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Lake Sawyer Hawks

Radio Control Flyers

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AMA 4204

April 5, 2012 Show and Tell

Plane: Taurus Plus with Saito F-150, Perry Fuel Pump, Hi-Tec Servos, and Futaba compatible receiver.

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Pilot: Jay Nickell
Plane: Hangar 9 Taylor Craft ARF powered by Zenoah 26 gas engine and 18x6 prop which has better pull than stock 16x8. Model climbs out at a 15 degree angle. Bought used for $400 at Ultimate Hobby, Jay says the model was a bargain. Weight is 16 lbs 8 oz. Field weight limit is 20 lbs at takeoff.

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Pilot: Dennis Sivak
Plane: Liberty Sport built from 1968 Sig kit. 6 lb model powered by 4-stroke Thunder Tiger 72.

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Pilot: Fred Carey
Plane: Yellow Piper Cherokee modified for tail dragger landing gear. Model is 3.5 to 4 lbs and is powered by .25 glow fuel engine that has lots of power. Fred also brought a red Allen Aircraft flying boat in red and yellow Monocote. He found that Coverite sticks to the poly urethane undercoat much better than Monocote.

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Pilot: Jay Nickell
Plane: Gee Bee built from foam. Major components are held together with magnets making rough landings cause less damage. Plane is a good flyer and lands at slow speed while remaining stable. While unusual for a Gee Bee, the model flies on edge easily. Plug and play, just add a receiver. Plane sells for $169.

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Plane: Several models donated to Lake Sawyer Hawks will be sold at auction. More details about planes and auction to follow.

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Plane: Several models donated to Lake Sawyer Hawks will be sold at auction. More details about planes and auction to follow.

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Plane: Several models donated to Lake Sawyer Hawks will be sold at auction. More details about planes and auction to follow.

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Pilot: Tom Richards
Plane: Horton 9 with pusher prop. Tom is using 100% expo and 100% throw on this foam scratch built.

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Pilot: Tom Richards
Plane: T-14V built from 3 and 6 mm Depron. Model was scaled down to fly indoors and it does 15' diameter loops.

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Pilot: Chris Roach
Plane: Foam scratch built wing on GAAX Stinson SR6. Built from 3 mm depron, model weighs 14 Oz, ready to fly. GWS gear drive motor uses (2) 1500 mAh 2-cell battery.

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