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Classic Designs => Classic Planes => Topic started by: jfv on July 21, 2013, 03:26:25 PM

Title: Classic Profile
Post by: jfv on July 21, 2013, 03:26:25 PM

Looking to build a classic I can also fly in profile.  What might be a good choice?

Title: Re: Classic Profile
Post by: Balsa Butcher on July 21, 2013, 04:26:48 PM

Tom Warden's "Trophy Trainer", Dick Mathis' "Coyote". Both well proven competitive designs. 8)

Title: Re: Classic Profile
Post by: Dan Bregar on July 21, 2013, 06:41:56 PM

You might consider the Brodak Original Magician.  I flew it for two seasons in both Classic and Profile contests.  :)  Or perhaps the larger version like Midwest used to sell.

Title: Re: Classic Profile
Post by: jfv on July 22, 2013, 06:49:32 AM

Thanks for the suggestions guys.  I do like the looks of the Cavalier.  That might be the one.

Title: Re: Classic Profile
Post by: James D. Hayes on August 18, 2013, 08:45:03 PM

Walter Umland kit's a Dick Mathis profile stuka, I'm scratch building one right now and it's a nice plane

Jim Hayes
AMA 988835

Title: Re: Classic Profile
Post by: Jim Kraft on August 19, 2013, 07:38:58 AM

Is the profile Cavalier OK for Classic? I am a Magician guy just because I like them. I build them with flaps right off of the Midwest plan and they fly well. I have flown them in profile, classic, and PA.

Title: Re: Classic Profile
Post by: Jim Thomerson on August 19, 2013, 04:34:29 PM

Flite Streaks are Classic legal, and fly better than most of us can fly them.

Title: Re: Classic Profile
Post by: Joseph Lijoi on August 21, 2013, 11:20:03 AM

Oriental profiles are popular in SE Michigan.  The Sig Banshee is classic legal based on what has been written on forums, but you may have to get a sworn affidavit.  Same goes for a Nobler profile, these have been done according to many but you may need some kind of documentation.

Title: Re: Classic Profile
Post by: Jim Kraft on August 22, 2013, 03:21:20 PM

Thanks Ty; That is very good to know. The Cavalier is a really nice plane. I have the plans for the full fuse one, but not for the profile. Need to build one one of these days. John designed one beautiful plane that flys very well.

Title: Re: Classic Profile
Post by: Jay on August 26, 2013, 09:01:14 PM

I've checked and I don't see the Cavalier listed in Tom's website.

Jay

Title: Re: Classic Profile
Post by: Jay on August 27, 2013, 05:05:09 PM

I ordered a Cavalier from Tom.  Talk about a super nice guy, he will sell you anything you need from wing kits to full kit at a reasonable price too.  And since it will be my first time doing a Lincoln log he wants me to call him so he can walk me thru it...  Talk about service.


Jay

Title: Re: Classic Profile
Post by: jfv on August 28, 2013, 05:00:54 PM

Met him at Brodaks this year.  Very nice fellow and we talked a lot about building and laser cutting. At this point, the Cavalier is at the top of my list.  Looking to get just plans as I scratch build most of my stuff.

Title: Re: Classic Profile
Post by: Jay on September 11, 2013, 05:38:34 PM

I ordered and received my wing kit from Tom.  WOW!!!  He includes everything you need to build the wing and then some.  The controls bellcrank with leadouts.  The wing tip slider and the weight box.  The horns are prebent and have the hard wood ready for the flaps.
The has to be the best wing I ever seen.

Jay