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MDS007 · 02-11-2009, 10:26 PM

KnoxHobbies is currently in the design phase of its newest 50cc line of airframes and we want you to have a say from the beginning. As we always have we value and apply the input into our builds. So build and fly your 50cc dreams.. time to weight in on all aspects colors weights ans stuff. So show the FG intel and let the ideas roll.. Lets build planes!

MikeC3D · 02-11-2009, 10:35 PM

GeeBee R3

MDS007 · 02-11-2009, 10:37 PM

mike-

arf weight?

Extra nuts · 02-11-2009, 11:14 PM

Extra 200. 89' wing, 16lbs.

MDS007 · 02-12-2009, 10:08 AM

how about 85" under 11lbs?

3D Meatshield · 02-12-2009, 01:16 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by MikeC3D
	GeeBee R3

I concur!

50%plane · 02-12-2009, 01:30 PM

MXS in this scheme:

http://www.airliners.net/photo/MX-Ai...ext_id=1450025

14.5 pounds, 87" wingspan.

Mithrandir · 02-12-2009, 01:36 PM

Find an engineer to help with the design.... If you can engage an Aero-Engineer with RC Background... there is much to be gained as far as an efficient and light weight structure....

My vote...

Yak 55
Oreck Cyclone

Unbalanced · 02-12-2009, 01:53 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by MDS007
	how about 85" under 11lbs?

We're talking RTF weight, not just the bare airframe... Now if you could supply an airframe in the 85"+ wingspan RTF under 11lbs...

SleepyC · 02-12-2009, 02:32 PM

JUKA,
DR-109,
Zlin Z-50,
Lazer,
MX-2
Giles 202
One Design
Panzl
Staudaucher
Raven
Lazer 230 - ( http://acro.aerobaticsweb.org/images/N31LZ_1024x723.gif)
Yak 55 (NOT 54!!!!!!)
Velox

ANY OF THESE!
Adjust the airframe to make them fly better... but make DIFFERENT CHOICES!

OH.. also simple schemes... ARF's NEED personalization.. if they have cluttered color schemes, it's hard to personalize them.

MikeC3D · 02-12-2009, 02:40 PM

Sleepy, I think you hit it, a 50cc Laser 200 ARF/ARC would be a great idea cause that one hasnt been arf'd yet. And it lends itself to being a really light airframe aswell, naturally. I bet even an overbuilt Arf could be in the 12-13 lb range.
But I still say GeeBee R3 in the neighborhood of 15lbs depending on WS/% . But the 2 models I have seen are Beaut's for sure. Of course JMO.

Flyfalcons · 02-12-2009, 02:43 PM

There was no Gee Bee R3.

Unbalanced · 02-12-2009, 02:54 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Flyfalcons
	There was no Gee Bee R3.

It's still a cool design regardless if a real one will ever exist someday.

MDS007 · 02-12-2009, 03:15 PM

I was thinking of 85" in bare airframe weight and around 1400 Squares?

MikeC3D · 02-12-2009, 03:17 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Flyfalcons
	There was no Gee Bee R3.

Your absolutely right, no such full scale ever existed, Ive read up on the story of it from the original Italian designer Mirco to the stolen design and the German built composite version, Donut models rights to model, Hobby lobby being the only distibutor with the rights. But Mirco, Donut Hobbies, and Hobby Lobby call it the GEEBEE R3, so will I and even though it was one mans fantasy, why cant it be mine too...lol If the Kimbles actually build it, then there will be a full scale version. Google is a wonderful thing.

MikeC

02-11-2009, 10:26 PM	#1
MDS007 Our goal is your sataisfaction Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Knoxville,Tennessee Posts: 212	What would you ask for if you could spec your own 50cc plane? KnoxHobbies is currently in the design phase of its newest 50cc line of airframes and we want you to have a say from the beginning. As we always have we value and apply the input into our builds. So build and fly your 50cc dreams.. time to weight in on all aspects colors weights ans stuff. So show the FG intel and let the ideas roll.. Lets build planes! __________________ DeWayne Solomon / Owner / 865-310-6193 dewayne@knoxhobbies.com Gary Clark / Sales Manager / 210-861-2817 garyc@knoxhobbies.com Chuck Hochhalter / Sponsored Pilot chuck@knoxhobbies.com

02-11-2009, 10:35 PM	#2
MikeC3D 3D JUNKIE Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SanAntonio,TX Age: 40 Posts: 3,386	Re: What would you ask for if you could spec your own 50cc plane? GeeBee R3

02-11-2009, 10:37 PM	#3
MDS007 Our goal is your sataisfaction Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Knoxville,Tennessee Posts: 212	Re: What would you ask for if you could spec your own 50cc plane? mike- arf weight? __________________ DeWayne Solomon / Owner / 865-310-6193 dewayne@knoxhobbies.com Gary Clark / Sales Manager / 210-861-2817 garyc@knoxhobbies.com Chuck Hochhalter / Sponsored Pilot chuck@knoxhobbies.com

02-11-2009, 11:14 PM	#4
Extra nuts .COM Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: United States, UT, St George Age: 39 Posts: 1,691	Re: What would you ask for if you could spec your own 50cc plane? Extra 200. 89' wing, 16lbs.

02-12-2009, 10:08 AM	#5
MDS007 Our goal is your sataisfaction Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Knoxville,Tennessee Posts: 212	Re: What would you ask for if you could spec your own 50cc plane? how about 85" under 11lbs? __________________ DeWayne Solomon / Owner / 865-310-6193 dewayne@knoxhobbies.com Gary Clark / Sales Manager / 210-861-2817 garyc@knoxhobbies.com Chuck Hochhalter / Sponsored Pilot chuck@knoxhobbies.com

02-12-2009, 01:36 PM	#8
Mithrandir Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: High Desert California, USA Age: 50 Posts: 5,691	Re: What would you ask for if you could spec your own 50cc plane? Find an engineer to help with the design.... If you can engage an Aero-Engineer with RC Background... there is much to be gained as far as an efficient and light weight structure.... My vote... Yak 55 Oreck Cyclone

02-12-2009, 02:32 PM	#10
SleepyC Thanks for the Support! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA, OH, Aurora Age: 40 Posts: 22,071 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 4	Re: What would you ask for if you could spec your own 50cc plane? JUKA, DR-109, Zlin Z-50, Lazer, MX-2 Giles 202 One Design Panzl Staudaucher Raven Lazer 230 - ( http://acro.aerobaticsweb.org/images/N31LZ_1024x723.gif) Yak 55 (NOT 54!!!!!!) Velox ANY OF THESE! Adjust the airframe to make them fly better... but make DIFFERENT CHOICES! OH.. also simple schemes... ARF's NEED personalization.. if they have cluttered color schemes, it's hard to personalize them. __________________ Get the most current up-to-date R/C modeling news: www.flyinggiants.com www.rcgroups.com www.crackroll.com www.rccars.com

02-12-2009, 02:40 PM	#11
MikeC3D 3D JUNKIE Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SanAntonio,TX Age: 40 Posts: 3,386	Re: What would you ask for if you could spec your own 50cc plane? Sleepy, I think you hit it, a 50cc Laser 200 ARF/ARC would be a great idea cause that one hasnt been arf'd yet. And it lends itself to being a really light airframe aswell, naturally. I bet even an overbuilt Arf could be in the 12-13 lb range. But I still say GeeBee R3 in the neighborhood of 15lbs depending on WS/% . But the 2 models I have seen are Beaut's for sure. Of course JMO. Last edited by MikeC3D; 02-13-2009 at 03:33 PM.

02-12-2009, 02:43 PM	#12
Flyfalcons Hero to the masses Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bonney Lake, WA Age: 31 Posts: 3,351	Re: What would you ask for if you could spec your own 50cc plane? There was no Gee Bee R3. __________________ Ryan Winslow

02-12-2009, 03:15 PM	#14
MDS007 Our goal is your sataisfaction Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Knoxville,Tennessee Posts: 212	Re: What would you ask for if you could spec your own 50cc plane? I was thinking of 85" in bare airframe weight and around 1400 Squares? __________________ DeWayne Solomon / Owner / 865-310-6193 dewayne@knoxhobbies.com Gary Clark / Sales Manager / 210-861-2817 garyc@knoxhobbies.com Chuck Hochhalter / Sponsored Pilot chuck@knoxhobbies.com

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