Wanted: Global Caprice 15 ARF, or equivalent...

It's because people allow themselves to be convinced that bigger is better. Over the years I've encountered a bunch of people who have never flown .15 to .25 size planes tell me they are harder to fly, twitchy, etc. It's fun to hear them ask in the background as I'm flying "wow, that's a .25?"

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Can you recommend a good choice of kit plane that's available today at that power level? I would like to try one. LeeH

C G wrote: ...Over the years I've encountered a bunch of people who have

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I need a bit more information. Since you said kit, I assume you don't mean ARF. What type of plane are you looking for, trainer, high wing, low wing sport, old timer, propjet, scale aerobatic, warbird, etc?

Major companies with smaller kits > CG -

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I'm itchin to fly something other than a trainer so this would be a 2nd plane. I like kits but would be OK with an ARF. I'd like it to be something that's not too precious so I can crash it a little :-) I just like the idea of good aerobatics with low power.

LeeH To reply substitute centurytel for nospam.

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They have some interesting Coroplast designs that fly on .15 to .25 engines. They're a bit heavy, but they're cheap, durable and fun.

Morris

Ed

Have you tried Herr Engineering ? They have line of beautiful kits in the 30" to 42" span range , 1/2 A to .19 size. All laser cut. I drool every time I go there and look around. I also love small planes. I had an EZ Cavalier .25 size pattern plane back in the late 80's. I loved it and flew for about 3 years. Finally one day in flight , the engine left the firewall , just fell out , and the engine went one way , plane another. It was pretty well out by then. I would love to have another but have never found anything that suits me as well.

Ken Day

There is also another web site I visit and they also specialize in small aircraft. I'll think of it and get back to you. Just had a senior moment.

Ken Day

Ed. Here's another dealer in small airplane kits. They have a number of 1/2 A to .25 size kits

Ken Day

Thanks, Ken. I'll give them a look right now.

Ed Cregger

Ed....OOps...another senior moment. Boy , it's been bad lately. I forgot the link I was going to give you. Sorry bout that.

Ken Day

I went to the Herr site. They are all 1/2A, or nearly so. I cannot stand the sound of those tiny engines these days.

While flyers of larger models may think that there isn't a significant difference between 1/2A and A size models, believe me, there is quite a difference.

What I really enjoy flying are models with the smallest four-strokes, or Dieselized .15 to .20 sized engines. These ROG easily, are fairly quiet, economical on fuel, are easily transportable and they still provide a good measure of performance.

Some of my favorite models in this size category are the Peppermint Pattie, Midwest foam Cardinal and Chipmunk, M.E.N. Trainer Super Sportster 20, etc.

Ed Cregger

Ed, RC Report did a review on the Herr Pitts and used a .15. Pretty awesome!

Moris

House of Balsa has a few .15 size. Sig has the Wonder, and Lanier has a .15 sized kit of the Stinger. Global has a couple of .15 sized ARF's.

Thanks, Sport Pilot and Morris. Very useful information.

Ed Cregger

There are 2 or 3 that will handle a .10 - .15 engine. Don't know of anyone that has only the size you're looking for. You can find one or two here, another one or two somewhere else.

Incidentally , I gave you a link to Hobby Hangar and more than half of those are in the size range you're looking for. Five .25 size and and three or four .15 size.

I fly larger models but I also fly small ones and I do know the difference in between 1/2A and A.

Hobby Hangar has a Gee Bee they designed for the OS .26 FS.

Seems as though you know what you're looking for but unfortunately , the only one available now is the Great Planes Super Sportster 48" span , in ARF form for electric power. Almost the same specs as the old .20 kit. I had a couple of those. They flew great. I would imagine you could put a .25 on it. There is also a 39" version ARF , also electric . You may be able to put a .15 or .19 on it. Tower has both of these. Ken Day

Thanks, Ken.

I'm looking for ARFs. No more kit building for the moment. Vision is too bad up close, but fine a few feet out.

Ed Cregger

Ed

That Great Planes Sporster Arf really looks good.....in both the 39" and 48" span. Take a look on the Tower site. I'll even give you the link :-)

48" version 39" version Like I said earlier , these are both electric , but I would imagine both can be powered by glow with a few mods.

Ken Day