I just spent the last 3 or 4 weeks building one of the Perkys that Black Hawk Models is kitting. For a little plane it took a tremendous amount of effort. I like it very much.

specs:

Norvel .15 with tongue muffler
Master Air Screw 7-5 ( also a 7-6 )
3/4 oz. capacity fuel tank

So how fast was your time?

I am ashamed to admit that my Perky kit is still in parts on my workbench. I really did want to try and make the postal contest.

My speed was a measly 64 mph Alan. I've had lean runs on stunters that went faster . Tell you what though I had fun with it today. Myself and three other guys brought their Perkys today. All speeds were in about the same range. I think they went slow because we used sport engines.
The Perky has a tendancy to hunt so if I had mine to do over again I'd make sure to add some nose weight. There isn't much room in there for a fuel tank. Mine holds 3/4 oz. and got me 22 laps.

Right on Bill!
         You can build the fastest model, the best combat plane, the best stunter but none of that matters if you are not having fun with it. That is true in all things, hobbies, work, family......... Where was I going with this again? (ramble ramble ramble) Well I guess I now understand why the Perky is so popular; it gives you days of fun building it and more fun flying it.
Larry

Thanks for all the nice comments.

Alan--the Perky is just right the size it is ..perfect coffee table plane.
Bill---thanks.
Doc--get extra sand paper--this model is a true example of the stock removal manufacturing process.
Larry--all the Perky' that were there were built from your kits. No one had any negative comments concerning the kits. This is a great testimonial for the products you offer.

We flew the Perkys first thing in the morning yesterday. It was a hoot. All for of us got in qualifying flights. And of course we bet a buck to see who's would be fastest.
Max Dollarhite won.

Max-----69.7 mph
Frank----66.43mph
Leroy----56.95mph
Breezy---54.27mph

Here is a link to my youtube video of my Perky flight.
Btw----I balanced the model out the way I would a stunter. As a result the little sucker would hunt some when it got up to speed. It was manageable though and it sure glides in great for greased landings.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ppvgri5EMXo

Hey Alan the reason for the Master Air Screw prop is cuz it was the first one I saw. I may still try an APC prop. Of course then to that one flight could possibly be the only one I put on it. I'm not a racing guy. I really like the way the model looks and it will be a nice decoration.

I will keep that in mind Ralph. Thank you.

Those planes are just plain cool  John

Yes they are. I really like having mine around.
I've seen them with Fox, Norvel, and other engines that I didn't recognize. They all give that cool fast sound when they fly. Here in Michigan they average about 63 mph. Some a little faster, some a little slower. All the guys I know that built them aren't dedicated speed competitors. They just liked the plane.