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MadMonkey · 09-17-2008, 01:49 AM

Hey guys

A buddy of mine recently acquired a Byron Pitts and really wants me to use it as a demo plane (don't ask). Unfortunately, Byron was a little before my time, so I know NOTHING about them. It's currently at another friends house being repaired and re-covered, so it's a good time to look at structural issues and power options.

I'm sure some of you are old enough to know these planes (it's the foam one).

He originally wanted me to fly 3D with it (!) and I said "Uhhhhh.... yeah, good luck with that", so he relented and now wants scale aerobatics with smoke, plus he wants to use a Zenoah engine (dealer pricing... sigh). Any hints? Would a 45 have enough power? I considered the 62, but I've heard it's a pretty bad shaker. However, another friend had one on his GP 1/3 scale Pitts and it seemed okay. Would it be alright to just strengthen the airframe and use the 62?

I'm a little nervous about this thing

Any structural modifications that would be useful? Lightening ideas?

Thanks for any help!

09-17-2008, 01:49 AM	#1
MadMonkey That's "MISTER" idiot to you! Join Date: Sep 2007 Age: 28 Posts: 960	Byron Pitts (1/3 scale)... little help? Hey guys A buddy of mine recently acquired a Byron Pitts and really wants me to use it as a demo plane (don't ask). Unfortunately, Byron was a little before my time, so I know NOTHING about them. It's currently at another friends house being repaired and re-covered, so it's a good time to look at structural issues and power options. I'm sure some of you are old enough to know these planes (it's the foam one). He originally wanted me to fly 3D with it (!) and I said "Uhhhhh.... yeah, good luck with that", so he relented and now wants scale aerobatics with smoke, plus he wants to use a Zenoah engine (dealer pricing... sigh). Any hints? Would a 45 have enough power? I considered the 62, but I've heard it's a pretty bad shaker. However, another friend had one on his GP 1/3 scale Pitts and it seemed okay. Would it be alright to just strengthen the airframe and use the 62? I'm a little nervous about this thing Any structural modifications that would be useful? Lightening ideas? Thanks for any help! __________________ The ultimate responsibility of the pilot is to fulfill the dreams of the countless millions of earthbound ancestors who could only stare skyward ...and wish.