The next step after getting the Top Flite Giant Scale Corsair up on its gear is to get the outer wing panels attached. There are some teflon alignment pegs that have to be glued into the outer ribs of the center section and then you have to install the forward carbon fiber attachment rod with [...]
Well, the Corsair build is going nicely, and yesterday I basically finished the wings. That includes installing the flap and aileron servos and linkages and bolting in the new electric retracts from Robart. The first thing to do is to unwrap the servos and center them with the radio and receiver. After that, setup the [...]
The concept of a flying wing or tailless fixed-wing aircraft is not new, the idea has been around since as early as World War I. This design has been adopted into the RC world with great success, most notably with the Zagi craze. The next generation of flying wings are bigger, stronger and faster. The [...]
Well, I finally cleaned up my workshop so I could start getting serious about my new project build, the Top Flite Corsair ARF. This giant scale airplane has a 86.5 inch span and it comes with most of the major assemblies built and covered with matt finish Monokote. Out of the box everything looks really [...]
When you think of the De Havilland Beaver you are immediately drawn to a true aviation workhorse. First offered in 1948 with production ceasing in 1967 there are still 100’s of these radial engine beauties out there in a variety of landing configurations and in multiple aviation roles. Very much like the full-scale version, the [...]
On a recent rebuild project of a Ziroli 77 inch Stearman PT-17 biplane, I replaced the the fuel tank and plumbing. Here’s how to install a new gasoline fuel system in your plane. (Above.) For the Zenoah G-38 engine powering the Stearman, I chose to install a 20 oz. fuel tank. I also used Sullivan’s heavy [...]
1914 Ingram Foster: Doug enlarged Pat Tritle’s plans to build this 1914 Ingram Foster pusher biplane. The model has fabric-covered surfaces, pull-pull cables on all controls, is powered by a Saito .65 four stroke. The 7.5-pound bipe looks like a great flyer! Doug Bromley – Tulsa, OK For more Pilot Projects and on how to [...]
Keeping The Arm Safe Close: I am a big fan of the Arm Safe from Sharp RC. I used waxed nylon thread to overcome my problem of leaving the arming plug at home. I make the attachment using a square knot and securing it to the arming plug, reinforcing it with a couple of drops [...]
