F3A hall of fame
I have compiled the following list for the top three contestants for all the F3A World Championships since the first one in 1960. As there are many people in this forum that have a lot of interesting photos, films, plans etcetera related to the persons below, please post them here for all to see. 1960, Dubendorf/Switzerland: 1st Ed Kazmirski USA, 2nd Gustav Samann BRD, 3rd K.H. Stegmaier BRD 1962, Kenley/United Kingdom: 1st Tom Brett USA, 2nd Harry Brooks UK (tie for 1st place), 3rd Chris Olsen UK 1963, Genk/Belgium: 1st Ralph Brooke USA, 2nd Fritz Bosch BRD, 3rd Ed Kazmirski USA 1965, Ljunbyhed/Sweden: 1st Ralph Brooke USA, 2nd Chris Teuwen, BEL, 3rd Cliff Weirick USA 1967, Ajaccio/France: 1st Phil Kraft USA, 2nd Pierre Marrot FRA, 3rd Kurt Bauerheim BRD 1969, Bremen/Germany: 1st Bruno Giezendanner CH, 2nd Phil Kraft USA, 3rd Josef Wester BRD 1971, Doylestown/USA: 1st Bruno Giezendanner CH, 2nd Wolfgang Matt, LIC, 3rd Phil Kraft USA 1973, Gorizia/Italy: 1st Tsugutaka Yoshioka JPN, 2nd Wolfgang Matt, LIC, 3rd Hanno Prettner AUT 1975, Bern/Switzerland: 1st Wolfgang Matt, LIC 2nd Hanno Prettner AUT, 3rd Dave Brown USA 1977, Springfield/USA: 1st Hanno Prettner AUT, 2nd Dave Brown USA, 3rd Wolfgang Matt LIC 1979, Johannesburg/South Africa: 1st Wolfgang Matt, LIC, 2nd Dave Brown, 3rd Mark Radcliffe USA 1981, Acapulco/Mexico: 1st Hanno Prettner AUT, 2nd Dave Brown USA, 3rd Wolfgang Matt LIC 1983, Pensacola/USA: 1st Hanno Prettner AUT, 2nd Bertram Lossen, BRD, 3rd Dave Brown, USA 1985, Flevohof/Netherlands: 1st Hanno Prettner AUT, 2nd Wolfgang Matt, LIC 3rd Bertrand Lossen BRD 1987, Avignon/France: 1st Hanno Prettner AUT, 2nd Wolfgang Matt, LIC, 3rd Bertrand Lossen BRD 1989, Chesapeake/USA: 1st Hanno Prettner AUT, 2nd Wolfgang Matt, LIC, 3rd Ivan Kristensen, CAN 1991, Wangaratta/Australia: 1st Chip Hyde USA, 2nd Quique Somenzini ARG, 3rd Dave von Linsowe USA 1993, Nötsch/Austria: 1st Hanno Prettner AUT, 2nd Chip Hyde USA, 3rd Wolfgang Matt, LIC 1995, Kasaoka/Japan: 1st Giichi Naruke JPN, 2nd Wolfgang Matt, LIC, 3rd Christophe Paysant-Le Roux FRA 1997, Deblin/Poland: 1st Giichi Naruke JPN, 2nd Christophe Paysant-Le Roux FRA, 3rd Wolfgang Matt, LIC 1999, Pensacola/USA: 1st Christophe Paysant-Le Roux FRA, 2nd Giichi Naruke JPN, 3rd Chip Hyde USA 2001, Cork/Ireland: 1st Christophe Paysant-Le Roux FRA, 2nd Quique Somenzini ARG, 3rd Chip Hyde USA 2003, Deblin/Poland: 1st Christophe Paysant-Le Roux FRA, 2nd Quique Somenzini ARG, 3rd Cip Hyde USA 2005, St. Yan/France: 1st Christophe Paysant-Le Roux FRA, 2nd Tetsuo Onda JPN, 3rd Roland Matt LIC 2007, Sauce Viejo/Argentina: 1st Quique Somenzini USA, 2nd Christophe Paysant-Le Roux FRA, 3rd Tetsuo Onda JPN 2009, Pombal/Portugal: 1st Christophe Paysant-Le Roux FRA, 2nd Benoit Paysant-Le Roux FRA, 3rd Tetsuo Onda JPN 2011, Muncie/USA: Looking forward to this one :-) Here are a couple of movies I have found on the internet: [link=http://www.rchalloffame.org/Video/1962Internats/files/page324-movie-0.mp4]1962 Championships (mp4, 5 min.)[/link] [link=http://www.rchalloffame.org/Video/1963Internats/files/page304-movie-0.mp4]1963 Championships pt. 1 (mp3, 15 min)[/link] [link=http://www.rchalloffame.org/Video/1963Internats/files/page304-movie-1.mp4]1963 Championships pt. 2 (mp3, 15 min)[/link] [link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0a-ghZArnk]1975 Championships, YouTube[/link]
Posted on: 10/25/2009 5:39 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "Classic Pattern Flying"
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RE: I want to start a p***ing match...
Yes, you are right Carrell. USA has won the F3A championships seven times, five of those wins happened more than 40 years ago and one is by Quique who is Argentinian by birth. Hanno Prettner from Austria has also won the championships seven times ;-). Mark Twains once wrote "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics."
Posted on: 10/25/2009 5:03 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: I want to start a p***ing match...
Yes, you probably need to step down on your medication! The F3A World Championships is an international event that "travels" around the world. Here is a list of previous years top 3. 1960, Dubendorf/Switzerland: 1st Ed Kazmirski USA, 2nd Gustav Samann BRD, 3rd K.H. Stegmaier BRD 1962, Kenley/United Kingdom: 1st Tom Brett USA, 2nd Harry Brooks UK (tie for 1st place), 3rd Chris Olsen UK 1963, Genk/Belgium: 1st Ralph Brooke USA, 2nd Fritz Bosch BRD, 3rd Ed Kazmirski USA 1965, Ljunbyhed/Sweden: 1st Ralph Brooke USA, 2nd Chris Teuwen, BEL, 3rd Cliff Weirick USA 1967, Ajaccio/France: 1st Phil Kraft USA, 2nd Pierre Marrot FRA, 3rd Kurt Bauerheim BRD 1969, Bremen/Germany: 1st Bruno Giezendanner CH, 2nd Phil Kraft USA, 3rd Josef Wester BRD 1971, Doylestown/USA: 1st Bruno Giezendanner CH, 2nd Wolfgang Matt, LIC, 3rd Phil Kraft USA 1973, Gorizia/Italy: 1st Tsugutaka Yoshioka JPN, 2nd Wolfgang Matt, LIC, 3rd Hanno Prettner AUT 1975, Bern/Switzerland: 1st Wolfgang Matt, LIC 2nd Hanno Prettner AUT, 3rd Dave Brown USA 1977, Springfield/USA: 1st Hanno Prettner AUT, 2nd Dave Brown USA, 3rd Wolfgang Matt LIC 1979, Johannesburg/South Africa: 1st Wolfgang Matt, LIC, 2nd Dave Brown, 3rd Mark Radcliffe USA 1981, Acapulco/Mexico: 1st Hanno Prettner AUT, 2nd Dave Brown USA, 3rd Wolfgang Matt LIC 1983, Pensacola/USA: 1st Hanno Prettner AUT, 2nd Bertram Lossen, BRD, 3rd Dave Brown, USA 1985, Flevohof/Netherlands: 1st Hanno Prettner AUT, 2nd Wolfgang Matt, LIC 3rd Bertrand Lossen BRD 1987, Avignon/France: 1st Hanno Prettner AUT, 2nd Wolfgang Matt, LIC, 3rd Bertrand Lossen BRD 1989, Chesapeake/USA: 1st Hanno Prettner AUT, 2nd Wolfgang Matt, LIC, 3rd Ivan Kristensen, CAN 1991, Wangaratta/Australia: 1st Chip Hyde USA, 2nd Quique Somenzini ARG, 3rd Dave von Linsowe USA 1993, Nötsch/Austria: 1st Hanno Prettner AUT, 2nd Chip Hyde USA, 3rd Wolfgang Matt, LIC 1995, Kasaoka/Japan: 1st Giichi Naruke JPN, 2nd Wolfgang Matt, LIC, 3rd Christophe Paysant-Le Roux FRA 1997, Deblin/Poland: 1st Giichi Naruke JPN, 2nd Christophe Paysant-Le Roux FRA, 3rd Wolfgang Matt, LIC 1999, Pensacola/USA: 1st Christophe Paysant-Le Roux FRA, 2nd Giichi Naruke JPN, 3rd Chip Hyde USA 2001, Cork/Ireland: 1st Christophe Paysant-Le Roux FRA, 2nd Quique Somenzini ARG, 3rd Chip Hyde USA 2003, Deblin/Poland: 1st Christophe Paysant-Le Roux FRA, 2nd Quique Somenzini ARG, 3rd Cip Hyde USA 2005, St. Yan/France: 1st Christophe Paysant-Le Roux FRA, 2nd Tetsuo Onda JPN, 3rd Roland Matt LIC 2007, Sauce Viejo/Argentina: 1st Quique Somenzini USA, 2nd Christophe Paysant-Le Roux FRA, 3rd Tetsuo Onda JPN 2009, Pombal/Portugal: 1st Christophe Paysant-Le Roux FRA, 2nd Benoit Paysant-Le Roux FRA, 3rd Tetsuo Onda JPN 2011, Muncie/USA: Looking forward to this one :-) I think the rersults speaks for themselves... In order to turn this thread into something useful and interesting, rather than a p...ing contest, here are some interesting links related to the F3A championships: [link=http://www.rchalloffame.org/Video/1962Internats/files/page324-movie-0.mp4]1962 Championships (mp4, 5 min.)[/link] [link=http://www.rchalloffame.org/Video/1963Internats/files/page304-movie-0.mp4]1963 Championships pt. 1 (mp3, 15 min)[/link] [link=http://www.rchalloffame.org/Video/1963Internats/files/page304-movie-1.mp4]1963 Championships pt. 2 (mp3, 15 min)[/link]
Posted on: 10/25/2009 3:45 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: pusher vs. tractor
SAAB has a history of interesting aircraft designs. This is the SAAB J-21, which took to the air for the first time in 1943. The main reasons for choosing this configuration was not efficiency, but the possibility of installing cannons in the nose and also providing the pilot with excellent visibility. The SAAB J-21 was probably the first production fighter be equipped with an ejection seat. [image]http://www.aef.se/Flygvapnet/Bilder/J21A%201000p.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 10/24/2009 2:32 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "Aerodynamics"
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RE: .30 or smaller 4 stroke engine?
Small .26-.30 Saito and OS four-stroke engines are my favourite engines. They are frugal on fuel, doesn't make much noise and provides about the same power as you would expect from a similar size OS FP or LA engine. I have a SIG 71" Cub that is powered by an OS 26FS using a 10x5 APC propeller. It is built light and flies very similar to a full-size Cub. Admittedly it is sensitive to strong wind gusts, but that's a price I am willing to pay in order to be able to fly around like bumble bee at low altitude during calm evenings. Even though a small capacity engine is used I seldom use more than half-throttle during flight.
Posted on: 10/20/2009 2:40 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: JR X-347 Battery Problem
Strange, I once had a X-347 Tx and it definitly had the kind of battery connectors I described in my previous post. I know for sure because when I later replaced it with a JR X-388s I used the old battery as a spare for my new Tx. Could it be that there were different versions of the X-347? The picture below is from page 3 of the X-347 manual and it shows battery connectors of the tab type rather than a plug. This is the same system as the one used in X-388s.
Posted on: 10/6/2009 3:25 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Learning to fly...alone?
Forget the GWS and get the Multiplex Easy Star. It is an excellent aircraft for the beginner. Light, strong and with good flying qualities. Also, it is quite easy to repair. The Germans know a thing or two when it comes to designing electric powered gliders.
Posted on: 10/6/2009 3:14 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: JR X-347 Battery Problem
There is no plug, The battery had tabs on it very much like what you will find on a simple 9V battery that made contact with spring loaded tabs in the battery compartment. You can find a picture of it here: [link=http://www.jrradios.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=JRPB958]JR Radios[/link].
Posted on: 10/6/2009 12:05 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: glow fuel cost
I don't know whats available in the U.S., but here in Sweden the tendency is that club members get together to purchase methanol, oil and nitro in quite large batches, mixing the fuel themselves. In my club we can purchase methanol for $6.50/gallon, nitro for $81.50/gallon and Fuchs Aerosave for $75/gallon. Most club members use a mixture of 5% nitro, 15% oil and the reminder methanol. The fuel ends up costing $20.5/gallon.
Posted on: 10/6/2009 8:06 AM by Author "Red B." in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: What was your shortest lived model?
My shortest lived model was a Baby Ringmaster C/L model many years ago. It took off, immediately entered a beautiful wingover which ended in the asphalt. The distance flown was approx. 100 ft and the flying time a couple of seconds.
Posted on: 10/6/2009 7:55 AM by Author "Red B." in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: First Kit?
You made the right decision! The 4*s, irrespective of size, are excellent first kits. If you already have a .40 engine go with the 4*-40. In a previous post it was suggested to strengthen the fuselage directly behind the rear wing saddle and while not absolutely necessary, it is the weakest point of the fuselage. Also you can safely shorten the wing by 1 rib on each wing half. Do not simply shorten the wing, instead use all ribs and position them slightly closer together. The clipped wing makes the aircraft a litlle more agile and makes landings simpler. With the full size wing the aircraft floats forever before touch down. Good luck! You will not regret building a SIG Four-Star.
Posted on: 10/6/2009 7:23 AM by Author "Red B." in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Comming back to u/c maybe?
Hi and welcome back to C/L! If you mean nylon fishing line it's useless for C/L purposes. It has too much give in it. There are several good firms selling C/L stuff. IMHO one of the best is [link=http://www.sshobbies.com/]Sam's Stuff & Hobbies[/link], there you can get anything you need at a good price. Also, don't forget to join the [link=http://stunthanger.com]Stunthangar[/link] and [link=http://www.clstunt.com/htdocs/dc/dcboard.php]Stuka Stunt Works[/link] forums.
Posted on: 9/30/2009 1:45 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "Control Lines"
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RE: Anyone done Folding Wings?
Yes it is a CompositeARF Corsair. You are correct about the engine, of course it is a Moki radial.
Posted on: 9/30/2009 1:34 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: kg per cm conversion to oz per inch
[quote]ORIGINAL: Allfat It is not our choice to use kg-cm, despite the fact that is it technically an incorrect unit. It is the manufacturer of the servo that is giving the specs of the servo in the incorrect unit. We are just trying to figure out what that is in the standard system, not the metric system because they spec most all of our servos as oz-in, not in kg-cm. [/quote] As I wrote in my previous post the conversion factors you are trying to figure out are 0.0720 kgcm/oz.in or inversely 13.89 oz.in./kgcm. Two examples: 5 kgcm = 5*13.89 = 69.45 oz.in. 100 oz.in. = 100*0.0720 = 7.2 kgcm
Posted on: 9/28/2009 6:20 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: kg per cm conversion to oz per inch
The units are wrong. Torque is the [b]product[/b] of force and lever arm (presuming... the conversion factor is 24.92/35.27 = [b]0,706 Ncm/oz.in.[/b] or inversely [b]1.415 oz.in/Ncm[/b... for force, the conversion factors will be 2.54/35.27 = [b]0.0720 kgcm/oz.in[/b] or inversely [b]13.89 oz.in./kgcm[/b]. As an example 50 oz.in. = 50*0.0720 = 3.6 kgcm, or more correctly 50*0,706 = 35.3 Ncm
Posted on: 9/28/2009 6:08 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Let's see your work shop!
Here is my "workshop". As you can see it's quite compact (14 ft x 7 ft), but since I don't build giant scale anymore it is sufficiently large for me. Painting and heavy sanding jobs are done elsewhere. I prefer working with hand tools and have reduced my machine equipment to the bare minimum. The small Dremel disc sander is probably the machine tool that I use most followed by a Bosch hand drill. In the garage I have a Scheppach Basato bandsaw. The aircraft on the working table is a CA Model Epsilon.
Posted on: 9/28/2009 3:05 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: Which brand of plane makes the best 3d er's
[quote]ORIGINAL: Dave McDonald Swanyshouse would definitely make the short list. I don't think Paul even makes a kit that isn't a 3D plane. Here's my Primo with an OS 55AX: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euTDSG42IW4 [/quote] Superb flying! It was a long time ago since I last saw such a nice 3D flying sequence. [:D] I agree with other posters that Paul S. produces excellent kits. I have built and flown Mojos and while my flying skills is nowhere near Dave's, I still find them to be excellent 3D aircraft.
Posted on: 9/28/2009 1:49 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: Sig Kobra engine?
The Norvel will be fine. I have a Kobra with a Thunder Tiger 36 Pro engine. That engine weighs approx. 2 oz less then the Norvel (with muffler) and is probably slightly less powerful. It is certainly enough engine to make the Kobra quite an exciting aircraft to fly. The key to a nice flying Kobra is to keep the AUW down.
Posted on: 9/28/2009 1:20 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Engine tuning related to 'slimeyness' of plane?
Two very simple mods that takes away most of the 'slimeyness' is to use a silicon exhaust deflector and fitting a carb air intake filter. The exhaust deflector is easy to find, but you may have to shop around a little to find an air filter that fits aero engines. I prefer Tettra air filters, but BruLine is O.K. as well. For the average sport engine the performance loss isn't much and it makes cleaning the aircraft much simpler..
Posted on: 9/22/2009 1:31 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Jetcat P-80 or P-80SE?
Thank you for some very useful information! Of course, I will start out with a jet "trainer", but since I am a scale buff it will eventually end up in a SAAB J-29 "flying barrel". I can live with 16 lbs of thrust as long as the turbine is reliable and has a long service life. I have heard that the old P80 has a spool-up time of approximately 3s. and a slightly shorter spool-down time. Is that in agreement with your experiences? What I will do is to take one of my old pattern ships and adjust the throttle servo speed to 3 seconds from idle to full throttle. This will help me decide whether or not I can live with the slow spool-up/down time of the old P80. [image]http://www.microflight.se/md/j29/flight.jpg[/image] Saab J-29
Posted on: 9/21/2009 2:37 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: What four stroke in a 40 sized warbird.
It appears that the new Saito FA-82b has a metal back plate. If this is true, go that route. I have a FA-72 with the plastic backplate and its way to flimsy.
Posted on: 9/21/2009 1:08 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "Beginners"
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Jetcat P-80 or P-80SE?
After a couple of decades of flying all sorts of propeller aircraft I have finally decided to get into jets. I am considering purchasing a Jetcat P80 (gas start) that has been bench run for two hours, but not flown. I would appreciate any advice on how much I should expect to pay for such a turbine provided that all original accessories (ECU etcetera) are included. Also, I have noticed that Jetcat has replaced the original P80 with the P80SE. Are there any significant differences between the two that motivates the purchase of a new P80SE instead of going the secondhand route?
Posted on: 9/21/2009 1:01 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Svensson Pinto plane
I understand it that you already own a 46 AX. If so go ahead and use it. It will work fine, ut don't do violent maneuvers at full throttle. Given the choice between the 40LA and 46LA I would choose the 46LA. It has a little extra power compared to the 40LA while still weighing the same. The 46LA is one sweet running engine that has become very popular in C/L stunt.
Posted on: 9/16/2009 6:00 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "Control Lines"
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RE: Svensson Pinto plane
The Pinto was designed quite a long time ago when engines were a lot less powerful than today. However, as long as you refrain from full power dives etcetera I think you will have no problem with the 46AX.
Posted on: 9/15/2009 4:02 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "Control Lines"
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RE: Svensson Pinto plane
The Pinto by Svenson has a 60" wingspan, an AUW of approx 4-4.75 lbs. and the recommended engine is .30-.40. An OS 40 LA would be ideal for this aircraft, light with more than enough power for this aircraft. My Pinto had strip ailerons and probably yours have too. [image]http://www.avonds.com/Svenson%20Pinto.JPG[/image]
Posted on: 9/15/2009 1:10 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "Control Lines"
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RE: advice: which mini table saw to buy?
I have a Proxxon FKS/E table saw and while it is not indespenable, I find it handy for precise cutting of many small objects in plywood and hardwood. A slightly cheaper alternative is to purchase a high quality Japanese dozuki hand saw. It can make very precise cuts in any hard- or softwood.
Posted on: 9/15/2009 12:50 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: Why I think a smaller plane is better.
Large aircraft are for people with slow reactions and/or failing eyesight or for people who can't build light. [8D] Well I am joking, I hope you all understand that. IMHO, large aircraft are easier to control because in general they react slower to control inputs than small aircraft do. Also relative to their size, they fly slower than small aircraft. Because large aircraft have more inertia, they are less easily disturbed by turbulence. If building scale aircraft one can add a lot more scale detail without significantly affecting flying performance due to the increased weight. That being said, after flying many different types of aircraft of different sizes over the years (1/2A to giant scale) I have come to the conclusion that for me, aircraft larger than say 80" have very little to offer in terms of increased performance or flying qualities. For most part I prefer aircraft smaller than that, say around 55-72 in. wingspan. As long as we are not talking competetive flying (aerobatics etc.) where the best route is to fly the same size aircraft as everybody else do, I see many advantages to smaller aircraft (in the size range mentioned above): [ul] [*] They can handle any weather situation larger aircraft are capable of handling. In my experience people flying large aircraft have a lower tolerance to bad weather conditions than people flying smaller aircraft. I do not thing this is due to the flying qualities of the aircraft, but rather due to the fact that the larger aircraft in general represents a bigger economic investment. [*] They can fly any aerobatic schedule the larger aircraft can do, if the pilot is up to it. The one possible exeption may be gyroscopic maneuvers such as Lomcevaks, where large diameter, high inertia propellers is a definite advantage. [*] They require rather inexpensive radio equipment, standard servos are sufficient and there is no need for power-boxes etcetera. The same goes for most of the other equipment such as propellers and control linkage. [*] Because of the lower inertia smaller incidents, e.g., hard landings, that may cause serios damage to large aircraft often only result in minor damage to smaller aircraft. [*] Obviously, smaller models are easier to transport and store. [/ul] Of course, there are some negatives as well: [ul] [*] In most parts of the world methanol based fuels are more expensive than gas. This may become a non-issue when as more and more small gas engines becomes availabe, e.g.. the Saito FG series. [*] Small models does not attract as much attention as large one do. [:)] [/ul]
Posted on: 9/15/2009 8:42 AM by Author "Red B." in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Low.......low, low, low........Pass
This is low even by Swedish standards. It happens at 1m53s: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rSLbo17SFg[/youtube]
Posted on: 9/11/2009 4:51 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "Classic Pattern Flying"
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RE: kit vs ARF
IMHO, an ARF is a kit where somebody else has done all the fun work of actually building it for me, leaving the rather tedius mounting of equipment for me to finish. Given the choice, I prefer kits or building from plans to ARFs for all the good reasons listed py the previous posters.
Posted on: 9/11/2009 9:01 AM by Author "Red B." in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: F20 tigershark ...low pass
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Posted on: 9/8/2009 3:33 PM by Author "Red B." in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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