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SleepyC · 11-02-2009, 10:47 AM

Unless you have been sleeping under a rock, you know that FG member Bob "Sensei" Sawyer loves BIG, no...I should say HUGE airplanes. As the designer/builder of the first HUGE aerobatic RC plane the 70% Staudacher S-300 Bob has been at this for a quite some time.

Lately Bob's focus has been on lightening airframes, and making them fly like giant foamies. We saw threads from Bob on a 40% Carden build that ended up as a sub 30 lb rocket. We saw a Hangar 9 35% Extra 260, re-construction which shaved several pounds off of it. Bob also started an 80% Extra 260 that he is still working on and hopefully will finish someday soon.

But right now, Bob has been focused on his latest project. A 55% Extra 260 with a wingspan of 164", a length of 144" and will be light enough to be a rocket with only a DA 170cc!! To add to the cool factor of this project, it looks like the plane may be kitted by the new owners of Aerotech models! So, all you guys drooling over this build, save your pennies, you could possibly own one of these bad boys soon!

SO.. if you did not see this amazing build, please take a look, if you have been following it, let Bob know your thoughts!
It's creative and talented people like Bob that push the hobby into new grounds, and benefit us all.

THANKS BOB! PLEASE KEEP AT IT!

To read the entire thread click below!

55% Extra 260 Thread

SleepyC · 11-02-2009, 10:48 AM

Few pics..
MANY more on the actual thread!

WangoTango · 11-02-2009, 11:04 AM

Bob,
You're a true "heavy weight" when it comes to going really light weight! Great project!
WT

Jkoch713 · 11-02-2009, 11:34 AM

What kind of support is "INSIDE" the foam wings???

smokin · 11-02-2009, 11:45 AM

It's true! We ARE kitting this bird! Bob has been working dilligently with Kevin Walker of Aerotech to get this one to YOUR BUILDING TABLE! It will be to market shortly after Bob's Proto flies. I'll make sure Kevin gets on here and "tells all" about this amazing project....

Glad to see the coverage for Sensei. This dude deserves it!

Matt Mikesh

**TrojanMan** · 11-02-2009, 12:35 PM

Looking forward to my kit!

Way to go Bob!

SWEEEEEEET!!!!

Fritter · 11-02-2009, 12:44 PM

Absolutely incredible!
I hate to ask, but what is your estimate price on this kit?
Thanks and you are indeed a Sensei!

Craven · 11-02-2009, 12:59 PM

Who is this "Sensei" guy?

**Cracky** · 11-02-2009, 01:15 PM

The 55% is definitely an AWESOME project. Keep up the great work Bob and looking forward to seeing them out at the field...

smokin · 11-02-2009, 01:16 PM

C'mon Cracky! you NEED one! LOL

MeanGene · 11-02-2009, 01:24 PM

nobody talking about under 55 pounds so no ama certification process.

smokin · 11-02-2009, 01:29 PM

That is VERY IMPORTANT! Nice call!

This plane will need NO waiver to fly and will safley and soundly fly with the equipment that most of us are putting on our 42%'ers!

11-02-2009, 10:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
SleepyC Thanks for the Support! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Age: 38 Posts: 17,537 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 4	Sensei is at it again! Unless you have been sleeping under a rock, you know that FG member Bob "Sensei" Sawyer loves BIG, no...I should say HUGE airplanes. As the designer/builder of the first HUGE aerobatic RC plane the 70% Staudacher S-300 Bob has been at this for a quite some time. Lately Bob's focus has been on lightening airframes, and making them fly like giant foamies. We saw threads from Bob on a 40% Carden build that ended up as a sub 30 lb rocket. We saw a Hangar 9 35% Extra 260, re-construction which shaved several pounds off of it. Bob also started an 80% Extra 260 that he is still working on and hopefully will finish someday soon. But right now, Bob has been focused on his latest project. A 55% Extra 260 with a wingspan of 164", a length of 144" and will be light enough to be a rocket with only a DA 170cc!! To add to the cool factor of this project, it looks like the plane may be kitted by the new owners of Aerotech models! So, all you guys drooling over this build, save your pennies, you could possibly own one of these bad boys soon! SO.. if you did not see this amazing build, please take a look, if you have been following it, let Bob know your thoughts! It's creative and talented people like Bob that push the hobby into new grounds, and benefit us all. THANKS BOB! PLEASE KEEP AT IT! To read the entire thread click below! 55% Extra 260 Thread Attached Thumbnails __________________ Get the most current up-to-date R/C modeling news: www.flyinggiants.com www.rcgroups.com www.crackroll.com www.rccars.com I don't be half steppin! And you KNOW THIS!

11-02-2009, 10:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
SleepyC Thanks for the Support! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Age: 38 Posts: 17,537 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 4	Re: Sensei is at it again! Few pics.. MANY more on the actual thread! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Get the most current up-to-date R/C modeling news: www.flyinggiants.com www.rcgroups.com www.crackroll.com www.rccars.com I don't be half steppin! And you KNOW THIS!

11-02-2009, 11:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
WangoTango Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Conroe, Texas U.S.A. Posts: 2,152 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Sensei is at it again! Bob, You're a true "heavy weight" when it comes to going really light weight! Great project! WT

11-02-2009, 11:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jkoch713 Hermit Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Victoria MN Posts: 268	Re: Sensei is at it again! What kind of support is "INSIDE" the foam wings???

11-02-2009, 11:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
smokin Team Aerotech R/C Models Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: clinton, ia. usa Age: 34 Posts: 4,235	Re: Sensei is at it again! It's true! We ARE kitting this bird! Bob has been working dilligently with Kevin Walker of Aerotech to get this one to YOUR BUILDING TABLE! It will be to market shortly after Bob's Proto flies. I'll make sure Kevin gets on here and "tells all" about this amazing project.... Glad to see the coverage for Sensei. This dude deserves it! Matt Mikesh __________________ www.Aerotechrcmodels.com Florida Freestyle Aerobatics Association

11-02-2009, 12:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
TrojanMan Joe Nall 2010! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Edmond, OK Age: 43 Posts: 854 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: Sensei is at it again! Looking forward to my kit! Way to go Bob! SWEEEEEEET!!!! __________________ Team Futaba Plane Graphics Sullivan Products

11-02-2009, 12:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
Fritter Super Contributer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rockwall Texas Posts: 106	Re: Sensei is at it again! Absolutely incredible! I hate to ask, but what is your estimate price on this kit? Thanks and you are indeed a Sensei!

11-02-2009, 12:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
Craven Time to build my spaceship! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Amelia, Ohio Age: 47 Posts: 5,579 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 4	Re: Sensei is at it again! Who is this "Sensei" guy? __________________

11-02-2009, 01:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cracky WHATS CRACKALAKIN!!!!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wentzville, MO Age: 33 Posts: 8,103 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Sensei is at it again! The 55% is definitely an AWESOME project. Keep up the great work Bob and looking forward to seeing them out at the field... __________________ Cracky ....get the good stuff FROMECO SMART-FLY

11-02-2009, 01:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
smokin Team Aerotech R/C Models Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: clinton, ia. usa Age: 34 Posts: 4,235	Re: Sensei is at it again! C'mon Cracky! you NEED one! LOL __________________ www.Aerotechrcmodels.com Florida Freestyle Aerobatics Association

11-02-2009, 01:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
MeanGene Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Imperial, CA Posts: 63	Re: Sensei is at it again! nobody talking about under 55 pounds so no ama certification process.

11-02-2009, 01:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
smokin Team Aerotech R/C Models Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: clinton, ia. usa Age: 34 Posts: 4,235	Re: Sensei is at it again! That is VERY IMPORTANT! Nice call! This plane will need NO waiver to fly and will safley and soundly fly with the equipment that most of us are putting on our 42%'ers! __________________ www.Aerotechrcmodels.com Florida Freestyle Aerobatics Association

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