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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Gordon Tarbell on August 16, 2006, 08:06:43 PM

Title: Which one to build next?
Post by: Gordon Tarbell on August 16, 2006, 08:06:43 PM

Any one have first hand knowledge of flying characteristics  and building quirks, of either the RSM Deringer and or the Strega kit from Brodak? I have a choice of ST60 or Clarence lee prepped K&B 61 . If these two powerplants arn't enough for the Strega (740") then I will go with the Deringer from RSM.

Title: Re: Which one to build next?
Post by: peabody on August 16, 2006, 08:12:48 PM

The Tiger was what powered the original Strega....and has successfully powered many kits and scratch builts....

Title: Re: Which one to build next?
Post by: Joe Messinger on August 16, 2006, 08:30:42 PM

The reccommendation for engine size for the Strega in Brodak's catalog is .51 to .60 so I would think either of the engines you have would offer more than enough power for the plane.

Joe

Title: Re: Which one to build next?
Post by: Bill Little on August 17, 2006, 01:18:44 PM

Gordon,

A Streaga and a ST 60 is an really really good combination!

Bill <><

Title: Re: Which one to build next?
Post by: Gordon Tarbell on August 18, 2006, 05:48:23 PM

So , no input on the Derringer from RSM ? It looked like a plane that would groove well but still turn sharp.

Title: Re: Which one to build next?
Post by: Bill Little on August 18, 2006, 06:27:57 PM

Gordon,

I have never "seen" the Derringer in real life.  IIRC, it was a ST .46 ship when Bob deigned it.  But, I can say that all the planes I HAVE seen that Bob Whitely designed have been great flying planes.

Bill <><

Title: Re: Which one to build next?
Post by: Steve Helmick on August 21, 2006, 10:22:07 PM

Mark Micheli of Salinas, CA, has flown one at NW CL Regionals for several years, tho he didn't show up this year (weather reports were grim, and accurate). I don't remember what the power is, but it flies well. I'd call him. See the PAMPA Reference Manual for contact info. Nice work, pretty plane. 

The Strega is a big plane, at something like 740 sq. inches, and would be a problem for a smaller pilot in any serious wind.   y1 Steve