I had to sign up for this "stunt" forum because I heard people were talking about me! I am indeed back, with a new airplane, too. The Zero I started on in 2007 as an excuse to try a new line slider design is finally done. I finished it the week before the contest, and got two test/adjustment flights and one practice contest flight. The first timed low speed was 4:49. I was rather pleased! At the contest I flew once in Class one to make sure everything was OK, and then two profile flights. My winning profile flight was a 21.1 /3:49. It was rather windy, and I am happy to say I think my new airplane flies better than the MO-1. The high speed is a little less than what I am used to, but I am flying this plane on 10% nitro. What? Better than an MO-1? 10% nitro? Yes, it is really me. The truth is that I was simply too lazy to do a glass and epoxy finish, so I just slapped some dope on it, thus the 10%. There is probably some more high speed to be had, but for only six flights total it's working great.
In fact, the success of this airplane has inspired me to start working on the next version, with an eye towards a construction article and perhaps a laser cut built up wing kit. It will be the type 32 Zero with the squared off wing tips, but otherwise it would be very similar to my new one. I am also in the designing stages of a 44" class 2 Zero 32. I had some 3 views enlarged to the appropriate size, and they are perfectly proportioned for a carrier model with no fudging required. I just can't decide between the front intake MVVS 61 out of my MO-1, or one of my Webra 61 rear intakes out of the engine box in the closet. The MVVS is faster and would make an easier installation, but the Webra still has a lot of "just because" appeal.
Well, I'm tired of typing now, so just let me say hello to everyone again, and if you want to know anything more about the Zero, just ask.
Bill Bischoff
Topic: Dallas Carrier Contest (Read 1760 times)
