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Title: New Chevelle takes wing.
Post by: Allan Perret on April 11, 2009, 08:05:12 PM

Made the first two flights on my new Chevelle today. I love the sound of that Stalker 61RE. Best exhaust note of any 2-stroke I've ever heard.
Got the needle close on the 2nd flight, but not quite there. Smooth and stable, now the trimming starts. John Sunderland tells me this is the first one he knows of that's been built since the construction article appeared in FlyingModels March'98.

Title: Re: New Chevelle takes wing.
Post by: Bradley Walker on April 11, 2009, 08:11:16 PM

Well, look at that...

John's design has classic appeal.  That is so cool!!!

PS:  Tell us more about the Stalker.

Title: Re: New Chevelle takes wing.
Post by: Allan Perret on April 11, 2009, 08:29:29 PM

Quote from: Bradley Walker on April 11, 2009, 08:11:16 PM

Well, look at that...

John's design has classic appeal.  That is so cool!!!

PS:  Tell us more about the Stalker.

Well, not sure what youre looking for.  Nothing special about it,  I just like the sound, deep and throaty.  To me it sounds better than a 4stroke.    It's box stock, rear exhaust muffler, running it on Sig FAI Champion.   On bench it was spinning a Zinger Pro at 8000,  ran 3:15 on 2oz of the FAI.  Made first flights with Stalker c/f 3-blade 12-6, didnt check RPM, because I was being cautious on the rich side.  2nd flight it was just sneaking up on a 4-2 break.  Power seems on par with a Tiger 60.  Smooth runner..

Title: Re: New Chevelle takes wing.
Post by: Ted Fancher on April 11, 2009, 08:52:28 PM

Hi Alan,

Just beeeautiful!  One of my favorite all time classic styled stunters.  I think it has something to do with the open cockpit look which distinguishes it from so many generally similar ships of that vintage.  Lovely color scheme.

Ted Fancher

Title: Re: New Chevelle takes wing.
Post by: Randy Ryan on April 11, 2009, 11:34:55 PM

Very nice Allan, you ,,,and John can be justly proud. I got plans from John years ago, but never built the airplane.

Title: Re: New Chevelle takes wing.
Post by: Randy Powell on April 11, 2009, 11:50:02 PM

Sweet looking plane. I bet it's fun to fly.

Title: Re: New Chevelle takes wing.
Post by: Matt Colan on April 12, 2009, 05:03:30 AM

Looks great Allan!!!  I bet it'll fly good.  y1

Title: Re: New Chevelle takes wing.
Post by: Allan Perret on April 12, 2009, 06:37:36 AM

Quote from: Ted Fancher on April 11, 2009, 08:52:28 PM

Hi Alan,

Just beeeautiful!  One of my favorite all time classic styled stunters.  I think it has something to do with the open cockpit look which distinguishes it from so many generally similar ships of that vintage.  Lovely color scheme.

Ted Fancher

Jack Sunderland gets all the credit for the trim scheme.  Mine is just a slight variation of his original.

Title: Re: New Chevelle takes wing.
Post by: john e. holliday on April 12, 2009, 12:23:50 PM

Still looks gorgeous no who you borrowed from.  DOC Holliday

Title: Re: New Chevelle takes wing.
Post by: peabody on April 13, 2009, 06:12:44 AM

John's design has long been a favorite....the green is nice, but I really likes the maroon and cream...

Title: Re: New Chevelle takes wing.
Post by: mike hartung on April 13, 2009, 01:10:40 PM

REALLY NICE AIRPLANE. y1

Title: Re: New Chevelle takes wing.
Post by: SteveMoon on April 15, 2009, 09:44:27 AM

Great looking plane, nice job!    Steve

Title: Re: New Chevelle takes wing.
Post by: Jim Pollock on April 15, 2009, 09:57:23 AM

Didn't John's Super Sport version of the Chevelle win Nat's Advanced around 1999-2000 timeframe?

Jim Pollock   ???

Title: Re: New Chevelle takes wing.
Post by: Balsa Butcher on April 15, 2009, 10:13:38 AM

Really Nice - this plane has been on my "Must Build" list for some time and was a big influence in the styling of my kit-bashed Vector Sport.

Title: Re: New Chevelle takes wing.
Post by: Bradley Walker on April 15, 2009, 12:29:06 PM

Wow, Pete I love that!!! #^