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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Leo Mehl on June 09, 2007, 02:21:51 PM

Title: Arctic Fox
Post by: Leo Mehl on June 09, 2007, 02:21:51 PM

 This plane designed as an entry level stunter By Leo Mehl and drawn by Pat Johnson.this plane took 6th place in the regional in advanced. Pat drew this plane to be powered by an OS 25 or Os 25 FP. the origional was powered by a GMA Fox 35, hence the name. It wieghed 42 ounces and flew well in the wind. I hope to write a construction artical and have it published. In the meantime anyone that wants plans can get them from Pat Johnston.

Title: Re: Arctic Fox
Post by: Bill Little on June 09, 2007, 03:34:02 PM

Look sharp, Leo! 

Who built/flew the one that won Advanced?  (is it the same plane in your pictures?)

Title: Re: Arctic Fox
Post by: Paul Taylor on June 09, 2007, 04:28:57 PM

That is a sharp looking plane. I like the 40 size stunters.

But will this plane fly in the right direction? LL~

Paul

Title: Re: Arctic Fox
Post by: Leo Mehl on June 09, 2007, 05:05:20 PM

Bill, this plane was designed built and flown by me at the 94 Regionals. I tied Jerry Eicten for 6th place with it. It is the perfect size for a fox 35 or LA 25 Or Fp25. It had some great qualities not found on many planes this size. Don Mcclave said that it really flared out good for landing. It is small at about 495 sq. inches with a 49 inch wingspan. but did the pattern very well if built around 42 oz.
  Paul, I think the plans are built to fly counterclockwise which is up for debate whether that should be consdered the wrong way or not. In any case it is a good plane and a step up from profiles. This was desighned to be an intermediat or advanced plane. Thanks for the reply.Leo

Title: Re: Arctic Fox
Post by: Paul Taylor on June 09, 2007, 08:02:55 PM

Leo,
I was just poking fun. No debate here. Everything you do it right to me. y1

Another plane added to my list of builds.
Paul H^^

Title: Re: Arctic Fox
Post by: Leo Mehl on June 09, 2007, 08:09:05 PM

Hey Paul, I always know you are kidding and I like it and you can kuid all you want as long as you show up here once in a while so I can return the favor. Your Pal Leo y1 y1 y1 y1 y1 y1 y1 y1 y1 y1 y1 y1 VD~ ~^

Title: Re: Arctic Fox
Post by: Mark Scarborough on June 10, 2007, 12:31:06 AM

Hey Leo,
thats a pretty plane, looks like a baby Grinder,, hmm whats that gizmo they sell on tv for makin mincemeat out of stuff, one is the "bullit" I think, hey! Im thinkin wrong,, Grinder, like as in bench grinder, we could call it a Dremel,, (get it, a small grinder,, its even hand held  LL~ LL~ LL~ H^^)
but for real, thats a very attractive plane Leo,,

Title: Re: Arctic Fox
Post by: Shultzie on June 11, 2007, 10:00:14 AM

Congrats..Leo!
Great lines...and a beautiful paint scheme. Truly a great piece of Round & Round BW@ SkyArt!