Our fleet of RC planes
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Super
Frontier-40
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Status: |
Grounded |
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Wing span: |
163 cm |
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Weight: |
2,5 kg |
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Engine: |
OS LA 40 |
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Channels: |
4 |
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Super Frontier-40 from World Models was the first
plane. Bought as a birthday present for Håkon together with a four-channel
radio. It was powered by a OS LA 40. Not much power, but we had a long
runway and it flew fast enough for beginners.
The nose gear strut was far too soft and got
bent on several landings and was also quite wobbling on taxiing. After replacing it with a
strut from Great
Planes it got much better. The wheels was also replaced as they turned out
to be too small on our club's grass field.
The aircraft was put in the hangar when the wing
was stolen. It has since been recovered, but as it spent some weeks outdoors
before it was found (also during rain showers) the servo needs to be
replaced.
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Status: |
Engine failure |
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Wing span: |
147 cm |
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Weight: |
2,5 kg |
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Engine: |
OS 46 FX |
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Channels: |
4 |
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T-34
T-34 from World Models was the second airplane.
It was bought as our low-wing trainer. Håkon was ready to move on from the
Super Frontier-40,
and I was anxious to take over and learn to fly on it.
We had a lot of problems getting the OS FX46 to
run well, and the engine often failed in the air. We didn't have a clue what
was causing it, but during the winter we took the engine and fuel tank out.
In the fuel line inside the tank there was a hole. After replacing it the
plane flew great in the spring and through the summer. In the autumn the
engine failed. So the plane is currently grounded pending an engine repair.
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Status: |
Flying |
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Wing span: |
120 cm |
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Weight: |
650 g |
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Engine: |
Electric |
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Channels: |
3 |
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Slinger
This one was fast to assemble and fun to fly. This
was my first attempt with an electric plane. It flies nice but can have a
tendency to snap in a sharp turn. I have had to pick it up outside the
runway a couple of times, but it is solid.
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Status: |
Flying |
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Wing span: |
178 cm |
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Weight: |
3,6 kg |
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Engine: |
OS FS 91 |
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Channels: |
7 |
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JU-87 Stuka
The plane is assembled and got its maiden flight
on August 2nd. 2004. The plane got several flights during the autumn. It
remains to put the cowling on, but I have had trouble getting a lead wire
for the glow plug.
More detailing of the plane is also planned.
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Status: |
Flying |
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Wing span: |
160 cm |
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Weight: |
2,7 kg |
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Engine: |
OS 46 AX |
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Channels: |
6 |
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Rambler-45
New plane bought in September 2004. This plane
will be a fun flier and also training with a tail wheel. Flying the JU-87
has showed that more training on a tail-dragger is needed. The plane will be
equipped with a 7-channel receiver from Futaba and an OS 46 AX engine. It's
maiden flight was on May 14th, 2005. |
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Status: |
In the box |
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Wing span: |
152 cm |
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Weight: |
3,4 kg |
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Engine: |
OS 61 FX |
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Channels: |
6 |
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Zero
This one was bought in the
summer of 2004. Planned for assembly in 2006. The model has both retracts
and flaps. This model is from the World Models.
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Status: |
In the box |
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Wing span: |
150 cm |
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Weight: |
?? kg |
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Engine: |
OS FS 91 ? |
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Channels: |
5 |
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FW 190-A8
This will be my first attempt to build a kit. I
chose a kit from Skyshark RC as I have read a lot of good things about them.
They also sell complete sets with all the accessories. The kit looks
incredibly nice, and I am looking forward to it.
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Status: |
Flying |
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Wing span: |
85 cm |
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Length: |
73 cm |
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Weight: |
440 g |
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Engine: |
Speed 300 |
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Channels: |
3 |
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FW 190-A8 electric
This plane is an Alfa Model. Bought late autumn
2004 and assembled in April2005, it had its first flight on a very windy
day.
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Status: |
In the box |
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Wing span: |
83 cm |
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Weight: |
350 g |
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Engine: |
Electric |
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Channels: |
3 |
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Stearman
PT-17
Not much to say about this
one. It is still in the box.
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