72" Unionville Otter Maiden
 

Generalwolfes Otter finally got built. Got the pleasure to maiden it. Extremely nice to fly. New link...in HD...just loading


http://youtu.be/1cqcUb7SNz8

Re: 72" Unionville Otter Maiden
 

Flys great, and it's about time.:p
Thanks for the video. +1

Those turbines would screw me up I think, how far are they from your strip?

Bill

Re: 72" Unionville Otter Maiden
 

Ohhhhh...about 1/2 km maybe 1 km

Re: 72" Unionville Otter Maiden
 

Yeah, I suppose it is "about time". Given that most of the glue joints were done over 20 years ago, I fully expected that the damn thing would breakup in mid-air. That's why I had Johnny fly the maiden, if it broke up it would be his fault.;) It's always pilot error ... isn't it???

Re: 72" Unionville Otter Maiden
 

Your forgettin though...Im a professional!

Re: 72" Unionville Otter Maiden
 

Do you remember what the length was on this one i think the 96 inch otter is 66 inchs can't find any specs on theses?
Do you have any build posts on this otter?

Re: 72" Unionville Otter Maiden
 

WOW a flying site surrounded by Balsa Grinders, now I have seen everything.

Brian T.

Re: 72" Unionville Otter Maiden
 

You refuring to the wind mils they look like there far away.

Re: 72" Unionville Otter Maiden
 

Hi Ron,
I took some measurements off the plan. Length (firewall to rudder hinge) is 43 inches and cowl would add an additional 3.5 inches. Wingspan is 72 inches and the kit was designed for a .40 to .45 2-stroke so it was a bit of a challenge to fit the Saito .62. The engine is a little too long for the cowl leaving the prop about 1/4 inch too far ahead of the cowl.

I don't think Unionville produces this kit any more. I purchased mine about 1992 and most of the costruction was done over the winter of 1992/93, so no build posts.

If you need any more info feel free to ask.

Re: 72" Unionville Otter Maiden
 

Nearest "balsa grinder" is more than half a km away - probably closer to 1km away. While I don't think TransAlta would appreciate it, I keep thinking of the challenge it would be to fly through the blades.