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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: builditright on September 25, 2011, 09:56:27 PM
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Would anyone be interested in a kit of Steve Buso's Litewave design?
The plans are already in the works. The Litewave originally had a foam wing but
Steve gave the okay for a builtup wing.
Other than a preview of the drawings I don't have any photos
to show a Litewave at this time but have asked a few friends
so I hope to get something to show soon.
(http://www.clstunt.com/htdocs/dc/user_files/40081.jpg)
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I like it...What size engine??? and this and that and the other thing ??? etc.
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I like it...What size engine??? and this and that and the other thing ??? etc.
Oops!, I did forget to include the specs, didn't I... Sorry.
Span: 52"
Area: the plan says
Gross area: 560 sq. in
Effective area: 539.50 sq. in
Autocad calculated the area: 542.21" so we're going with that.
Eng.
The plan says .40 or other
but Steve said a .35 -.46 would be plenty
Length
42.50"
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Hey Walter,....
Is the Litewave still in the works?? Ever since I stumbled across this thread I can't get the image and idea out of my head.
I may have to break my own rule,... "No more new kits until I start building some of the ones I already have."
Steve T.
Monson, Massachusetts
P.S. I like the idea of a built-up wing.
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The 52" Fox 35 type stunter seems to be falling out of favor these days. Look at the top contests, and the winners are flying 56" - 60" planes with larger engines. There are still many die-hard Fox guys flying, but they are handicapped at a PAMPA contest.
F.C.
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I like the Lightwave, but I'd prefer the Vegas. Call it personal taste.
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Hey Walter,....
Is the Litewave still in the works?? Ever since I stumbled across this thread I can't get the image and idea out of my head.
I may have to break my own rule,... "No more new kits until I start building some of the ones I already have."
Steve T.
Monson, Massachusetts
P.S. I like the idea of a built-up wing.
Hi Steve,
it has not been stopped but I would like to see a little more interest
in it before we go into all that it takes.
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I like the Lightwave, but I'd prefer the Vegas. Call it personal taste.
Can't say I like it. I'd have to agree with Randy and go with the Vegas. y1
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Randy noticed it. This fuse has all the symmetry of a 2X4.
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My favorite Buso design is the Psyclone. Style-wise it's AWESOME! :)! :)! :)!
I'll be the first to admit: I don't like angular designs(think Cardinal) but Psyclone is something else!
The look was inspired by Slasher/Freddy Kruger/Phsyco horror films.
If anyone kits it, I'll get TWO!
Of course, the quintessential Buso design is the Cascade series. Steve designed a 46 and a 60 size designs.
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Walter,...
If there is not much interest in a full blown kit of the Litewave,... would you be willing to offer plans for the Built-Up Wing version of the Litewave with a laser cut rid set??
Sincerely,
Steve T.
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Vegas! VERY sexy looking plane, piped or not, .40/.51 (ok, a .65 for Randy). #^ Steve
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Walter,
The design is nice. Great clean lines, not overdesigned. Should be a winner!
Wish I had money.
CB
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Hi Walter,
The Litewave is an excellent design! It should easily be popular by the somewhat less than Top 5 NATS level pilots. It should make a good "weather" contest plane or Intermediates and Advanced pilots, plus a great sport flying model.
Seems there really should be more interest! (maybe it's just a present day "economic" thing....... ??? )
Big Bear