stunthanger.com

General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Dan Bregar on September 21, 2012, 04:52:55 PM

Title: Brodak CLB30 Bearcat
Post by: Dan Bregar on September 21, 2012, 04:52:55 PM

Hi guys.  Anyone have experience flying the Brodak Bearcat kit ?  I have a chance to get one at a good price and wondered as to the flying qualities of this bird. What does it's flying qualities compare too ? A Nobler maybe, or a Vector maybe ? Or is it more like a Ringmaster in it's flying qualities.  Anyone with hands on experience, your input would be appreciated.  Thanks   :)

Title: Re: Brodak CLB30 Bearcat
Post by: Steve Helmick on September 21, 2012, 04:59:28 PM

It's a Pat Johnston design, so I'd bet that it'll fly well enough to compete in Expert in many contests. If it's well powered, well trimmed and well flown, of course!  H^^ Steve

Title: Re: Brodak CLB30 Bearcat
Post by: Dan Bregar on September 21, 2012, 05:31:31 PM

Thanks Steve.  That was a helpful comment.  :)

Title: Re: Brodak CLB30 Bearcat
Post by: Clint Ormosen on September 21, 2012, 07:27:41 PM

I'm curious about the Bearcat myself. Anyone here actually build one yet?

Title: Re: Brodak CLB30 Bearcat
Post by: Jim Oliver on September 21, 2012, 08:42:58 PM

Got the kit, to be built.  A friend (Nats Advanced flyer) built the Brodak (Pat's design) Spitfire and was very pleased with it's performance.

I built Pat's profile P51 and it is the best flying profile that I have flown-----whatever that means!

Pat's designs are very good-------go for it!

Title: Re: Brodak CLB30 Bearcat
Post by: Dan Bregar on September 22, 2012, 08:25:11 AM

Thanks Jim.  Anyone know if this kit is classic legal ?

Title: Re: Brodak CLB30 Bearcat
Post by: john e. holliday on September 22, 2012, 09:36:07 AM

Has anybody seen any of Pat's designs not fly well if built correctly and set up to specs??

Title: Re: Brodak CLB30 Bearcat
Post by: Dan Bregar on September 22, 2012, 11:52:33 AM

Probably not "Classic Legal" after thinking about it. Should use my brain before I use the key board !  :)

Title: Re: Brodak CLB30 Bearcat
Post by: john e. holliday on September 23, 2012, 07:54:18 AM

Quote from: Dan Bregar on September 22, 2012, 11:52:33 AM

Should use my brain before I use the key board !  :)

This quote probably should go for all of us.  Especially me, myself and I.