Introducing the "Agenda 75"

[Crist Rigotti]

Guys,
It's basically done.  All that needs to be done is to have the clear coats sanded and rubbed out.  I'll wait about a month to do that.  Some particulars:
 
WS 59
WA 660
WT 58.9oz  with 1 1/2 oz tip weight 
Wing A/R 5.22
Stability Factor .490
Balance point 24% MAC
Foam wing with partial sheeting.
Monokoted wing, stab, flaps, and elevators.  2/10 CF and SIG dope on the fuselage, fin, and rudder.  Powered by a Randy Smith PA75 with a header muffler.  Bolly 13.75 x 4.5 3 bladed prop.  8 oz Sullivan clunk tank.
 
It's my own design but basically it has a Trivial Pursuit wing planform with an Impact airfoil.  A low aspect ratio tail of 3.86.
 
Looks like the weather will be good Friday for it's maiden flight down in St. Louis this weekend.  It sure is a good feeling to have it done.  Enjoy the pictures.
 
Crist

[John Miller]

  Looking real good Chris. It has all the charisma of a top performer. Hope it exceeds your expectations in all areas.
Looking forward to hearing about the maiden flights.

John Miller

[Paul Taylor]

Crist,
That is a true work of Art !!!
You know you will get hounded for plans. I hope you guys get a break in the weather this weekend.

Paul

[RC Storick]

Guys,
It's basically done.  All that needs to be done is to have the clear coats sanded and rubbed out.  I'll wait about a month to do that.  Some particulars:
 
WS 59
WA 660
WT 58.9oz  with 1 1/2 oz tip weight 
Wing A/R 5.22
Stability Factor .490
Balance point 24% MAC
Foam wing with partial sheeting.
Monokoted wing, stab, flaps, and elevators.  2/10 CF and SIG dope on the fuselage, fin, and rudder.  Powered by a Randy Smith PA75 with a header muffler.  Bolly 12 3/4 x 4 1/2 3 bladed prop.  8 oz Sullivan clunk tank.
 
It's my own design but basically it has a Trivial Pursuit wing planform with an Impact airfoil.  A low aspect ratio tail of 3.86.
 
Looks like the weather will be good Friday for it's maiden flight down in St. Louis this weekend.  It sure is a good feeling to have it done.  Enjoy the pictures.
 
Crist

 Introducing the Whopper Sr. Looks good.

[Jim Kraft]

Really great looking ship Crist. I like the classic styled fin rudder.

[Phil Coopy]

Great work Crist....question: How did you put the lines on the flaps and elevator....havn't  had much luck trying that on $kote..

Phil

[Dennis Pedersen]

The plane looks great Christ     I am also wanting the info on those ink lines over monokote  ?

[Crist Rigotti]

Concerning those "ink" lines.  They are Monokote strips 1/32 wide.  I hand slice them the width of a roll something like 26 inches.  I tape the roll to some basswood that I have so the roll doesn't move.  Then I place them where I want them to be and use the Monokote iron to seal them down.  You don't have to worry about bubbles.    I turn down the Monokote iron about 25% so it is set at about 75% from full heat.

[Harleyman]

Very nice Crist.
Wish I could crank out planes that nice.

[Willis Swindell]

Crist
You have outdone yourself it’s  beautiful
Willis 

[john e. holliday]

Hope the plane flies as well as it looks.  Hopefully Willow, Emmy and I will be at the Ice-O-Lated get together.  DOC Holliday

[Dennis Vander Kuur]

Crist,
That is one sweet looking airplane. Looking forward to seeing you and it next weekend in ole St. Louie .
DennisV

[Clint Ormosen]

WOW! I love it. Modern stunter meets classic light plane. I dig the cabin look. Looks like someone could just hop in and take off!

Excellent job!

[Randy Powell]

Crist,

Looks very good. I'm sure you will be happy with it.

Always nice to put a new bird in the air.

[proparc]

I like the "New York Style" wingtips. Looks clean

[bill marvel]

Good looking plane, Chris!!!

Looking forward to seeing you and Doc and Emmy and everyone this weekend.

For those interested in the Ice-O-Lated Contest in St. Louis, the forecast is looking favorable for the weekend after 4-5 weeks of well below average temperatures and lots of snow.  My backyard is almost clear and I hosed down the deck in shirt sleeves.  Saturday looks like it might be a good day for practice flights.  Contest Day (Sunday) is currently being forecast with high 40's to low 50's and maybe, scattered showers.  We ought to be able to get some flights in.  Wear layers of clothing.

regards,
bill marvel

[Crist Rigotti]

Thanks guys for your kind words.  It is always a good feeling to have one done.  We'll see how she flys!

[Bill Little]

Hi Crist, I like your styling.  Should be a Hoss with that 75 up front.  Wind?? we don't care about no stinkin' wind!
Pretty plane.
Bill <><