Here's the first photo of the first real plane.


I'll have more info when I get the spinner on, wheel pants on, and better photos and a finished weight.


TF

Good looking plane Tom. I'll be very interested in seeing the first video.

That thing looks SWEET!

Tom: The airplane is high on my list for the next airplane I buy. That size should be great for Brillelli 366GT. Do you have any specs on it yet. Wingspan/wing area. To be perfectly honest though, I do not like the red, are you going to supply it in any other cover scheme? Would be nice to have another airplane to add to my Hare Force.

Personally, I like the 'Will Curtis' scheme.

Any specs yet, type of hinges, weight etc.

absolutely beautiful. thats the one i want!

Tom,


Looking forward to hearing how you configured the machine: engine, servos, all up weight, etc.....

Best of luck with it


Regards,

Chuck

Can I get one in a "Toyota" scheme?

Tom- Are you going to offer any white? My goal is one that looks like my full-scale ride.

Scott

If Toyota sponsors a Su-26, send me a phot.

TF

Is there a ETA of this plane? This will be a great alternative to the dozens of Yak ARFS out there.

If it flys anything like the big one now in the fleet I have a feeling it will be a BETTER alternative to a Yak.

You lucky S.O.B.

Wow, what a nice looking plane! Something about the Sukhoi just looks so muscular and athletic. Good job Tom!

Brett

Scotty you are the coolest man I know

Did one test flight today, it flies really well as I knoew it would. This is not the first test for this airframe, it existed before as a Yak. All we did was move the wings a little so a complete retest is not needed. It's a go for sure.

I'll have more pictures and details tomorrow.

TF

I put a few more flights on the Sukhoi today and got some pictures and details.

First, it weighs 17.2 pounds ready to fly including the canister muffler and fairly heavy aluminum wing tube, with wheel pants. That's everything. It will be under 17 with a standard muffler, and probably 16.5-16.6 with CF wing tube. The landing gear is fairly strong, some weight could be saved there.

But with 1410 sq. inches of wing area there is no need. The only trouble I had was getting it to come down on landing. It's a true floater. I will be adding some expo on elevator, even at walking speed it will climb. If it was ever going to exhibit any bad handling it would have happened today, I shot a handful oflandings and stalled it several times in a strong headwind, it reacts so slowly to the stall that there was plenty of time to goose the throttle to pick up a little airspeed. It is truly a completely stable honest airplane that will do it all. IMAC, 3d, sport, trainer, it can be anything you want it to be. No bad habits at all, like a fine old dog that is just everybody's best friend.

I am including a photo of the bottom of the plane showing the canister installation. With a DA-50 and a 25mm drop header there is no need to cut the cowl except for hot air exhaust. I found a way to mount the canister that is light, durable and costs almost nothing. As you can see the canister is recessed into a fiberglass belly pan keeping hot air out of the plane and making everything super clean and simple.

This plane will go into production as soon as I can get them built, think end of May. I have a great deal of confidence in this model, it's one really fine plane.

Tom Fawcett

That the new 53cc engine in there?

Man, Tom where did you get that plane holder seriously that thing fly's great. silversurfer i think it is a DA 50

rctom,

Looks really good. I like the idea of the Toyota logo. Looks like a home for another G62 by Ralph.

I only see one problem here Tom; you have too many nice planes to choose from!

I had the pleasure of meeting the man who builds the real MX2 today. Very nice guy and a modeler as well.

That's a DA-50.

TF

I need me a Honda to go along with my other one..

You should pull the gear off of it when you finish flight testing it and send it to Graphtech. That way there could be some CF gear ready to go when they arrive.

That red color looks awesome on that plane. now i am lost between the Edge and this, which one to want
It would be "electrified" ofcourse .