Winter projects

[Bob]

Well, I've ordered Chris Hinson's YAK 54, a 68" wingspan plane capable of
all that 3D stuff plus great for pattern practice.  
Should be here mid Feb. On order too is a YS 1.10 for the YAK. (You should
see Chris fly this thing.......awesome!).  Just got in the Global Freestyle
on which will go a YS .63.  The box contents look superb.  How they do this
for $159.00 is WAY beyond me!  I'll be getting the Prophecy I bought from
Bob Roe ready for the season and probably convert my Dr. Jekyl (acquired
some time back form Don Szczur) from push rod type elevator to
pull-pull......always had pitch problems with this rascal.  Just finished a
Foamie with Hacker engine and can't wait to put it in the air.  Atlanta
weather has been stupid for the last 3 days but my advanced years have
taught me Job-like patience......maybe today.  Been having a ball with my
Rascal 110 and my friend Bob  Verlander with his huge Steerman and Antic
biplane.  It's been a great year!

-----Original Message-----
From: Henderson,Eric [mailto:Eric.Henderson at gartner.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2003 10:11 PM
To: discussion at nsrca.org
Subject: Winter projects


 It looks like XMAS is coming early to my workshop. 
 
I have been told that a FOCUS-2 is on its way, no sleigh needed! 
 
I can't remember if I mentioned it but at the BARKs end of season contest
they had a drawing, courtesy of Piedmont models, of a FOCUS-2. All the
entrants have their name put into a hat and of all the people to win a
FOCUS-2, luckily, it was me! Now I get one that will arrive about XMAS time.
(Look for a review ASAP and flying as soon as there is daylight above 45F in
South Jersey.)
 
For those of you waiting to order one I would suggest that you move quickly
as I hear that quite a few have already been earmarked for shipping to those
who pre-ordered. The Piedmont guys have flown the prototypes and are openly
excited about the flight performance and power to weight ratio.
 
What I like about the 2 is that they went to a top loader with and
optionally removable pipe tunnel. I have relatively big hands and a top
loader allows me to keep the skin on the back of my hands.
 
Just as much fun was the delivery today of a Desert Aircraft DA50 for my
Double Vision ARF. I was very impressed with the quality of workmanship. I
was surprised to feel how light a 50cc motor was in my hands. It has a rear
carb and in this case a nice big Slimline smoke muffler. 
 
No I won't be putting the DA 50 into the FOCUS-2, but it won't be long
before we see viable gas engines on the front of our 2M models A 50cc motor
that weighs 48 oz starts to get very close to our needs. A 23 x 12 prop also
gets very interesting  - just fantasizing - it's healthy you know!
 
 
What are you all expecting or already have in your possession to cure your
winter blues.
 
Regards
 
Eric.

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