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  1. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    I agree. I have heard that Hostetler is still flying his or at least it is still in flyable condition. I don't know if he did anything other than fly it in a circle though. There are very few of these out there that have been built from what I can tell. I hope that's anyone that builds one in...
  2. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    I would recommend NOT following the plans for joining the wings and instead use a carbon fiber tube.
  3. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    Unfortunately, yes, I can confirm it. The wing joiners failed. It's totally destroyed.
  4. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    That's the plan!!
  5. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    My next project has been decided: 1/4 scale Shrike Commander! I'll post a link when I decide where I am going to do the build thread. Either here, FG, or RCG. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
  6. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    Well folks, I’ve flown it about a dozen times now. The take offs and landings have improved significantly. I’m doing some rolls, loops, hammerheads, and some other basic aerobatic maneuvers. I’m loving every minute of it! The nose gear that Century Jet made for it has come apart multiple times...
  7. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    Some video from today. I removed 8 oz. of weight from the nose and it flies much better. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
  8. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    Thank you very much!! Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
  9. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    Thank you! That's my plan! I'm not going to be shy about flying it, either. I'm going to fly it until it won't fly anymore, which hopefully will be after about a thousand flights. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
  10. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    I don't think anyone got video of the other flights where I did some aileron rolls and a few other things. It is definitely a beast in the air! Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
  11. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    Here it is! Almost lost it on take off!! Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
  12. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    IT FLEW!! Video is being uploaded... Stay tuned! Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
  13. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    You are so right! Since this is by far the biggest, longest, most expensive build I've ever attempted, I anticipate this will also be the most nerve-wracking maiden flight I've ever had. I have already told myself and others that if it's not feeling right, I'm not going to fly it. Period. What...
  14. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    Yep, should be plenty to get up and go! We'll find out for sure this Saturday! Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
  15. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    Would you believe I already have two pounds of lead on the front firewall?! Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
  16. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    Sounds like a fun experiment! Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
  17. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    I have been working hard helping my son finish his winter build project, but at this point the skymaster is airworthy. There are still a few things that I want to do before I will call it finished, but I can at least fly it for now. A couple of the looming issues we're getting the window latch...
  18. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    We have a date designated for all of the winter build projects to be maidened. I promised I would wait until then. Plus, the nose wheel started having issues... Would hate for it to fall off during flight. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
  19. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    Here it is then, and sorry for the shaky camera at times:
  20. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    First trip to the flying field today for taxi testing, range check, fail safe testing, and overall evaluation of suitability for flight. Lots of issues with the nose gear. Lots of slop and loose bolts. Tightened one area and another gets loose. Eventually I got it mostly cinched up. One...
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