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Forum: Kit Building

08-16-2005, 11:48 PM

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FunAero S.E.5a build

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Posted By tom johnston

RE: FunAero S.E.5a build

The Funaero kit is just that : a "fun" scale kit. It is not supposed to be museum quality. It just looks terrific in the air and is FUN to fly.

Forum: Kit Building

08-16-2005, 09:32 AM

Replies: 84

FunAero S.E.5a build

Views: 21,098

Posted By tom johnston

RE: FunAero S.E.5a build

Lookin' good! You are going to have to consider what you will do about your glow plug. I mounted a Dubro remote connection in the cockpit along with a charger/switch combo. It seems to work very...

Forum: Kit Building

08-05-2005, 06:03 PM

Replies: 84

FunAero S.E.5a build

Views: 21,098

Posted By tom johnston

RE: FunAero S.E.5a build

Hi, "Warped One";
I'm using an OS 91 Suprass with the 90 degree manifold so I can route the exhaust out the bottom like they show in the kit. A 14x6 prop is perfect. Even with a heavy hub, I...

Forum: Kit Building

08-05-2005, 09:05 AM

Replies: 84

FunAero S.E.5a build

Views: 21,098

Posted By tom johnston

RE: FunAero S.E.5a build

Warp;
Looking at your posts really brings back memories to me. I've been flying mine now for about a year and everyone at our club still loves to see it fly. Keep up the goog work!
Tom J.

Forum: Kit Building

07-22-2005, 11:12 PM

Replies: 84

FunAero S.E.5a build

Views: 21,098

Posted By tom johnston

RE: FunAero S.E.5a build

Now that you mention it, the nose does appear to be a bit longer even than the Funaero 1/4 scale SE5a. I've been having so much fun with the way it flies with a 91 Surpass that I haven't given it...

Forum: Kit Building

07-22-2005, 07:54 PM

Replies: 84

FunAero S.E.5a build

Views: 21,098

Posted By tom johnston

RE: FunAero S.E.5a build

Of course, this is a FUNFLY kit. You have already noted that the SE5a has a flat bottomed airfoil. Another deviation is in the lower wing. There is no "notch" where it joins to the fuselage. The...

Forum: Kit Building

07-22-2005, 06:11 PM

Replies: 84

FunAero S.E.5a build

Views: 21,098

Posted By tom johnston

RE: FunAero S.E.5a build

Mindwarp;
Be sure and check the cabane struts. I've built a couple of these kits and had to re-bend the cabane wires every time. That is the only "klinker" in the kit. This is my favorite plane...

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