[NSRCA-discussion] Swallow/Tsubame

[Jay Marshall]

Thanks Rick. Since the O.S. 91 and 1.20 have the same footprint I think I'll
try it with the 91 first for Sportsman practice and swap later if necessary.
Yes, it had no manual but you can download a Swallow manual from their site.
For the majority of things it's the same although I would not recommend it
to an inexperienced builder.

 

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Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Swallow/Tsubame

 

Jay - 

I did one last year as an entry level pattern plane -- it worked fine for
that. Built out of the box as instructed mostly to see how it was. I'd have
changed some stuff, but it was all acceptable as delivered. 

120AX was the right amount of power - got thru Masters sequence on 2/3
throttle w/ a 16x8 prop. 

w/ that engine it came it at 8 lbs +/- an ounce. 

Should work fine for Sportsman / Intermediate  pattern and as a practice
bird. For less than $150 for the ARF it's tough to beat. 

 

More detail in my review in the Jan or Feb 07 K-Factor 


Just one note   - I've heard of several that arrived w/ no instruction
booklet; I have it in electronic version if needed. 

 

Rick 
 

On 3/14/07, Jay Marshall <lightfoot at sc.rr.com> wrote: 

Do anyone have any experience with this? What would be the best engine for
pattern practice?

 

Jay Marshall 

 


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