Steve Buso lives!

[Bill Hummel]

Just got off the phone with Steve Buso. Many of you will remember him from a few years back. Steve has a pile of nice balsa in his basement that he would like to offload.  If you are interested, call Steve at:  518-537-4644 or januso-at-gtel-dot-net.  Please call before 8 pm. 

[Paul Wescott]

Begin forwarded message:

From: januso@gtel.net
Date: March 30, 2022 at 7:52:24 AM PDT
To: Paul Wescott
Subject: balsa wood

Hi Paul,

 Word travels fast! A guy with a thick wallet called me right away and a deal was made for all 14 boxes to be shipped out to the west coast. Thanks for your interest.

 Steve Buso

[De Hill]

Steve Buso was one of the nicest guys in the Controline hobby.

[Doug Moon]

Didn't have a plan called the BobCat??

[Brent Williams]

Didn't have a plan called the BobCat??

Yes!
https://stunthanger.com/smf/open-forum/steve-buso-bobcat-design/msg562083/#msg562083

[PerttiMe]

I recall there have been a number of designs that look good in my not-all-that-knowledgeable eyes.

[Matt Colan]

Didn't have a plan called the BobCat??

My grandpa and I have a set of plans for the bobcat. They’re up at his house. Cute little airplane!

[Mike Griffin]

Years ago, I had a great conversation with Steve about kitting his Bobcat but I never did get around to doing it.  He sent me a set of plans and I cut a prototype kit but never did release it and for the life of me I cannot remember why.  It was a really sharp looking little plane.
I ended up kitting the Jaguar instead.
Mike

[BillP]

Busco's plans are the best on the planet too.

[Paul Wescott]

Steve Buso was one of the nicest guys in the Controline hobby.

Was???  When did he become a meanie-pants?  I ask because he is still above ground…

PW

[De Hill]

He WAS one of the nicest guys in the controline hobby.

He is NO Longer in the controline hobby, and hasn't been for a number of years.

[Craig Beswick]

Just for interest, what constitutes being, "In the Controline Hobby?" I got plans off him last year.

Craig
Ps. He was very amicable to me.

[john e. holliday]

Semantics son, semantics.

[PerttiMe]

Semantics is important, too - but let's not get into that.

[kevin king]

And Pampa President, and designer of the Pampa Logo, and paint scheme designer & Finisher extraordinaire, and his museum grade plans are so nice you hate to build on them.

[Steve Helmick]

Years ago, I had a great conversation with Steve about kitting his Bobcat but I never did get around to doing it.  He sent me a set of plans and I cut a prototype kit but never did release it and for the life of me I cannot remember why.  It was a really sharp looking little plane.
I ended up kitting the Jaguar instead.
Mike

The Bobcat was designed for a Fox .35 Stunt. Probably would be dynamite with a Brodak .40, if you like Brodak .40's.  Steve