartment.
Build this plane correctly, and you will love it, it does not even need wheels off grass .
I have to agree with Cavendish. I have about 7 oz. of lead up front running a .55AX (up here at 'mile high'). She is fast off the water but then I'm used to Cubs and Astro-Hogs on floats. And really fast in the air but stable. However, you can slow her to a crawl without stalling. Still, not for the beginner.
There's a LONG thread about mods on here, many of them good ideas. I did, for example, add a water rudder to mine. Others have increased the height of the engine pod to get more prop clearance. I didn't but I might if I built another. The design is sound or it wouldn't be around for 20+ years. As Cav said, wheels, water, grass or snow.....it flys off anything. Not bad for $90 !
Good luck with your bird!
How many planes can take off from grass,snow, ice, sand ect ect and come down on the water, or visa versa? none that I can think of.
This plane is a lot of fun, but not intended for the novice, their Northstars tend to have''very brief life spans''
06-02-2010 | 09:40 PM
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RE: Having an issue with North Star Build...
Laddie Mikulaskos DELTA's are AWESOME
The closest thing to the NORTHAR is a a July 2004 RCM called the ARROW. Do not confuse with the AVRO ARROW. HOWEVER, it too, was the best CDN DELTA of all.
Right now I have three differnt sizes of the FORCE ONE - 20" 36.5" & 60"WS
The ARROW - I made about 4-5 years ago. I put a .46 on it and it dosnt SCREAM - but it flies like a dream
Build 'em right and they'll treat you right.
marwen1
The closest thing to the NORTHAR is a a July 2004 RCM called the ARROW. Do not confuse with the AVRO ARROW. HOWEVER, it too, was the best CDN DELTA of all.
Right now I have three differnt sizes of the FORCE ONE - 20" 36.5" & 60"WS
The ARROW - I made about 4-5 years ago. I put a .46 on it and it dosnt SCREAM - but it flies like a dream
Build 'em right and they'll treat you right.
marwen1
06-07-2010 | 03:33 PM
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RE: Having an issue with North Star Build...
My northstar is several years old now. If you build to specs and don't add "reinforcements", lay off of heavy glues it should come up to specs. The only change I wish I made was to put a micro servo in the engine nacelle for throttle control.
11-14-2010 | 03:53 PM
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RE: Having an issue with North Star Build...
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">I built mine from plans… not the kit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>(I like a challenge).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Turned out real nice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></font></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o
><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></o></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">I have had it for 6 years now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I flew it for a long time with an OS .46FX on the tail.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It is a heavy motor and it did require me adding a bit of weight in the nose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It flew like a dream and all but landed it self.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></o></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">I then decided I wanted to make it into a hot rod.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Adding a bigger engine was not an option due to the aft CG.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>So what was a fella with the need for speed to do?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></font></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></o></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">I added another OS .46FX to the nose!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I traded dead weight for power.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The engine was just about perfect to put the CG spot on.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></o></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">I wish I had a camera at the field the first time I flew my new “twin” North Star.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Not to document the flight, but to capture the faces of the ol’ timers who just knew this thing was not going to fly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></font></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></o></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">As I taxied out, every one else landed to give this ‘concept plane’ free run of the air space!</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></o></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">It sounded awesome with both engines running and it flew and landed exactly as it did before because the weight had not changed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The take off role was almost not needed as this thing leaps into the air as soon as you put the power to it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It is fast… Real fast and it will climb vertical out of sight.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></o></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">I have played with dead stick landings with it and it does require a steep decent to maintain air speed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The thing is loaded with drag with two props hanging out there and that huge wing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It will fly, take off and land all day long on one engine as well. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>(Front or Back)</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></o></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">This is one of my favorite planes!!!</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></o></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">I want to build a giant scale North Star some day.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></o></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></o></p>
><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></o></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">I have had it for 6 years now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I flew it for a long time with an OS .46FX on the tail.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It is a heavy motor and it did require me adding a bit of weight in the nose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It flew like a dream and all but landed it self.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></o></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">I then decided I wanted to make it into a hot rod.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Adding a bigger engine was not an option due to the aft CG.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>So what was a fella with the need for speed to do?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></font></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></o></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">I added another OS .46FX to the nose!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I traded dead weight for power.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The engine was just about perfect to put the CG spot on.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></o></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">I wish I had a camera at the field the first time I flew my new “twin” North Star.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Not to document the flight, but to capture the faces of the ol’ timers who just knew this thing was not going to fly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></font></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></o></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">As I taxied out, every one else landed to give this ‘concept plane’ free run of the air space!</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></o></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">It sounded awesome with both engines running and it flew and landed exactly as it did before because the weight had not changed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The take off role was almost not needed as this thing leaps into the air as soon as you put the power to it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It is fast… Real fast and it will climb vertical out of sight.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></o></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">I have played with dead stick landings with it and it does require a steep decent to maintain air speed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The thing is loaded with drag with two props hanging out there and that huge wing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It will fly, take off and land all day long on one engine as well. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>(Front or Back)</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></o></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">This is one of my favorite planes!!!</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></o></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">I want to build a giant scale North Star some day.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></o></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></o></p>
11-26-2010 | 11:11 PM
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RE: Having an issue with North Star Build...
I too have a North Star that I am building, I am beginning to wonder if I will ever get it completed... I started the Build when I was about 17 years old, and I am now 45... 
Hows that for a slow builder!! it's all framed up, All I really need to do is build a new canopy (Lost the original), complete the fiberglassing, finish sand it and cover... When it comes to building, I think I might have a bit of ADD... Now, If I could get that completed here in the next 10 years or so, I'll be doing good!!
Craig.
Hows that for a slow builder!! it's all framed up, All I really need to do is build a new canopy (Lost the original), complete the fiberglassing, finish sand it and cover... When it comes to building, I think I might have a bit of ADD... Now, If I could get that completed here in the next 10 years or so, I'll be doing good!! Craig.
12-11-2010 | 06:52 PM
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RE: Having an issue with North Star Build...
I built a N Star about twelve years ago and still have it. I put a OS FX 40 in it.
I moved all the servos one bay from the front compartment. Took four oz of lead to balance it.
The plane is covered with sig fabric and spray painted with K&B Epoxy the sames as the real one. Looks brand new.
Will be selling at the GI auction Jan 9th.
Jim
I moved all the servos one bay from the front compartment. Took four oz of lead to balance it.
The plane is covered with sig fabric and spray painted with K&B Epoxy the sames as the real one. Looks brand new.
Will be selling at the GI auction Jan 9th.
Jim
12-12-2010 | 06:19 PM
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RE: Having an issue with North Star Build...
ORIGINAL: im_a_rcav8r
<p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><font size=''3''><font face=''Times New Roman''>I built mine from plans… not the kit.<span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span>(I like a challenge).<span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span>Turned out real nice.<span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span></font></font></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><o><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''> </font></o></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''>I have had it for 6 years now.<span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span>I flew it for a long time with an OS .46FX on the tail.<span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span>It is a heavy motor and it did require me adding a bit of weight in the nose.<span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span>It flew like a dream and all but landed it self.</font></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><o><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''> </font></o></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><font size=''3''><font face=''Times New Roman''>I then decided I wanted to make it into a hot rod.<span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span>Adding a bigger engine was not an option due to the aft CG.<span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span>So what was a fella with the need for speed to do?<span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span></font></font></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><o><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''> </font></o></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''>I added another OS .46FX to the nose!<span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span>I traded dead weight for power.<span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span>The engine was just about perfect to put the CG spot on.</font></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><o><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''> </font></o></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><font size=''3''><font face=''Times New Roman''>I wish I had a camera at the field the first time I flew my new “twin†North Star.<span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span>Not to document the flight, but to capture the faces of the ol’ timers who just knew this thing was not going to fly.<span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span></font></font></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><o><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''> </font></o></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''>As I taxied out, every one else landed to give this ‘concept plane’ free run of the air space!</font></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><o><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''> </font></o></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''>It sounded awesome with both engines running and it flew and landed exactly as it did before because the weight had not changed.<span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span>The take off role was almost not needed as this thing leaps into the air as soon as you put the power to it.<span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span>It is fast… Real fast and it will climb vertical out of sight.</font></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><o><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''> </font></o></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''>I have played with dead stick landings with it and it does require a steep decent to maintain air speed.<span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span>The thing is loaded with drag with two props hanging out there and that huge wing.<span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span>It will fly, take off and land all day long on one engine as well. <span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span>(Front or Back)</font></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><o><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''> </font></o></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''>This is one of my favorite planes!!!</font></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><o><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''> </font></o></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''>I want to build a giant scale North Star some day.</font></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><o><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''> </font></o></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><o><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''> </font></o></p>
<p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><font size=''3''><font face=''Times New Roman''>I built mine from plans… not the kit.<span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span>(I like a challenge).<span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span>Turned out real nice.<span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span></font></font></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><o
><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''> </font></o></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''>I have had it for 6 years now.<span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span>I flew it for a long time with an OS .46FX on the tail.<span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span>It is a heavy motor and it did require me adding a bit of weight in the nose.<span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span>It flew like a dream and all but landed it self.</font></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><o><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''> </font></o></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><font size=''3''><font face=''Times New Roman''>I then decided I wanted to make it into a hot rod.<span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span>Adding a bigger engine was not an option due to the aft CG.<span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span>So what was a fella with the need for speed to do?<span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span></font></font></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><o><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''> </font></o></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''>I added another OS .46FX to the nose!<span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span>I traded dead weight for power.<span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span>The engine was just about perfect to put the CG spot on.</font></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><o><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''> </font></o></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><font size=''3''><font face=''Times New Roman''>I wish I had a camera at the field the first time I flew my new “twin†North Star.<span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span>Not to document the flight, but to capture the faces of the ol’ timers who just knew this thing was not going to fly.<span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span></font></font></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><o><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''> </font></o></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''>As I taxied out, every one else landed to give this ‘concept plane’ free run of the air space!</font></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><o><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''> </font></o></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''>It sounded awesome with both engines running and it flew and landed exactly as it did before because the weight had not changed.<span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span>The take off role was almost not needed as this thing leaps into the air as soon as you put the power to it.<span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span>It is fast… Real fast and it will climb vertical out of sight.</font></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><o><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''> </font></o></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''>I have played with dead stick landings with it and it does require a steep decent to maintain air speed.<span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span>The thing is loaded with drag with two props hanging out there and that huge wing.<span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span>It will fly, take off and land all day long on one engine as well. <span style=''mso-spacerun: yes''> </span>(Front or Back)</font></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><o><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''> </font></o></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''>This is one of my favorite planes!!!</font></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><o><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''> </font></o></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''>I want to build a giant scale North Star some day.</font></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><o><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''> </font></o></p><p class=''MsoNormal'' style=''margin: 0in 0in 0pt''><o><font face=''Times New Roman'' size=''3''> </font></o></p>
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RE: Having an issue with North Star Build...
I had an OS 91 surpass on mine and flew it with the elevator and without (elivons) liked it better with the elevator. The next one is in the box and will be an E conversion and way more HP
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RE: Having an issue with North Star Build...
ORIGINAL: cavandish
SO WHAT ABOUT ON THE WATER ?
ORIGINAL: im_a_rcav8r
<font size="3"><font face="" new="" times="">I built mine from plans… not the kit.<span> </span>(I like a challenge).<span> </span>Turned out real nice.<span> </span></font></font></p>
<o><font size="3" face="" new="" times=""></font></o></p>
<font size="3" face="" new="" times="">I have had it for 6 years now.<span> </span>I flew it for a long time with an OS .46FX on the tail.<span> </span>It is a heavy motor and it did require me adding a bit of weight in the nose.<span> </span>It flew like a dream and all but landed it self.</font></p>
<o><font size="3" face="" new="" times=""></font></o></p>
<font size="3"><font face="" new="" times="">I then decided I wanted to make it into a hot rod.<span> </span>Adding a bigger engine was not an option due to the aft CG.<span> </span>So what was a fella with the need for speed to do?<span> </span></font></font></p>
<o><font size="3" face="" new="" times=""></font></o></p>
<font size="3" face="" new="" times="">I added another OS .46FX to the nose!<span> </span>I traded dead weight for power.<span> </span>The engine was just about perfect to put the CG spot on.</font></p>
<o><font size="3" face="" new="" times=""></font></o></p>
<font size="3"><font face="" new="" times="">I wish I had a camera at the field the first time I flew my new “twin” North Star.<span> </span>Not to document the flight, but to capture the faces of the ol’ timers who just knew this thing was not going to fly.<span> </span></font></font></p>
<o><font size="3" face="" new="" times=""></font></o></p>
<font size="3" face="" new="" times="">As I taxied out, every one else landed to give this ‘concept plane’ free run of the air space!</font></p>
<o><font size="3" face="" new="" times=""></font></o></p>
<font size="3" face="" new="" times="">It sounded awesome with both engines running and it flew and landed exactly as it did before because the weight had not changed.<span> </span>The take off role was almost not needed as this thing leaps into the air as soon as you put the power to it.<span> </span>It is fast… Real fast and it will climb vertical out of sight.</font></p>
<o><font size="3" face="" new="" times=""></font></o></p>
<font size="3" face="" new="" times="">I have played with dead stick landings with it and it does require a steep decent to maintain air speed.<span> </span>The thing is loaded with drag with two props hanging out there and that huge wing.<span> </span>It will fly, take off and land all day long on one engine as well. <span></span>(Front or Back)</font></p>
<o><font size="3" face="" new="" times=""></font></o></p>
<font size="3" face="" new="" times="">This is one of my favorite planes!!!</font></p>
<o><font size="3" face="" new="" times=""></font></o></p>
<font size="3" face="" new="" times="">I want to build a giant scale North Star some day.</font></p>
<o><font size="3" face="" new="" times=""></font></o></p>
<o><font size="3" face="" new="" times=""></font></o></p>
<font size="3"><font face="" new="" times="">I built mine from plans… not the kit.<span> </span>(I like a challenge).<span> </span>Turned out real nice.<span> </span></font></font></p>
<o
><font size="3" face="" new="" times=""></font></o></p><font size="3" face="" new="" times="">I have had it for 6 years now.<span> </span>I flew it for a long time with an OS .46FX on the tail.<span> </span>It is a heavy motor and it did require me adding a bit of weight in the nose.<span> </span>It flew like a dream and all but landed it self.</font></p>
<o
><font size="3" face="" new="" times=""></font></o></p><font size="3"><font face="" new="" times="">I then decided I wanted to make it into a hot rod.<span> </span>Adding a bigger engine was not an option due to the aft CG.<span> </span>So what was a fella with the need for speed to do?<span> </span></font></font></p>
<o
><font size="3" face="" new="" times=""></font></o></p><font size="3" face="" new="" times="">I added another OS .46FX to the nose!<span> </span>I traded dead weight for power.<span> </span>The engine was just about perfect to put the CG spot on.</font></p>
<o
><font size="3" face="" new="" times=""></font></o></p><font size="3"><font face="" new="" times="">I wish I had a camera at the field the first time I flew my new “twin” North Star.<span> </span>Not to document the flight, but to capture the faces of the ol’ timers who just knew this thing was not going to fly.<span> </span></font></font></p>
<o
><font size="3" face="" new="" times=""></font></o></p><font size="3" face="" new="" times="">As I taxied out, every one else landed to give this ‘concept plane’ free run of the air space!</font></p>
<o
><font size="3" face="" new="" times=""></font></o></p><font size="3" face="" new="" times="">It sounded awesome with both engines running and it flew and landed exactly as it did before because the weight had not changed.<span> </span>The take off role was almost not needed as this thing leaps into the air as soon as you put the power to it.<span> </span>It is fast… Real fast and it will climb vertical out of sight.</font></p>
<o
><font size="3" face="" new="" times=""></font></o></p><font size="3" face="" new="" times="">I have played with dead stick landings with it and it does require a steep decent to maintain air speed.<span> </span>The thing is loaded with drag with two props hanging out there and that huge wing.<span> </span>It will fly, take off and land all day long on one engine as well. <span></span>(Front or Back)</font></p>
<o
><font size="3" face="" new="" times=""></font></o></p><font size="3" face="" new="" times="">This is one of my favorite planes!!!</font></p>
<o
><font size="3" face="" new="" times=""></font></o></p><font size="3" face="" new="" times="">I want to build a giant scale North Star some day.</font></p>
<o
><font size="3" face="" new="" times=""></font></o></p><o
><font size="3" face="" new="" times=""></font></o></p>
Water landing is NOTan option... hahaha
