![]() Now the final and best version is presented, which is ideal for both standard weather conditions of flight and for very hot conditions with very thin air, with the possibility of using both very light models weighing less than 64oz(1820g) and very heavy aircraft weighing 2000g (70oz) and heavier. Various combinations of propeller diameters from 340mm(13,4in) to 320mm(12,5in) and various combinations of propeller pitch from 140mm(5,5in) to 180mm(7,1in) were tested during the tests. It's amazing what a 66-year-old can figure out that a 13 year old couldn't." Gene Pape photo.We are now introducing a three-blade carbon fiber propeller specially designed for F2B class aerobatic models with electric motors such as 3520/18 Cobra, Badass or others.īefore the production of the final series, the propeller was tested many times over the past 2 years, on various aerobatic models weighing from 64oz (1820g) to 70oz (2000g), under various weather conditions. 35 to get the CG back a bit and a plastic bladder tube. 36X and had a genuine toilet tissue roll for the bladder. The Demon was the first combat model I built from magazine plans. That is what the Voodoo in the picture is, right down to the short tail booms and tin tank. The first combat model I ever built was a Voodoo powered by a Green Head K&B. ![]() Gene explains: "A bit of the back story: Building some of the combat models from my past was a goal of my retirement. ![]() Two vintage combat planes from the workshop of Gene Pape of Eugene, Ore., seen in Gene's workshop. The top coat is two-part automotive clear. The Chizler is painted with House of Kolor orange concentrate mixed with clear dope automotive toners are mixed with Randolph clear for the other colors. Mike Haverly of Auburn, Wash., built this Chizler for Classic Stunt in 2016. Plane is seen at the 2016 Oregon Flying Fun No. The plane was built by Pat Johnston and finished by Walter. Walter Hicks of Central Point, Ore., finished this Spitfire, powered by a RO-Jett. See the Flying Flea Market for details and ordering information. Floyd says of the Wildman 60, "Many have been built and flown: some at the Vintage Stunt Championships, and even one was built in the Netherlands!" The design is based on the smaller J.C. It's a laser-cut kit with contest grade balsa and all the hardware. Floyd, now of Eugene, Ore., powers the planes with spark ignition engines, but a. The Wildman 60, designed in 1950 by teenager Floyd Carter (shown in 2016 at right) is the subject of a kit from RSM Distribution. Carbon fiber landing gear and special custom spinner from Arkady Gorodetsky." Alan Resinger photo.ĭetail of the artwork on Alan's Divergent, seen at the 2016 Jim Walker Memorial contest. AXI 2820/13 (electric) motor, Igor timer w/accelerometer, Jeti Spin 66 ESC and Thunder Power 6S 2700 batteries. Alan explains: "It's a Predator (Paul Walker design) with a few changes. Alan Resinger's DivergentĪlan Resinger of Delta, B.C., has produced this beauty for 2016. Some weight saving initiatives underway!" Chris Cox photo. A little porky with the 6S battery at 68 ounces, although it is a fairly large airplane at 700 sq/in. Cobra 3520/12 motor, Jeti Spin 66 ESC, Igor Burger active timer, and Thunder Power 6S 2700 mah battery. Chris, of Delta, B.C., says: "All dope finish, over. January-March 2016 Favorite Planes GalleryĬhris Cox's 2015 plane for Precision Aerobatics is his new Defiant.
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