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Classic Designs => Classic Planes => Topic started by: Jim Pollock on February 15, 2010, 11:17:32 AM

Title: Greatest Classic Stunt Plane?
Post by: Jim Pollock on February 15, 2010, 11:17:32 AM
Is the USA-1 the Greatest Classic Stunt plane ever designed??

What say y'all??

Jim Pollock,   S?P
Title: Re: Greatest Classic Stunt Plane?
Post by: Randy Powell on February 16, 2010, 10:15:44 AM
I suppose it depends on how you define it. The USA-1 is a great flying plane. So is the Shark 45 and several others are great planes. Easier probably to define the ones that were toads than the great ones. Also, it depends on how well built it is and how it's powered. A heavy USA-1 doesn't fly very well.
Title: Re: Greatest Classic Stunt Plane?
Post by: EddyR on February 17, 2010, 01:17:40 PM
I have had two Shark-45's and one USA/1 and I like the Cobra better than either of the other two. I vote for the Cobra.
Ed
Title: Re: Greatest Classic Stunt Plane?
Post by: Shultzie on February 17, 2010, 04:09:20 PM
Quote from: Jim Pollock on February 15, 2010, 11:17:32 AM
Is the USA-1 the Greatest Classic Stunt plane ever designed??

What say y'all??

Jim Pollock,   S?P
it is awful purty..check the photo on the AS TIME GOES BY...today?
Title: Re: Greatest Classic Stunt Plane?
Post by: RandySmith on February 17, 2010, 08:57:27 PM
Quote from: Jim Pollock on February 15, 2010, 11:17:32 AM
Is the USA-1 the Greatest Classic Stunt plane ever designed??

What say y'all??

Jim Pollock,   S?P


Yep!  The USA-1 is the best Classic ship, I am speaking of Bill Werwages USA-1

Randy
Title: Re: Greatest Classic Stunt Plane?
Post by: proparc on February 20, 2010, 01:23:42 PM
While the USA-1 may be the absolute most beautiful classic ship ever,(I for one, definitely think it is), the Nobler would have to take it based on track record and overall influence on the sport.

But, if I had to pick the most beautiful classic ship of all time, it would be a toss-up between the USA-1 and the Novi 4.
Title: Re: Greatest Classic Stunt Plane?
Post by: Shultzie on February 21, 2010, 06:30:43 PM
Quote from: proparc on February 20, 2010, 01:23:42 PM
While the USA-1 may be the absolute most beautiful classic ship ever,(I for one, definitely think it is), the Nobler would have to take it based on track record and overall influence on the sport.

But, if I had to pick the most beautiful classic ship of all time, it would be a toss-up between the USA-1 and the Novi 4.
Years ago....I build up a Novi 4 with a V tail...but gave the model away before it was finished.
That REFLEX airfoiled and Eliptical wing was truly a stunningly beautiful model at the 69 nats.
Title: Re: Greatest Classic Stunt Plane?
Post by: Bill Little on February 24, 2010, 12:11:23 PM
My vote for greatest Classic plane is the USA-1.  It was used by Billy (with fuselage mods) up until he built his Thunderbolts.  He piped it and called it the Junar (the white one using a straight copy of the USA-1 wing), and at least his first Geo-XL.

The plane will fly in, and can win, anything short of the Walker Trophy at the NATS.  How many other Classic planes can still do that?  There are many extremely good Classic planes, but the USA-1 tops the list.  If you ever get one set up right and at the right weight, you just might agree.  Of course, personal preference still makes the decision. ;D

Big Bear