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RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
[:)]David, The build CD you requested is on its way. I included video of the my SFK twin maiden flights. As you will see, one must stay on the rudder on take off to counteract its tendency to pull hard to the left. I used to worry about a single engine outage, but have never experienced such a situation. I guess I have my Zenoah G38s to thank for that, as they have never given me a bit of trouble. The only problem I have had is a side window falling out during flight. This was due to the fact that I did not use Bruce's method of window installation. Serves me right for not listening to the master. Good luck on your build! Please keep us posted with your progress. Reg Mason PS: I would love to see the tri-motor, as I considered such a configuration during my build. Bruce talked me out of it.
Posted on: 8/2/2008 12:03 PM by Author "fobus"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
[:)]Hey Stewburner, Got lots of pics of the flap installation. Since you are the first to ask for a copy of the CD, email me your address at RMason405@cox.net and I will burn you a copy, no charge. I was so pleased with the way the flap setup worked on the King, I have since used it on another of my big birds. Keep us posted on your progress on this thread. Reg Mason
Posted on: 12/30/2005 1:08 PM by Author "fobus"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
StefanP, The wing chord is nearly 26 inches. I didn't weigh it in the bones. Sorry. Reg Mason [:)]PS to all: Since the maiden flight, the King has been doing slow aileron rolls, stall turns, four point rolls, outside loops and inverted flight (that it doesn't seem to happy with).[&o]
Posted on: 12/1/2005 3:37 AM by Author "fobus"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
[:D]Greetings all, The SFK twin video is on our club website "www.baxterfield.com". It contains my most embarrassing moments from the maiden flight. I'm sorry there were no "Andy Kane" kind of aerobatics. While trying to trim, my first thoughts were to keep it right side up and take it home in one piece. It still has to pass muster at our club meeting next month. It will be thoroughly wrung out after that time. Reg
Posted on: 10/25/2005 10:38 AM by Author "fobus"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
[:)]Skycam41, Someday, I would love to come to Canada and fly from that big concrete runway you have. Bruce, The Fowler flaps are extremely effective. I have just reviewed the video and the plane was never out of control. On the second flight, I accidentally took off with full flaps. It caught me by surprise. As you reminded me, I did go back and read in the instructions about including elevator trim when using the flaps. The left engine was running about 200 rpm below the right and required some extra rudder trim to keep the plane from drifting to the left. Of course this is probably due to the torque of two engines. As you may have surmised, this is my first twin engine airplane. Also, every plane I have ever built and flown (except for my Agriduck) was overpowered by at least 50% and had unlimited vertical. Thanks for reminding me that the King is what we refer to here locally as a "big fat lazy pig". I can't wait to see David Garrison's video of his King doing knife edge passes and a rolling circle. Andy Kane is my new hero. The props used were 18 x 10. After the engines break in a little more, I will try something different. I will send you a CD soon of all nearly 750 pictures of the build and flight. I have enjoyed building the King immensely and have learned some invaluable techniques in model building and innovation. I would recommend this experience to everyone. I want everyone to know much I appreciate the personal information and support that you provided. A Super Flying King may not be everyone's cup of tea, but a Bruce Tharp Engineering kit should be. Long live the King![:D] Reg Mason
Posted on: 10/16/2005 1:52 AM by Author "fobus"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
[:D]The King took to the air today, October 15, 2005, at 1:30 PM, one month short of two years when I glued the first parts together. It was warm, 85 degrees with a SSW to SSE wind of 12 - 15 mph. The engines were tached to 6400 rpm. The King is a heavy plane at 46 pounds and didn't exactly leap into the air. It may still be a little tail heavy. The G38s are adequate, but I wish I had gone bigger, say at least G45. On the third flight, after some trimming, it was flying pretty good. With the STOL tips and those huge wings, it doesn't want to land. You can land it into the breeze at almost zero ground speed without it trying to pancake in. I learned to make long low approaches for landing. I tried the flaps high in the air and it was good that I did. The nose pitched up 45 degrees (or maybe it just seemed that way) on application. This may be due in part to being a little tail heavy, but some automatic elevator trim will be necessary. The engines have very little vibration and sound awesome. Video was shot, but has to be digitized. It will be posted on our club web site when available. I have included a pic of the proud papa with his new baby. Reg
Posted on: 10/15/2005 6:15 PM by Author "fobus"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
[:D]The King is finished! I replaced both 950S receivers with a couple of used 649S. I also added MPI 6 volt regulators. Since I don't know if an over voltage situation caused the 950 to die, I didn't want to take any chances. I opened the dead 950 case and smelled burnt components. Maybe they always smell that way. The King weighed in at 46 pounds and balanced perfectly with no additional weight. I guess my G38s are heavier than David Garrison's ZDZ40s. Add the fact that my STOL tips and Fowler flap hardware contributes some more weight. If it doesn't fly today or Saturday, then it will have to have its maiden flight at our club's fun fly on Sunday. Below are some pictures, but they don't really show how big this sucker is!
Posted on: 10/14/2005 9:22 AM by Author "fobus"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
Bob and the gang, Tim Moser and I set up the SFK in my driveway to test the engines. Everything was going well until the right engine started dying unexpectedly. The problem was traced to an air leak at the fuel filter. In the meantime, the left side of the plane stopped working. Tim assumed a battery lead had come loose. I feared the worst. Tonight my fears were realized. The left receiver is dead as a doornail. And I don't know why. My first thought was to blame Tim. While setting up the quick charger, he plugged the Hitec 335 charger lead in upside down. But this should not have caused the problem. The JR charge/ switch isolates the battery from the receiver when it is off and connected to a charger and likewise isolates a charger from the receiver when it is switched on. The only other thought is that the receiver, a JR 950S, cannot handle the voltage level of a freshly charged 5-cell 6 volt NiMH battery. I have been told by others and threads on RCU that this is not a problem. This was the first time that I have ever connected a 6 volt battery to a receiver without using a regulator. I have another 950S receiver, but it is in my new CAP 232. My dilemma is: do I cannibalize a working airplane and plug the 950S into the SFK and thereby take the chance of frying another $200 receiver? Please advise.[:o] [&o]By the way, I started the engines using the 32:1 Honda oil mixed fuel that I was told to use in the RCS 215 radial. This was a big mistake! The black gunk that spewed from the mufflers turned the SFK sides and tail nearly black. Attempts to clean it off with Windex only spread it around. 409 grease fighting spray did not help. Alcohol got most of it off, but some required using WD40 first, then use alcohol to clean off the WD40. I am going back to my 80:1 Amsoil mix. It does not generate black gunk. It may have been a big mistake to cover the King in white Monokote, especially since the mufflers are mounted on a high wing and spray exhaust down the sides of the plane. I spent two hours cleaning the fuselage and wing center section. Now, all the seams on the covering show since the gunk now outlines where they are. The plan was to fly the King on Friday, but until I get a better handle on why a brand new receiver died, that is now on hold. Reg Mason
Posted on: 10/12/2005 5:38 AM by Author "fobus"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
[:D]Dave, Congratulations! I hereby concede the honor of the first SFK twin flight to you. I have three more window panes to install and a balance job to complete before I am ready. My plan was to fly this week, but it looks like rain. I would love to see some video. Reg Mason
Posted on: 10/4/2005 10:01 AM by Author "fobus"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
Staudruck, I can let you know about the two G38s in about two weeks time. As for the build time, pay no attention to the time it took me. I am the world's slowest builder and while building the SFK, I built a couple of other airplanes. A 100% dedicated builder should take no more than a couple of months to complete an SFK. It should be a great platform for research. Bob, Mike and the others, I am down to covering the cowls and installing the window panes. I got sidetracked by a 30% Carden CAP 232 with a 3W75 that I bought off RCU. I will post a picture as soon as the King is in the A-frame being balanced. Reg
Posted on: 9/28/2005 1:43 AM by Author "fobus"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
[;)]Bob, Engines only require 4 bolts. Throttle servos and linkages are in place, as is all of the fuel plumbing. The flaps only need to be covered. Flap servos are already installed. All the radio gear: two receivers, elevator and rudder servos and pushrods are in place. I still need to cover the custom round cowls. With all that said, you are probably right. December it is.[8|] Reg Two weeks for a foamie. I am impressed! By the way, the two pics I posted were number 662 and 663. This build is well documented.
Posted on: 8/31/2005 5:50 AM by Author "fobus"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
[:D]Bob, Just a quick note to let you know that I am still at it. My deadline of July 31st has turned out to be my biggest embarassment. My new deadline is "it will be done when it is done"! Maybe I won't miss this one. Below are a couple of pics showing my status. Fowler flaps are not installed and outer wing panels are missing. It should be flying by October. Reg
Posted on: 8/30/2005 10:00 PM by Author "fobus"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
[:)]Bob, Just a quick update. I have been installing radio gear in the SFK. I used 48" x 4-40 metal pushrods inside of .156 carbon fiber outer rods for the elevators. [&o]Bruce is concerned that the set up may reduce my effective radio range since I have run the antennas alongside the rods in the rear of the fuselage. [8|]Do you or anyone else have some opinions on the subject? I am using a dual receiver/battery setup for safety. I must resolve my current dilemma before moving on to covering. Reg
Posted on: 7/8/2005 8:54 PM by Author "fobus"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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dual input/output gyro from JR
Danny, Futaba has a GYA351 dual servo gyro for separate channel aileron operation. Does JR have a similar product? If not, will using two separate gyros on each aileron perform the same function? I want to prevent my twin engined aircraft from rolling on an single engine out scenario. Reg Mason
Posted on: 6/13/2005 2:09 AM by Author "fobus"
in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
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RE: DA has done it again!
[:D]Right on fellas! I bought a DA50 a couple of years ago. Ran great for 6 months. I noticed front bearing a little loose. Shipped to DA. Returned a week later all fixed. Flew for another 6 months or more. Flying along at half throttle and engine dies. Prop would not turn as something broke inside, connecting rod or crank. Shipped to DA and got it back a week later. The only thing from my original engine they returned was the carb! Practically a new engine. These guys stand behind their products! No muss, no fuss, just great service! Reg Mason PS: My DA50 is going on my new 92" Ohio Model Products Hybrid Edge 540.[:)]
Posted on: 6/13/2005 2:02 AM by Author "fobus"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
[:D]Bob, I am in the process of finishing one of my last hurdles on the SFK Twin; the STOL wing tips. I made the major mistake of not buying the pre-finished tips. I don't know how Bruce sells the finished tips so cheap, now that I know how much work is involved in sanding those big blocks of balsa to the proper shape. I have set myself a deadline of July 31st to have the Twin ready to fly at a Tulsa Big Bird fly-in. I may make it if I don't spend too much time a the flying field. I finished the wing on the Big Stik 215. I stopped working on the fuselage design to work on the SFK. Instead of trying to duplicate the German designed PAF300 trainer, I think I am going to make it look like a GP Big Stik 60, Iron Crosses and all. There will be some minor deviations, such as Fowler flaps and no scallops on the control surfaces, but it will be one BIG Ugly Stik. If anyone knows of another huge Stik with an RCS 215 radial on it, please let me know. I will post pictures as soon as the fuse is done. By the way, I have some large ABS wheel pants that I took of my Balsa USA Stearman that my buddy Steve Freitag is building for me. Would it look too strange to add them to the Stik? Has anyone heard if David Garrison has flown his SFK twin? Reg
Posted on: 6/6/2005 8:35 AM by Author "fobus"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
[:D]Bob, Never fear. I have not given up. I am just slow. Plus I am working on a 130" Big Stik 215 (radial) of my own concoction, electrics for my grandsons and other planes in my inventory at the same time. I have included a couple of pictures below for your consideration. Notice I have not decided what to do with the nose yet. The Fowler flaps are extended. The STOL wing tips are not installed. These will add another 6 inches to the wing span totaling approximately 134". to this point I have shot 552 pictures and written 120 pages of construction notes. Why do I do this? I don't know. Reg Mason
Posted on: 5/3/2005 10:45 PM by Author "fobus"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Big Radial
[:o]Just a quick update. They are now only $2950. The price of "it's only money" has gone up. Probably due to the weak dollar.
Posted on: 2/8/2005 12:49 PM by Author "fobus"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
[:D]Have no fear, Frisk! After generating 100 pages of construction notes and over 450 photos, I can't quit or slow down now, no matter what I may say. I am currently agonizing over the last major building task; cowls. David Garrison cowls are very nice and streamlined, but I want to do something different. The nice thing about the SFK twin, is that there are no fixed steps or recommendations in handling cowling. All SFK twins can be unique in this respect. I decided to go with round cowls. The trick is to try to hide as much of my G38s inside as possible. The carb and velocity stack stick way out the side. The cylinder head and muffler pipes hang well below the wing. An idea for construction came to me when I stood the wing on its tail and looked straight down on the front of the engine. This will probably generate another 20 pages of notes and drawings and 50 to 100 more pictures. I will post a picture when when a cowl is done. Maybe this should be my New Year's resolution; SFK cowls in 2005! Reg
Posted on: 12/23/2004 12:52 AM by Author "fobus"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
[:)]Dave, Congratulations! You have won the first SFK twin marathon. Very nice job indeed. This may allow me to take a more leisurely pace on mine. The plane I really want to work on at this time is one that is going to utilize an RCS 215 radial that I bought from your company. I bought it a year ago last summer and it is still in the box! I am anxious to get to start it and hear it run. Reg Mason
Posted on: 12/1/2004 12:25 AM by Author "fobus"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
[:D]As that great American philosopher, Randy Quaid, said at the end of the movie Independence Day, "Hello boys! I'm back! On October 11th I started back on my SFK twin project. In the last week I have nearly finished all of the basic framing. Bruce Tharp has forgiven me for my three month sabbatical. Note that the outer wing panels are not installed here. Reg Mason
Posted on: 10/19/2004 12:43 AM by Author "fobus"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
[:D]Mike, I love your Flying King website. I am impressed with your video quality. I am jealous of your airstrip. It makes our little 300 foot runway look lame by comparison. I am considering changing my screen name from "fobus" to "Green with envy in Oklahoma". Of course, we paid for our little 35x300 strip of asphalt ourselves ($9000). It must be nice to have the Canadian government lay down all that concrete for you. HeHe. What I like most is the fact that you are highlighting a great kit provided by a great kit builder. I took my video system out for the first time this past weekend. I purchased it from Supercircuits about four years ago. I was not pleased with the results. The pictures were very clear, when they were not dropping out or tearing. The camera was mounted to an 80" Midwest CAP 232 with a Zenoah G62 engine. I don't know if the CDI was causing interference or not or whether it was an antenna orientation problem. I don't want to turn this thread into a airborne video site, but if you have any comments or suggestions, please email me at "RMason405@cox.net". I am definitely going to give your friends at Microcameras a call. Nice job on everything! Hope your noggin has fully recovered. Reg Mason PS: Is that a Canadian "bush thing", putting over-sized wheels on your planes? LOL
Posted on: 9/7/2004 1:01 AM by Author "fobus"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
[:D]Skycam41, Any fans of Bruce Tharp and his wonderful kits are welcome in this thread. I just finished building an external mounted camera that will catch a ride at some future time on my twin SFK, but for now rides on other planes. I won't post a video until it is from my SFK. I enjoyed your video very much. You seem to have side to side control of the image. Please tell us more about the system you are using. I bought a Super Circuits system over four years ago, and have finally put it to use. Has anyone out there tried mounting an external camera on a boom in front of the airplane and shot video looking back at the front of the plane? There are probably dozens of reasons for not doing this. My plan is to get back to the SFK twin in October. At the rate Salmonbug is going, he will probably be finished by then. Reg Mason
Posted on: 9/4/2004 9:40 AM by Author "fobus"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
[:D]Salmonbug, I think someone else mentioned a twin version first, but I think I was the first one to order a kit. David Garrison at RCShowcase is building a twin and was a lot farther along than me. (check his thread). I have not heard of any more progress. In addition to working on the Stik 215, I am trying to get a plane ready for our club Fun fly on Oct. 2. I don't think a 134" WS twin-engined SFK would be a good candidate to enter in the limbo event. Rolling inverted and flying under the limbo bar less than 10 feet of the ground would be rather scary. I am cobbling together a G62 powered Giant Stinger for this event. I like your idea for the nose of your twin. I too am planning to install a video camera in the nose, but I have chosen to mount it below the nose, a la B17G nose gun turret. The two axes I want to view are up and down, and front to rear. Reg
Posted on: 8/22/2004 5:44 AM by Author "fobus"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
[:o]It is not too late. Thanks, Salmonbug. OK guys, I understand that confession is good the for the soul, so here goes. The only thing that I have done on the SFK twin in the last two months is hinge the ailerons on the outer wing panels and prep the engines for mounting. The wing center panel is ready for mounting to the fuse. With that said, now let me tell you about obsession. I mentioned to all earlier (and on another thread) about a plane that I saw in a video. This plane had a Moki 215cc radial engine (sorry, that is an RCShowcase 215cc radial). I fell in love with the plane because my 215 has been sitting on the bench collecting dust since last summer. Well, I finally found the gentlemen in Germany who built the plane. Since then we have become great friends. He is sending me the dimensions so I can build a fuselage to match the 130" custom wing that I have been working on. This helps me not to feel too guilty for not working on the twin, as Bruce Tharp was kind enough to sell me a modified SFK wing kit. Every day that I go to the shop, I swear I am going to work on the twin some, but I end up working on the Stik 215, as I have dubbed it. Mike, Bob, and others, please forgive me. I have every intention to finish the twin, but obsession has gotten in the way. Of course, also in the meantime, I have built and lost a 99" Laser 200 (forgot to put in the wing bolts), lost my CAP232 with a DA50 (unknown failure while another club member was flying it), built two electrics and a Saito 56 powered trainer for my grandsons.[:D] Reg
Posted on: 8/20/2004 10:58 PM by Author "fobus"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: German model airplane
[8|]Mark, My kids have already taken the job of taking money off my hands. They are very good at it. If your trucking ever brings you to the Oklahoma City area, let me know and I will show you my toys. Reg
Posted on: 7/27/2004 5:09 AM by Author "fobus"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: German model airplane
[8|]Mark, This is what happens when you have too many irons in the fire. Since I missed the Toledo show with the twin SFK, Bruce Tharp said maybe next year. It is now on the back burner, but not forgotten. Do you know how David Garrison's twin is coming? I just ordered a custom landing gear for the Stik 215 project from TNT ($110) and additional phenolic for the wing tube design. The 130" custom wing from Tharp is built and waiting for tubes. The fuselage design is next. I may order a PAF trainer and stick a Zenoah Gt80 on it just for kicks. It seems all our planes come from the Far East. It would be nice to check out a European kit for a change. Although I did buy a Fokker DR1 kit from Flair in England about 5 years ago, which by the way I have not built yet. I was going to do it in the black and yellow bumble bee colors of Ernst Kessler's plane in the Great Waldo Pepper movie. I have seen two other such planes in the mags since, neither of which even mentioned the movie. And there is the 40% Hostetler Gee Bee Model Z that is partially built on which the RCS 215 radial was to be mounted. Looks like I may have to but another 215 radial. They have gone up in price since I bought mine last summer. The sad part is that my warranty has probably run out while the engine has been just sitting. The bottom line is that I have more money than sense and my want-tos far out weigh my abilities to produce.[&o] Due to my anal-retentive ways, I spend too much time fretting about how I am going to do something. I also tend to make too many drawings and notes that nobody will ever see or read. On the SFK so far I have more than 50 pages of construction notes and have shot over 300 pictures. My plan to put this on a CD would probably take me a solid month of work. On top of all this, last Sunday I forgot to put my wing bolts in my 99" Laser 200. My normal take off routine is to lift off about ten feet, roll upside down and then do a large half outside loop. Shortly after going inverted, it seemed my plane exploded. The wings came off, and the fuselage, with the G62 still screaming was heading north looking like a cruise missile. At least I had the presence of mind to chop the throttle so it didn't end up in the lake. Therefore we can add being absent-minded to all my other faults. As an old Oklahoma saying goes, "a dipstick(sh*thead) and his plane are soon parted". As Mr. T would put it, "I pity the fool who forgets his wing bolts". Reg
Posted on: 7/26/2004 11:04 PM by Author "fobus"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: German model airplane
[:)]Kjell, Thanks for the last piece of the puzzle. Like Mark, I searched the Internet for PAF and didn't find it. The PAF website gave me a chance to practice reading German. I am a little rusty since I took one year of German in college 35 years ago. Thanks also for the info on shipping. Cost has never been a consideration in this project. It is about building an airplane that I saw in a video that impressed me as the perfect combination of a large simple craft with a very powerful and interesting engine. Reg Mason
Posted on: 7/25/2004 4:30 PM by Author "fobus"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: German model airplane
[:)]Mark, The PAF trainer is a kit. The wing and stab are fully sheeted foam. Klaus told me the kit is $420, but that it is rather difficult to send such a large box to the US. He is going to send me exact dimensions of the plane. I bought a modified wing kit for a Super Flying King from Bruce Tharp and have already fabricated a 130" built up wing with Fowler flaps. Klaus told me the fuse is simply a plywood box. He called it a big bad Ugly Stik. When I get more information I will let you know. Reg Mason
Posted on: 7/24/2004 1:30 PM by Author "fobus"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: German model airplane
[:D]To anyone interested, The search is over. The man in the video is Klaus Svancara of Rodheim, Germany. The plane is a PAF-trainer, 120" wing span. I have found the plane and made a new friend. Man, I love this hobby! Reg Mason
Posted on: 7/24/2004 4:24 AM by Author "fobus"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
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