Author Topic: BI-SLOB ARRIVES!!(Finished)(pic) (Read 5131 times)

Phil Coopy · « **on:** January 25, 2010, 03:56:14 PM »

Postman delivered the Bi-Slob ARF that I was fortunate enough to win in the January Stunthanger drawing. Looks pretty cool....I'm gonna get started on it right away. Gotta dig up another Fox 35. Anyone been successful using another engine out there? I got lots of other 35's in the engine box.

Phil

Wynn Robins · « **Reply #1 on:** January 25, 2010, 03:58:46 PM »

I hate to say this - but stick with the FOX....the are just the ticket for the BI-SLOB

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #2 on:** January 25, 2010, 04:21:59 PM »

I think Dan or Neil had a OS .35 at Brodaks.

John Stiles · « **Reply #3 on:** January 25, 2010, 07:09:47 PM »

Quote from: Phil Coopy on January 25, 2010, 03:56:14 PM

Postman delivered the Bi-Slob ARF that I was fortunate enough to win in the January Stunthanger drawing. Looks pretty cool....I'm gonna get started on it right away. Gotta dig up another Fox 35. Anyone been successful using another engine out there? I got lots of other 35's in the engine box.

Phil

Can we watch you put it together? I'm building one from scratch and need to see the details.

Garf · « **Reply #4 on:** January 25, 2010, 09:26:17 PM »

My partner started out with a Fox 35. After several rebuilds, it ended up with an OS LA 46.

Roger Vizioli · « **Reply #5 on:** January 26, 2010, 06:33:16 AM »

Phil,
The Bi-Slobs we fly "over here" all have Fox .35's.
Almost enough of them around to have a Bi-Slob Fly-a-Thon!

Roger V.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #6 on:** January 26, 2010, 08:26:33 AM »

The Bi-Slob was designed around the Fox 35 Stunt I beleive. What other engine will take off almost blubbeing rich and then lean out like a Fox.

Alan Hahn · « **Reply #7 on:** January 26, 2010, 08:40:26 AM »

Quote from: Garf on January 25, 2010, 09:26:17 PM

My partner started out with a Fox 35. After several rebuilds, it ended up with an OS LA 46.

It is hard to imagine a Bi-SLob with an LA46.

Larry Fulwider · « **Reply #8 on:** January 26, 2010, 08:50:24 AM »

Has anyone tried reducing the wild offsets and trimming / flying a Bi-Slob like a conventional stunter?

Larry Fulwider

Alan Hahn · « **Reply #9 on:** January 26, 2010, 08:59:01 AM »

Quote from: Larry Fulwider on January 26, 2010, 08:50:24 AM

Has anyone tried reducing the wild offsets and trimming / flying a Bi-Slob like a conventional stunter?

Larry Fulwider

Oh no---Larry, please don't tell us that you want the Slob to be respectable??

John Paris · « **Reply #10 on:** January 26, 2010, 09:58:52 AM »

Quote from: Larry Fulwider on January 26, 2010, 08:50:24 AM

Has anyone tried reducing the wild offsets and trimming / flying a Bi-Slob like a conventional stunter?

Larry Fulwider

Some things are just not meant to be.........
John

Tom Niebuhr · « **Reply #11 on:** January 26, 2010, 11:40:18 AM »

Ron Pavloer used the early Fox .25 and of course the Fox .35. The Fox, as Doc said, has absolutely the best characteristics. Why use a .46?

Dennis Vander Kuur · « **Reply #12 on:** January 26, 2010, 11:53:08 AM »

Fellow Chicagoland Circle Cutter member Brad Jungheim has a BiSlob powered by a Fox .36 (see attached picture). It initially did not give a good 4-2-4 break like a Fox Stunt .35 so he (I believe) reduced the size of the venturi opening. It now runs much like a Fox Stunt .35 and powers the BiSlob in a most enjoyable manner

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DennisV

Bill Hodges · « **Reply #13 on:** January 26, 2010, 12:05:32 PM »

Phil:

I am pretty sure that there is a federal law that states "Only Fox 35's may be used as power for a BiSlob". I sure would hate to see the FBI come looking for you.

I have my new Slob finished (complete w/Fox 35, of course), but it is still untested. Maybe this weekend or next week sometime.

Bill Hodges

Phil Coopy · « **Reply #14 on:** January 29, 2010, 02:07:11 PM »

Got it finished except that I had to order a fuel tank so I'm waiting. I did put a Fox 35 in it, now my Ringmaster is sans engine. I need a good crankcase to replace the one I dinged at Huntersville.

Phil

Tom Rounds · « **Reply #15 on:** January 29, 2010, 05:34:43 PM »

Phil,
I have a Fox .35 crankcase if you want it. Don't remember the history on it. It seems to be ok. I was going to buy a new p/l set and put it together but after I saw what Fox wanted for this I decided to pass. I don't know if you are aware but you can send a used engine to Fox and they will sell you a new engine for half price. From what I understand it can be any glow engine. With the Fox .35 listing at $98.00 you would pay $49.00 for a new one.
Let me know if you would like the used crankcase.
Tom

Elwyn Aud · « **Reply #16 on:** January 29, 2010, 05:57:16 PM »

Quote from: Larry Fulwider on January 26, 2010, 08:50:24 AM

Has anyone tried reducing the wild offsets and trimming / flying a Bi-Slob like a conventional stunter?

Larry Fulwider

Dave Ek tried it several years ago. I think it had either an OS 40 or 46LA with a heavy hub. The flaps weren't functional and just floated in the breeze if I'm remembering correctly. I'll see if I can find a picture.

Allan Perret · « **Reply #17 on:** January 30, 2010, 07:50:36 AM »

I used an OS 25 FP, and my buddy has an LA 25 in his. Both work great. The 25's work good with 10-4 or 9-5 props.

George · « **Reply #18 on:** January 30, 2010, 09:30:05 AM »

Quote from: Larry Fulwider on January 26, 2010, 08:50:24 AM

Has anyone tried reducing the wild offsets and trimming / flying a Bi-Slob like a conventional stunter?

Larry Fulwider

Well...it probably will make the five foot corners!

George

Alan Hahn · « **Reply #19 on:** January 30, 2010, 11:30:10 AM »

Heck it makes 5 foot loops!

john e. holliday · « **Reply #20 on:** January 30, 2010, 03:18:32 PM »

My loops are smaller.

John Cralley · « **Reply #21 on:** January 30, 2010, 09:16:53 PM »

Elwyn,

What is that hanging off the tail of your Bi-Slob??

Oh, I get it that is for your "touch and gos"

Chuck Feldman · « **Reply #22 on:** January 31, 2010, 09:03:40 AM »

Is the Florida East Coast becoming BI-Slob world headquarters?

Never flew a Slob but I have watched. Hmmmm is it really fun? Lots of near crashes and of course the real thing I have seen. If you all write in and say you are going to have a Bi-Slob fly in I will contact Sam's and get one just so I can get into the Act. Please also include any flying tips you can offer.

Chuck

John Stiles · « **Reply #23 on:** January 31, 2010, 09:20:02 AM »

This may be old stuff, but I love it, "Possibly the best Bi-slob Flight ever!"

Phil Coopy · « **Reply #24 on:** January 31, 2010, 07:37:25 PM »

Thought I'd ham it up a little for my grandaughter...and me.

Phil

john e. holliday · « **Reply #25 on:** February 01, 2010, 08:17:02 AM »

I like that Phil, Slobs are supposed to be fun. Everytime I fly mine people stop and watch. Can't convince them I am just learning to fly.

Author Topic: BI-SLOB ARRIVES!!(Finished)(pic) (Read 5131 times)

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