SIG Komander
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SIG Komander
Living overseas when this kit was availalble, I never got to see one
or build one. My question is was the plane built on printed fuselage
sides or were plans supplies with the kit? If plans were supplied does
anyone have a set that they can copy for me?
Many Thanks,
Bill D.
or build one. My question is was the plane built on printed fuselage
sides or were plans supplies with the kit? If plans were supplied does
anyone have a set that they can copy for me?
Many Thanks,
Bill D.
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RE: SIG Komander
I spoke to one of the "OLD" guys at the field today and asked about it
best he could remeber was the Mk 1 had the printed sides & parts and
the MK. 2 had die-cut parts, but couldn't remeber if it had plans or not.
The foam wing is still available from Eureka Aircraft in, Eureka Springs, AR.
Bill D.
best he could remeber was the Mk 1 had the printed sides & parts and
the MK. 2 had die-cut parts, but couldn't remeber if it had plans or not.
The foam wing is still available from Eureka Aircraft in, Eureka Springs, AR.
Bill D.
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RE: SIG Komander
I built one about twelve years ago and the fuse was built based in the printing on the balsa. There was a booklet supplied if I remember correctly, but
after 3 moves, I don't have it anymore. Was a good flying plane. Had an OS 46 in mine.
RobertC
after 3 moves, I don't have it anymore. Was a good flying plane. Had an OS 46 in mine.
RobertC
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RE: SIG Komander
I built two of these but don't remember if they Mk1 or Mk2. They printed balsa, sheeted foam wings and a manual only. Build was straight forward. The Kommander is a great flying bird. I had a Fox .50 on mine.
Dave
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RE: SIG Komander
Hi Rogue,
I'm sure you will enjoy the build and I know you'll love the flight characteristics. Can be reasonably aerobatic. The stockLG instalation is a might weak so you may want to beef it up a little. Enjoy it.
Dave
I'm sure you will enjoy the build and I know you'll love the flight characteristics. Can be reasonably aerobatic. The stockLG instalation is a might weak so you may want to beef it up a little. Enjoy it.
Dave
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RE: SIG Komander
I'd love to have another Kommander kit. They built easy and flew great. fSome guys eliminated the factory main gear and installed ply and a set of aluminum mains on the lower fuse. They would have to be short ones though.
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RE: SIG Komander
Kavalier and Kommander are similar but Kommander is larger. Point being that the Kommander has wing mounted mains which are known to pull out on rough landings. Sometimes even not so rough landings. Having this reputation some builders added 1/4" ply on the belly and a set of aluminum main gear to get away from this tendency. I think the Kavalier kit is still offered by Sig.
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RE: SIG Komander
http://www.hobbyhorse.com/sig_kavalier.shtml
I found this to be the best second plane I've ever flown.
You can throw a .46 on it and really belt out some speed too.
The wing is excellent and the plane is very strong.
Are you still looking now that 4 months have passed?
I found this to be the best second plane I've ever flown.
You can throw a .46 on it and really belt out some speed too.
The wing is excellent and the plane is very strong.
Are you still looking now that 4 months have passed?
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RE: SIG Komander
I built one in 1975, silk and dope, with a OS Wankel 30, it fit perfect in the cowl, used an undersized spinner that allowed cooling air to get to the engine. I was always worried about the long gear legs, but they never failed, and I was flying off pretty tall grass at times, the Wankel was not really enough power.
Richard
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ORIGINAL: tweedy
I built one in 1975, silk and dope, with a OS Wankel 30, it fit perfect in the cowl, used an undersized spinner that allowed cooling air to get to the engine. I was always worried about the long gear legs, but they never failed, and I was flying off pretty tall grass at times, the Wankel was not really enough power.
Richard
I built one in 1975, silk and dope, with a OS Wankel 30, it fit perfect in the cowl, used an undersized spinner that allowed cooling air to get to the engine. I was always worried about the long gear legs, but they never failed, and I was flying off pretty tall grass at times, the Wankel was not really enough power.
Richard
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RE: SIG Komander
Here is a excerpt from the box referencing the printed wood assembly, along with die-cut parts and manual (From a early kit Not MK-II)
Plans were not used, and most of the construction is fairly simple and straight forward.
The Manual is very comprehensive and completely covers the entire assembly, it's also geared towards the low-time builder.
Plans were not used, and most of the construction is fairly simple and straight forward.
The Manual is very comprehensive and completely covers the entire assembly, it's also geared towards the low-time builder.
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Also build one in '75 and used the just released Enya .40, which flew the plane with plenty of authority. It served me as both trainer and intermediate. No problems with landing gear. Also silk and dope.
An interesting aside is back then, one of the 3M spray adhesives was foam friendly and sheeting a foam core wing was a piece of cake with the spray adhesive. A wing would build up really fast, and they were strong albeit slightly heavier than a built up wing. The Kommander had a generous wing for a .40 size plane and with the wash out had good flight temperament.
An interesting aside is back then, one of the 3M spray adhesives was foam friendly and sheeting a foam core wing was a piece of cake with the spray adhesive. A wing would build up really fast, and they were strong albeit slightly heavier than a built up wing. The Kommander had a generous wing for a .40 size plane and with the wash out had good flight temperament.
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http://www.hobbyhorse.com/sig_kavalier.shtml
I found this to be the best second plane I've ever flown.
You can throw a .46 on it and really belt out some speed too.
The wing is excellent and the plane is very strong.
Are you still looking now that 4 months have passed?
http://www.hobbyhorse.com/sig_kavalier.shtml
I found this to be the best second plane I've ever flown.
You can throw a .46 on it and really belt out some speed too.
The wing is excellent and the plane is very strong.
Are you still looking now that 4 months have passed?
The Kav is one of those kits that are easily modded. One company offers foam cores for the wings.
The Komander sure is good looking. I also have the plans filed away somewhere. The box art shot is identical to the Kavalier picture. They were probably shot on the same day.
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Hello gents, I'm looking for a Komander canopy since I recently landed my show quality model in an oak tree. I am beginning to reconstruct her with modifications inc retracts and alternative tail configuration since I never liked the original. I plan to post progress here so stay tuned and please advise me if a canopy happens to cross your path. Thank you in advance!