I built a Viking with 2 sets of wings. The Mk. I and the Mk. II. I built it in 1978 and crashed it (while teaching a beginner) in 1997, the same year I won the Nostalgia event at Visalia with it using the Mk. 1 wings. The Mk. II wings are gone but in 1980 I won a F3B practice contest with them
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there is no way RES can
compete in the long haul with the ships of today. If you go with the slick
airfoil, you do not thermal, you get a great thermal airfoil you do not
penetrate, both cases
Sorry this is late, been busy.
I want the low-tech of the year award for this one.
I used to use all the various antenna tubes so far mentioned, one day in an emergency
I came up with this.
Get a piece of 1/8 or 3/16 x 48 sq. balsa (remember that stuff), tape the end of the
antenna to one end
Hi Dave,
I don't think I have a photo of it but I think my Lanier Eagle was uglier than that.
Mike Clancy
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Hi Bob,
One of my objectives in proposing the RES class was to provide aircraft such
as that a class in which to fly.
Yes, I think RES has gotten away from the original intent.
The SAM guys have some good
The philosophy of Nostalgia is to fly the old planes as they were designed. The pure
joy (or joy??) of seeing history in the air is the prime ingredient--NOT THE
COMPETITION!
We should learn from the controlline stunt guys. At their Vintage Stunt Championships
everyone is there to compete
I have another good photo of a BOT but your email address is not on your web
page and I don't have it.
Mike Clancy
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As an AMA CD and a Nostalgia enthusiast and flyer I would consider your plane
legal. I think we should, for the better promotion of Nostalgia, pay
attention to the "spirit of the rules" rather than arguing and nit-picking
over the actual rules. I believe nostalgia kits with fiberglass
The spoilers shown on the Oly II plans are quite adequate. Since we now have
small servos and computer radios I would activate the spoilers with servos.
One servo in the fuselage and string, tubing etc. works well if you want to
go that way--a little more trouble rigging is all.
Mike Clancy
The best fuselages I've done were finished with Super Poxy (now Ultra Poxy).
It's heavy but covers beautifully with a fog coat and a final coat will give
a "wet look". Is indestructible and easy to repair. I think you can do a
lighter finish than with Krylon.
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At the beginning of this thread someone wrote:
Why does the LSF not just have the level V. It is such a waste to promote
the sport at those lower levels. I am sure there would still be several
members and couple of level V's anyway. Who needs the level ones, two's and
threes.
I'd like to
It all depends on how heavy (or light) you build the fuselage and tail
sections. Also the position of and type of radio system you use. A broad
guess would be 4-8 ounces.
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To check the elevator did you handglide the plane before the first launch?
A soft winch launch at first is a very good idea.
Windfree's are particularly susceptible to warps--wings must be straight and
I don't remember if washout was called for in the plans but if so should be
used.
I have
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Steve Toschi of SVSS has an original design of a Mig 15 that has awsome
performance. It has been clocked at 140 mph. It is catapult launched--because
of its wing loading. It has a wingspan of about 32 inches and weighs about 48
ounces.
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Be a little cautious when first launching your Hawk on a winch. They tend to
roll a lot unless you've made the one important mod to it. Don't start with
lots of line tension and make sure you have lots of rudder throw.
The mod is to add a 2-3 sq. in fin to the vertical stabilizer.
Mike Clancy
The Cumic Plus is a slightly enlarged (wing span) Cumic. It was kitted by
Airtronics. It was an ok polyhedral sailplane. I don't think it was better
than the Pantera or Gemini. I liked the Pantera of the 3 planes. It has the
same characteristics as those two planes. Keep an eye on the
Daryl,
I and I'm sure all the officials and SVSS workers would like to thank you for
recognizing and thanking us for our efforts. In addition to the 3 or 4 days some
SVSSers spent on the Labor Day weekend most of us did a day or two of training a
couple of months before the team selection
My Hera uses a ball link system on the ruddervators. The system is very nice,
smooth, easy to hook up, etc. I have never used these before and want to know
if anyone has had problems with their reliability. The only reason I have a
question is that these are new to me and seem too good to be
Music wire from the hobby shop will do fine for BOT wing rods. I used it on
my last one, also my Vikings.
Mike Clancy
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Hi Art,
We've met at Visalia several times.
Two years ago I won Nostalgia (actually RES) at Visalia with an original 19
year old Viking Mk. I. All wood, Monocote covered. Got medium launches, did
great thermalling, pretty good landings (read lucky). I was using spoiler
elevator mixing with
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Some CD's might
even require a balsa airplane! (horrors!!)
What's wrong with balsa?
Mike
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I do not believe the difference in weight justifies the use of carbon rods
for stab joiners. CF rod in shear situations is not as strong as steel. My
opinion.
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I want to thank CVRC for another great contest.
I congratulate ALL the class winners and especially my friend, once my
student and now my mentor Bob McGowan.
Bob won the 2 meter class with his old Falcon 600 and was the overall VISALIA
HIGH POINT SCORER!
In addition to being a great flyer he is
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