The canard-configuration leading plane stall is a central problem with that configuration. This produces a rapid nose down pitch and for control line there is...
Pete, If the wheel axle plane of a Fokker Dr. 1 was utilized as a "flap" for stunt flying would it work? Thanks! Johnny McSea [Non-text portions of this...
I think that a flap is just that, a moveable surface behind a lifting section. The axle wing on a Triplane is a wing, not a flap. Any variable incidence would...
I've made many handels myself. What equipment do you have access to? I made a copy of a hot rock for myself out of aluminum and myrtal wood. Look at other...
Hi Emile, you can purchase C/L handle kits from Tom Morris for a very reasonable price. Many of the top PA pilots use them and they are fully adjustable. ...
Emile; Go to: http://tomsbuildingservice/biz/index.htm Tom Morris has handle kits for I believe under $10 USD. I have several and strongly recommend. You...
Hi Emile, I'll echo what Dennis and Dave suggested. Tom Morris' handle kits are excellent bargains. www.tomsbuildingservice.biz The Handle Kit is about $6 (or...
The Ringmaster Jr. rebuild is complete and I will get started on the Bi-Slob next. But, for my model building project after that I want to build either a ...
... I'm not truly expert regarding the Classic era stunters, but I did watch both of those planes flown by top pilots of that period. Most of them flew...
Hi John Curious.... is the T-Bird the first (turtle deck) or second (bubble canopy) model? As to which flies better, impossible call with all the means of...
Hi John, Whichever you decide on, please consider buying the control system from Tom Morris - www.tomsbuildingservice.biz His controls are bulletproof. A...
Talking about the Thunderbird brought back some memories for me. I was flying in the WAM contests out on the west coast in the 50's and 60's. I had a beautiful...
John, If you can possibly squeeze it into your budget, I'd like to see you build both of them. Of course a review would be in order when done as well as a...
I will be contacting Larry at Richardskits soon to confirm my order for one of his kits of the smaller "Lil T bird" This has a fully cowled, inverted motor (I...
JB, I would be happy to forward a kit on to you. I live in upstate NY and regularly send and receive things from England. Let me know if you are interested and...
Great input --- THANKS everyone! I'll start building the Bi-Slob ASAP and will then build the T-Bird. Another question re power: Fox .35? OS LA-40? McCoy Black...
... (From my original reply) "If you choose to duplicate the older fast-flying style, choose the Thunderbird." ... The "small", early T-Bird will be fine with...
In a message dated 1/5/05 10:42:05 AM Central Standard Time, jvmcsea@... ... If they run well any of those will work on a bi-slob. The Fox because it is ...
... It has more power, but the weight is very close to the same, especially when you include stock mufflers on both. It's also a low-vibration motor (none...
OK! The Bi-Slob gets a Fox and the T-Bird will get the OS LA-.40 (venturi). I won't use the McCoy .40 as a boat anchor but will put it in "something." I was...
... Thanks, Kiwi. I have a couple of old Fox 35's and also a couple of brand new Fox Combat Specials. I think I'll sell them all and try something newer and ...
... Foxes are lovely old engines. I have half a dozen, but the only ones I use any more of that bunch are one that has the Fox ABC P&L, and a speed-tuned one...
In a message dated 1/5/05 4:26:44 PM Central Standard Time, jvmcsea@... ... The problem with the Series 21 engines was quality control. Actually since ...
I love the Goodyear Racers. So, How about two more categories for Combat: WW-1 WW-2 Neat, huh? Johnny McSea [Non-text portions of this message have been...
... There are several folk around here (Houston) using PAW .19 power on Flite Streaks. They perform pretty well, and quite consistent performance, too. I enjoy...
Johnny, I put a series 21 in an old "beater" profile once. I shortened the nose and placed the tank on the inside. The plane flew pretty well and was great...
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