Need Info. on a Plane called "SOLUTION"

[Jerry Budd]

Stan,

The plane you have is an RNA Solution and it was briefly produced by 
Rick Schramik (sp?) in the bay area (Los Gatos?) in the early to mid 
90's.  It was an ARF based on the Typhoon 1000 and was flown for a 
brief period of time by Tony Frackowiak.  IIRC Rick was an R/C 
sailplane guy of some merit who saw an opportunity to produce a RTF 
competition pattern plane for around $1000 using some of the 
techniques in use by the European soaring community at the time. 
Interestingly the RNA Solution was probably the predecessor to the 
Angel's Shadow type of construction now commonly available (but 
without being "painted in the mold"; the Solution was an all white 
base color).  The Solution ailerons and elevators were top-hinged 
using the upper wing/stab skins.  While not a "bad" airplane, the 
Solution never really made much of a dent in the market (I seem to 
remember that Frack said it flew OK, but it may have been a bit heavy 
for the motors of the time).

I believe Rick later started making prefab Madera class unlimited 
Lancair racers using the same fabrication techniques with some 
success for ~$10k each.

Some of the long(er) time pattern guys in NorCal may be able to help 
(or even know how to get ahold of Rick).

Good luck,

Jerry


>Hi Folks.
>
>I aquired a plane that I was told called a "Solution".  Its an all 
>fiberglass kit (arf) from
>several years ago.   This same person also said that the plane was 
>manufactured in
>California, but is no longer in production. 
>
>I do not have any paperwork at all.  No instructions, plans excetera.....  
>
>I am looking for someone who could possibly point me in the right 
>direction to obtain
>some info on this plane.
>
>I have never flown pattern, nor have I fondled a pattern ship. 
>Heck, I can't figure
>out how to install tailgear on this plane.  ( It has a cover under 
>the horiz. stab., the
>stab is removable )
>
>I have a FZ140,  Gator  TI retracts (which seem to be the wrong ones for this
>application) & a motor mount for this plane.  I hate to see it all 
>go to waste.
>Someone has to build it!!!
>
>I would ask locally, but pattern in WV is nonexistent.
>
>Any help would be welcomed.
>
>
>Thanks in advance.
>
>Stan Talago
>Grafton, WV
>304-265-0670
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