Test005

Hi
I'm back into RC flying after a five year long break.
Currently I have a Raptor 50 heli and a WM Skyraider Mach2 with TT46-pro.

It was a shaky start after so long pause, but I have flown my Skyraider a few flights with only a ripped out landing gear on the damage list

I live up in Finland/Scandinavia and the winter is coming here now and I'd like to get a new plane to put skis on.
Ofcourse I can use the Skyraider, but it'll likely be crashed in a few more weeks since it's my tool to get re-introduced to flying.
Also I'm not too careful about the Skyraider and it's already got some dings, ductape and damaged covering....You could call it my test plane before I start flying for real.


My winterplane could perhaps be a trainer model, high wing type: Cessna or a gentle low-wing sport plane?
I have a few requirements:
-Semisymetrical or symetrical wing.
- No, or very small dihedral
- Preferably balsasheeted foam wing (I think those built up balsa wings are so easy to poke hole in the covering during transport + they feel fragile)
- Sturdy design, it gets cold here and things tend to get brittle.
- Wide, sturdy landing gear to put skis on (Taildrager)

I've never owned a four-stroke engine and I thought to try one out for this winter-plane-projekt.
Would a OS FS 52-surpass be a good option? (Having a 40 size high - wing aircraft in mind)

Any comments would be welcome.

cstevec

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I use a Sig Kadet Senior ARF for my winter Ski plane. I converted it to a taildragger and use an old set of Dubro aluminum skis on it. It is powered with an OS 70 four stroke and is just perfect for a winter plane. Mine is the blue one and that clear blue Oracover really stands out with all the snow, never mind the fact that it is an awesome flying plane. It is, however a built up wing and fuselage. Taught my 9 year old son how to fly with it though and it still has all of it's parts!

rc-sport

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I have skis for all my planes, except my Top Flite Stinson. Why let winter stop you from enjoying your favorite planes.

Cyclic Hardover

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You know what? A Hangar 9 stik type plane with skis would look pretty good eh?

Fubar-One

My Feedback: (1)

Ultra Stick 60 would absolutely rock. Wish it snowed around here just so I could try that.

Test005

Can you give a few examples on planes that have sheeted foam wings?

Zafer

Hi Test 005,

Why don't you put the skies on to your Skyraider 2 ?

Regards.

Zafer

Test005

Zafer: I can do that, but I want to get another plane and since winter is coming I thought to put together a dedicated winter plane.
The Skyraider is my bang-around plane and I don't expect it to live through the winter

Test005

I have decded my setup and will order the stuff:

O.S FS-70 Surpass II
Modelfly DeHavilland Beaver
http://www.flyingsites.co.uk/reviews/arcbeaver.htm
Du-Bro skis

Test005

Done!

jaka

Hi!
What span is the Beaver?
Regards!
Jan K
Sweden

Test005

The wing is about ~1600mm

I've read some comments that these Modelfly planes would land a bit hot due to the weight and must say it's totally wrong.
Mine is probably heavier than the stock because I have a .70 fourstroke and a 1500mah ni-cad but the plane flies and lands like a trainer.
Landing in a light headwind was super slow and no faster than a normal 40 size balsa trainer. I did some super slow fly by's and the plan doesn't tip stall, it just keeps on trucking
The wing chorda is quite wide and the plane has lots of lift.

I really like this plane, it's heavy enough to penetrate some wind without being affected and the plastic design seem to be bullet proof, yet it flies good.
It's not a aerobatic performer and quite sluggish, but a perfect semi scale cruiser. I would highly recommend this plane as a trainer.

Test005

Pic from todays flyig session.... Cold fingers!