STICK Brotherhood!!
07-24-2021, 09:42 PM
#376
Count me among the Brotherhood please!
Been flying Sticks of one variety or other for a looong time. Even converted one to turbine :-)
My latest is this Seagull Classic Stick. It’s an OK but not great ARF. Here’s a thread on the Seagull variant, to which I have added my post-assembly two cents.
Seagull Classic Stick
And here’s what a Stick looks like in blue, which I rather like
Been flying Sticks of one variety or other for a looong time. Even converted one to turbine :-)
My latest is this Seagull Classic Stick. It’s an OK but not great ARF. Here’s a thread on the Seagull variant, to which I have added my post-assembly two cents.
Seagull Classic Stick
And here’s what a Stick looks like in blue, which I rather like
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brickwoodward (09-26-2021)
09-26-2021, 11:12 AM
#379
I have had 2 sticks. A .60 size, and and .40 size. The .60 was a kit. Loved that plane. slammed it into a garbage dumpster. The dumpster survived.
The .40 sized was and ARF that modified the heck out of. Turned it into a twin with a pair of .25s. Had a structural failure in flight, and even though I got back to the runway, it became a kit again. Didn't rebuild.
Still have the plans for the .60 sized plane.
Salvaged a .40 stick wing from the trash can. Kept it a number of years. It is becoming a Super Sportster. Dowel and bolt on wing. Wing mounter mains.
No pictures of any of the past two sticks. But here is the .40 Super Sportster.
Ken
The .40 sized was and ARF that modified the heck out of. Turned it into a twin with a pair of .25s. Had a structural failure in flight, and even though I got back to the runway, it became a kit again. Didn't rebuild.
Still have the plans for the .60 sized plane.
Salvaged a .40 stick wing from the trash can. Kept it a number of years. It is becoming a Super Sportster. Dowel and bolt on wing. Wing mounter mains.
No pictures of any of the past two sticks. But here is the .40 Super Sportster.
Ken
09-26-2021, 11:40 AM
#381
Thanks highhorse.
I have salvaged numerus plane parts mine or some one else after crashing them and made something else with them.
Right now my wife and I are in the process of moving from Ca. to Mo. Still hunting for a property. The house is packed up and mostly sitting in the garage in tubs. My shop tools are either packed the same way or pushed against the work bench (that is going also). I have a narrow path to walk thru. So until after the move all work on anything is temporally halted.
I do have a build thread for for the SS here.
Ken
I have salvaged numerus plane parts mine or some one else after crashing them and made something else with them.
Right now my wife and I are in the process of moving from Ca. to Mo. Still hunting for a property. The house is packed up and mostly sitting in the garage in tubs. My shop tools are either packed the same way or pushed against the work bench (that is going also). I have a narrow path to walk thru. So until after the move all work on anything is temporally halted.
I do have a build thread for for the SS here.
Ken
09-26-2021, 09:49 PM
#382
I have had 2 sticks. A .60 size, and and .40 size. The .60 was a kit. Loved that plane. slammed it into a garbage dumpster. The dumpster survived.
The .40 sized was and ARF that modified the heck out of. Turned it into a twin with a pair of .25s. Had a structural failure in flight, and even though I got back to the runway, it became a kit again. Didn't rebuild.
Still have the plans for the .60 sized plane.
Salvaged a .40 stick wing from the trash can. Kept it a number of years. It is becoming a Super Sportster. Dowel and bolt on wing. Wing mounter mains.
No pictures of any of the past two sticks. But here is the .40 Super Sportster.
Ken
The .40 sized was and ARF that modified the heck out of. Turned it into a twin with a pair of .25s. Had a structural failure in flight, and even though I got back to the runway, it became a kit again. Didn't rebuild.
Still have the plans for the .60 sized plane.
Salvaged a .40 stick wing from the trash can. Kept it a number of years. It is becoming a Super Sportster. Dowel and bolt on wing. Wing mounter mains.
No pictures of any of the past two sticks. But here is the .40 Super Sportster.
Ken
im at [email protected] email
thanks, bill
Last edited by brickwoodward; 09-26-2021 at 09:56 PM.
09-27-2021, 03:59 AM
#383
Your rebuild is looking real good so far. I had a .40 size Sportster many years back powered by an S.T.45S engine that as I recall was a very nice flying model with absolutely no bad habits. Would appreciate you keeping us posted on your progress.
09-27-2021, 11:18 AM
#384
Hi brickwoodward
All of my plans are packed. I'm not even sure which tub they are in. I have tubs stack several high and 2 rows the length of the garage. If could get at the plans I would have them scanned into a pdf and send them to you. Or have them printed out and send them that way. Just for what it would have cost me.
But I did some searching on outerzone.co.uk and on hippocketaeronautics.com/hpa_plans. Got lucky on OZ. here. You will need to print these out. Any of the big office box stores should be able to. I have been able to get several plans this way.
I will see if I can attach the files. But you can also follow the link, then go to the bottom left of the page and there are 3 download buttons.
If you take these to have printed out take a tape measure with and measure the the wing to insure it is correct. They seem to have the ability to see what their print out size would be. But I very heartily recommend you double check. They can readjust if needed. You don't want to pay for something that ain't correct.
P.S. for Hip Pocket you do have have to register for both sides of their site to download plans.
I hope this helps you are any one else on this thread.
Ken
All of my plans are packed. I'm not even sure which tub they are in. I have tubs stack several high and 2 rows the length of the garage. If could get at the plans I would have them scanned into a pdf and send them to you. Or have them printed out and send them that way. Just for what it would have cost me.
But I did some searching on outerzone.co.uk and on hippocketaeronautics.com/hpa_plans. Got lucky on OZ. here. You will need to print these out. Any of the big office box stores should be able to. I have been able to get several plans this way.
I will see if I can attach the files. But you can also follow the link, then go to the bottom left of the page and there are 3 download buttons.
If you take these to have printed out take a tape measure with and measure the the wing to insure it is correct. They seem to have the ability to see what their print out size would be. But I very heartily recommend you double check. They can readjust if needed. You don't want to pay for something that ain't correct.
P.S. for Hip Pocket you do have have to register for both sides of their site to download plans.
I hope this helps you are any one else on this thread.
Ken
09-27-2021, 11:24 AM
#385
Hi karolh.
I am looking forward to being able to start building again after the move. Out of self preservation and love I have to get the house set up for the wife first and also the shop. Have to have a functional shop to do many of the things she is going to want.
I had a friend you had one back in the 90's. good airplane.
Ken
I am looking forward to being able to start building again after the move. Out of self preservation and love I have to get the house set up for the wife first and also the shop. Have to have a functional shop to do many of the things she is going to want.
I had a friend you had one back in the 90's. good airplane.
Ken
03-02-2022, 06:18 PM
#389
The sequel to my previous Jet-Stick is under construction. Re-using previous, strengthened Giant Stick wing, fuse and empennage are from scratch. Will have. Jet-Cat P-100, carry 80oz of fuel in a Dubro tank, and weigh (I hope) less then 20 lbs dry and 25 lbs wet.
04-20-2022, 04:18 PM
#393
Hi brickwoodward
All of my plans are packed. I'm not even sure which tub they are in. I have tubs stack several high and 2 rows the length of the garage. If could get at the plans I would have them scanned into a pdf and send them to you. Or have them printed out and send them that way. Just for what it would have cost me.
But I did some searching on outerzone.co.uk and on hippocketaeronautics.com/hpa_plans. Got lucky on OZ. here. You will need to print these out. Any of the big office box stores should be able to. I have been able to get several plans this way.
I will see if I can attach the files. But you can also follow the link, then go to the bottom left of the page and there are 3 download buttons.
If you take these to have printed out take a tape measure with and measure the the wing to insure it is correct. They seem to have the ability to see what their print out size would be. But I very heartily recommend you double check. They can readjust if needed. You don't want to pay for something that ain't correct.
P.S. for Hip Pocket you do have have to register for both sides of their site to download plans.
I hope this helps you are any one else on this thread.
Ken
All of my plans are packed. I'm not even sure which tub they are in. I have tubs stack several high and 2 rows the length of the garage. If could get at the plans I would have them scanned into a pdf and send them to you. Or have them printed out and send them that way. Just for what it would have cost me.
But I did some searching on outerzone.co.uk and on hippocketaeronautics.com/hpa_plans. Got lucky on OZ. here. You will need to print these out. Any of the big office box stores should be able to. I have been able to get several plans this way.
I will see if I can attach the files. But you can also follow the link, then go to the bottom left of the page and there are 3 download buttons.
If you take these to have printed out take a tape measure with and measure the the wing to insure it is correct. They seem to have the ability to see what their print out size would be. But I very heartily recommend you double check. They can readjust if needed. You don't want to pay for something that ain't correct.
P.S. for Hip Pocket you do have have to register for both sides of their site to download plans.
I hope this helps you are any one else on this thread.
Ken
04-24-2022, 11:07 PM
#394
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This is my stick. There are many like it, but this one is mine.
This is an AMR Big Stick 85. It has a ZDZ-140 with KS 1090B-pipes. The engine swings a Falcon 29x12 with over 40kg of static thrust. The plane weighs 17kg dry. The measured top speed is 225km/h / 140mph. The ailerons are significantly larger than the original design to improve the roll rate.
--kaboomski;
This is an AMR Big Stick 85. It has a ZDZ-140 with KS 1090B-pipes. The engine swings a Falcon 29x12 with over 40kg of static thrust. The plane weighs 17kg dry. The measured top speed is 225km/h / 140mph. The ailerons are significantly larger than the original design to improve the roll rate.
--kaboomski;
04-25-2022, 06:50 AM
#395
brickwoodward The move did get done. It was not a boring trip by any means. I was pullin a 27ft travel trailer. Got bad Deisel fuel in Arizona. Barely able to climb the grade. No power. Next tank truck ran great. Then approaching McLean Texas a tire came off the trailer. Hub separated from axle. The tire hit the driver side of a Simi (no injury) then started a grass fire on both sides of the freeway and middle. We left the trailer there to have new axle installed. Bent that real good. We go back soon to get the trailer. But not even a scratch on anybody. Unloaded moved in. Planes are in the storm shooter room. More stuff to come out later.
Not a boring trip. I like boring trips
Ken
Not a boring trip. I like boring trips
Ken
04-25-2022, 09:07 AM
#396
brickwoodward The move did get done. It was not a boring trip by any means. I was pullin a 27ft travel trailer. Got bad Deisel fuel in Arizona. Barely able to climb the grade. No power. Next tank truck ran great. Then approaching McLean Texas a tire came off the trailer. Hub separated from axle. The tire hit the driver side of a Simi (no injury) then started a grass fire on both sides of the freeway and middle. We left the trailer there to have new axle installed. Bent that real good. We go back soon to get the trailer. But not even a scratch on anybody. Unloaded moved in. Planes are in the storm shooter room. More stuff to come out later.
Not a boring trip. I like boring trips
Ken
Not a boring trip. I like boring trips
Ken
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brickwoodward (04-27-2022)
05-19-2022, 07:45 AM
#398
Update on the Jet Stik:
Maidened a couple of days ago. Flew great, but I have exceeded the capabilities of the nose gear and need a more robust, less flexible one.
It came out fairly heavy, partly by design and party due to using some really awful balsa that needed a lot of fill work. 22.2 lbs empty and 26.4 fueled. Will be right at 28 lbs at takeoff when adding smoke. Xicoy turbine puts out 27 lbs thrust if desired but is currently de-rated to around 20 lbs pending more test flights.
Maidened a couple of days ago. Flew great, but I have exceeded the capabilities of the nose gear and need a more robust, less flexible one.
It came out fairly heavy, partly by design and party due to using some really awful balsa that needed a lot of fill work. 22.2 lbs empty and 26.4 fueled. Will be right at 28 lbs at takeoff when adding smoke. Xicoy turbine puts out 27 lbs thrust if desired but is currently de-rated to around 20 lbs pending more test flights.
Last edited by highhorse; 05-19-2022 at 08:04 AM.