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  1. Pistolera

    Scale 25% Krier Kraft build, a tribute to grampa.

    LOVING this thread.....by all means keep adding to the history of your Granddad and the planes! The Krier Kraft is a beautiful and historic plane! I noted you are going to use 2 aileron servos each. Is this just for the bottom ones, so they'll drive the top ailerons via slave struts?
  2. Pistolera

    The Drastic is Dead. So long my friend.

    Maybe it was the name?!?!?! :lol2:
  3. Pistolera

    Scale 25% Krier Kraft build, a tribute to grampa.

    Here's an excellent little article on Harold from the IAC Aerobatic Hall of Fame site; https://www.iac.org/hall-fame-1989-harold-krier
  4. Pistolera

    Scale 25% Krier Kraft build, a tribute to grampa.

    WOW....your Granddad did an awesome job on that one, and I'm sure you're gonna repeat it!!! Here's a brief history of Harold from Airshow Wiki; "Harold Krier joined the Army Air Corps and served as a Flight Engineer during World War II . After the war he earned his A&E license, learned to fly...
  5. Pistolera

    Let's see your full-scale airplane!

    My wife was weaned on Piper Cherokees and Warriors. Economical and will carry a load of ice (she's been there - done that!). We had a C180 for a few years.
  6. Pistolera

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    Roger....LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!! I see you're using aluminum tube for your pushrods. Have you thought about carbon fiber? Possibly some weight savings? Just thinking out loud.
  7. Pistolera

    Let's see your full-scale airplane!

    Don't see many of those!
  8. Pistolera

    Share your ideas for safe pre-flight and flying

    Another thing to do while you're waiting for the tank to fill (assuming you have an electric pump) is check the prop tips and blades for any chips or damage from the previous flight....as well as spinner attachment screws. I have a small stool I like to sit on while fueling and the prop is...
  9. Pistolera

    Thursday XFC Coverage!

    GREAT shots....especially like the ones with people and planes in them!
  10. Pistolera

    Let's see your full-scale airplane!

    Amen to that! Have met some fantastic people in aviation and now in IMAC. That pretty gal with me in the photo with my Pitts was introduced to me by another buddy.....:cheers:
  11. Pistolera

    Meet the Pilots!

    Great job Gary. Glad you're there!
  12. Pistolera

    Let's see your full-scale airplane!

    Thanks....it was also the only polished aluminum airplane I've ever owned. Pretty but a real PITA. I'll bet that trip was one heck of an adventure :)
  13. Pistolera

    Reworked Edge 540T

    Oh no he's not!!! :LOL_gif:
  14. Pistolera

    Let's see your full-scale airplane!

    2 hinge-pins (bolts) per door and voila! It was amazing how non-turbulent the cockpit was, until you side-slipped....then ya better have your hat in your hand! :p
  15. Pistolera

    Let's see your full-scale airplane!

    Van Sant is a really neat airport. Would love to fly some RC there, but I don't believe any clubs hold events there. Speaking of doors and windows open....we used to own this '46 Luscombe 8A/E, and would take the doors off on hot summer evenings!
  16. Pistolera

    IMAC First Carden 124" Extra 300 Pro Build

    Nice job!
  17. Pistolera

    Reworked Edge 540T

    I had the pleasure of meeting Larry, and Abe at the Washington, DC area IMAC meet this past weekend. Great fellows and fantastic planes (Abe's is a Carden). When I first walked up to look at Larry's Edge I asked if it was a CARF.....the darned thing was so smooth!!!! Pictures don't do it...
  18. Pistolera

    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    Use Viton tubing for your clunk lines....never hardens regardless of fuel. See good ole McMaster Carr http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-plastic-and-rubber-tubing/=12qmj3t I use the high temp soft Viton.
  19. Pistolera

    Hello from Elizabeth City NC

    Matt....that's Abe's Carden and yes it is beautiful as well. Larry....get some pics of that Red Bull on here!!!! Really glad you both made it to CAPI and look forward to seeing you at other meets. We do have a fun time! :fist_pump:
  20. Pistolera

    Hello from Elizabeth City NC

    We all got to admire Larry's re-bash of a PAU Edge at the CAPI (Washington, DC area) IMAC contest this weekend. When I first walked up to it, I asked if it was a CARF plane?....as it looked like a painted fiberglass plane. But what we were seeing was just an outstanding job of covering and...
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