Announcement

[builditright2]

Hello everyone, 
 
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the newest future Umland offering. Quite a departure from previous efforts I'm proud to introduce my first ARC model, The Stiletto 660 by Les McDonald. Notice I said ARC... as this model will not come as an ARF. The development of this ARC model was overseen by my father which you all know as builditright, and also was given 100% approval by Les McDonald. This ARC Stiletto 660 will feature improved controls, a split wing construction and all of the other features that you would expect on a competition model. We haven't missed the access hatch for the elevator controls either, it's there too.
 
The attached photos are of the first prototype (hence the "ARC-1") and there will be a few tweaks to make before it's ready to go but all in all we think that this is a winner just as Les McDonald's original is. 
 
The Stiletto 660's first outing today was flown by Gene Martine of Jacksonville, FL. and has shown the potential that the Stiletto 660 is famous for.  I am sure Gene Martine will add some comments here as the winds increased to a point that Gene felt were to high for further testing but judging by his comments and today's results we hope that this model will continue the Stiletto 660's winning ways.
 
Stiletto Specs and stats
 
1st PLACE, 1976/80 FAI F2B, 1979 US FAI TEAM TRIALS
1st PLACE, 1980 AMA NATS, 1981 KING ORANGE
 
Span: 59 1/2"
Area: 660 sq. in.
Length: 44"
Eng. .46-.51
 
 
As previously mentioned this has 100% approval  by Les McDonald
 
 Price has not yet been determined
 
my contact email is:
wjumland@yahoo.com
 
 
Walter Umland III,
builditright2
 
 

 

 

 

 
 
Here is a link to view more photos
 
http://s433.photobucket.com/albums/qq51/builditright/ARC1Stiletto660/

[Steve Fitton]

Holy Cow!!!!   

[Gary Anderson]

Hi Walt,

I send you an e-mail to the address you listed, Thank you Gary

[builditright]

Hi Walt,

I send you an e-mail to the address you listed, Thank you Gary

Hi Gary,
My son called me and said he got his first request.
Thanks for getting him excited and for starting the ball rolling

[Leester]

Hi Walt: Your pictures look great. Is this going to be a one time offering or something you will continueally produce ?? I know it's early etc. but any projected release date ??  Thanks

[builditright2]

Hi Walt: Your pictures look great. Is this going to be a one time offering or something you will continueally produce ?? I know it's early etc. but any projected release date ??  Thanks

Hi Lee, 
 
I'll make as many that will sell, but for the 1st run I'm going with the min. req. 100 and then see how things go.
 
If they dont sell then I guess dad will be making alot of his favorite plane.   My father wants me to add another design to the mix but If a second run is necessary then I guess I will have to decide then.
 
BTW...  dad built me a new site using his old url, the new site is at http://www.builtrightflyright.com/

 
Walt

[john e. holliday]

Hey kid,  how is the elder statesman doing with the "Sterling Spitfire" kit?  Still waiting here in KANSAS.  DOC Holliday

[builditright]

Hey kid,  how is the elder statesman doing with the "Sterling Spitfire" kit?  Still waiting here in KANSAS.  DOC Holliday

fixin plans/parts and will get back on it asap.

here's a couple of pic's from Stiletto 2nd outing.

[Gary Anderson]

fixin plans/parts and will get back on it asap.

here's a couple of pic's from Stiletto 2nd outing.

Hi Walt,

What engine are you using in the Stiletto ARC?  What does she weigh, what length lines are you using? Did you check lap time? Sorry for all the questions, just curious. Thank you Gary

[builditright]

Hi Walt,

What engine are you using in the Stiletto ARC?  What does she weigh, what length lines are you using?
Did you check lap time? Sorry for all the questions, just curious. Thank you Gary

answers are in order asked
ST 51

62'
5.0-5.3

[builditright]

I am please to announce that inspite of only having 12 practice flights, the ARC-1 Stiletto was entered into its first contest at Huntersville NC and will have its first trophy to its credit.

My son Walt and I would like to say thank you to:

Gene Martine for flying the  ARC-1 Stiletto, Randy Smith with trimming engine fine tunning, and to all that assisted with pitting.

[Bradley Walker]

That is friggin awesome!!!

AWESOME!!!  I love it!!!

Anything by Les is cool.

[Joe Yau]

Very nice!

Just wondering when it will be available?

[builditright]

Still waiting for another sample

[bruce malm]

Please put me on the list and let me know the price. Hopefully I can afford it when it becomes available. Furthermore, If your ARC is anything like what
your Dad produces, in quality, the level of ARC's will be brought to a new high.
Glad you're back.

Bruce