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Title: New plane suggestions wanted
Post by: Stan Tyler on May 05, 2006, 01:49:48 PM: What's everyone's opinion for a double duty plane that will be competitive in both Classic and PAMPA Expert classes?

My basic constraint is that I perfer a .40 size motor but an ST 51 is also a possiblity.

Thanks!

Stan Tyler
Title: Re: New plane suggestions wanted
Post by: RandySmith on May 05, 2006, 02:19:28 PM: USA-1

Super Ares

Cavalier

Lark

Skylark

Collassus

NOVI

Formula S

Olympic

many more so take your pick :-) :)

Regards
Randy
Title: Re: New plane suggestions wanted
Post by: captcurt on May 05, 2006, 02:34:43 PM: Caprice??

Curt
Title: Re: New plane suggestions wanted
Post by: Oregon_Flyer on May 05, 2006, 05:40:51 PM: Hi Stan

You might also want to consider Windy's Cardinal Evolution. Read about it on his web site under the plans section. It has a 53" wing span and he claims it is designed for a .40 size engine. I currently have one under construction and have learned some planes require an experienced builder and I needed to consult one for several issues. That said, I think it will be a star to fly.

Marv
Title: Re: New plane suggestions wanted
Post by: Jim Pollock on May 05, 2006, 05:48:37 PM: Stan,

The Big Silhavy Gypsy would be a very good match for a ST .51 and is legal as a double duty airplane. ;D ;D

Jim Pollock ::)
Title: Re: New plane suggestions wanted
Post by: Jay on May 05, 2006, 06:22:41 PM: Profile Oriental will cover Classic, P-40, and do the pattern quite nicely.

I am building one now. Will be using a L&J Fox 35, but have a D-Star 40 as a backup engines as well.

Jay
Title: Re: New plane suggestions wanted
Post by: frank carlisle on May 05, 2006, 07:10:37 PM: Hey Jay!! How's the healing going?

I think I'd want to get plans for a Jack Shieks twin boomer.
Title: Re: New plane suggestions wanted
Post by: Stan Tyler on May 05, 2006, 08:34:57 PM: Jay,

The Oriental is a great flier. I'm currently flying a full body Oriental powered by a Brodak .40. That's what got me my first 500+ scores.

Stan
Title: Re: New plane suggestions wanted
Post by: Randy Powell on May 05, 2006, 10:47:18 PM: I might suggest the Cobra or Ares. My cobra is certainly capable in open PA.
Title: Re: New plane suggestions wanted
Post by: Tom Niebuhr on May 06, 2006, 08:52:17 AM: I know it might sound self serving, but I have not found an airplane better that the JD Falcon. It turns great, and stops on a dime, It goes where you point it.. can't ask for more. This is a great multi purpose stunter. I am sure that Richard Oliver agrees.

The only draw back of using a Classic airplane in Pampa events is the psycological factor with judges.. Yes it does exist. Unfortunately.

www.blueskymodels.net
Title: Re: New plane suggestions wanted
Post by: Stan Tyler on May 06, 2006, 04:42:05 PM: Thanks for everyone's ideas. Many great choices here.

Now I just need to decide which one to build.

Stan
Title: Re: New plane suggestions wanted
Post by: Bill Little on May 07, 2006, 02:35:45 PM: I ahve used many of the planes mentioned. My vote does to the USA-1 with a good ST G-51.
It has the "presentation" that Tom N. seems to be alluding to concerning Classic planes.

Nothing against the others, but my USA-1 might have been the best overall stunt plane I have had so far. It definitely flies with the other "big boys". :)