[wingburner]

Originally Posted by reo

Jack, my Rookie was clocked by radar (upwind and downwind average) at 194 mph although I did have the P-120 set at 120K, and I think max rpm is 127K? which would make a bit of difference.....at max power settings I would think that you could break 200 mph....adding gear doors would help too....

I have the Titan in my Rookie this year, maybe I should make the trip?

.....Ron

Well Ron, I'm not sure if you should or not I was kinda hopin' to win this year

All this race talk is taking the winter pains away..Spring will be here soon and the smack will have to hit the skys

[Guest]

Some Aurora pics, looks fast just sitting there Not bad for 20+ yrs old lol

[reo]

Jack, I was at an event a couple of years back and Don Bright from Morinville was there with a Diamond Dust with some kind of hot piped engine on it, I'm certain that I would not have been able to keep up with him.....it was hot!.....Ron

[reo]

Originally Posted by can773

Some Aurora pics, looks fast just sitting there Not bad for 20+ yrs old lol

if you say so, Chad.......

[Guest]

I do say so Famous piece of modeling history sitting there, but I don't expect many people to "get it".

[Guest]

Originally Posted by can773

Some Aurora pics, looks fast just sitting there Not bad for 20+ yrs old lol

I agree, the old school pattern planes are some of the sexiest planes out there. I personally really prefer the old designs over the new ones in terms of looks. I would like another LA-1, always liked the look of that one, I really like the Summit's as well, and a Phoenix 8, I like that one, aw hell, there's lots that I like!

[always flying]

Originally Posted by can773

Some Aurora pics, looks fast just sitting there Not bad for 20+ yrs old lol

Nice chad!...

And to think this hiddin' beauty was just around the corner from me?

[wingburner]

Originally Posted by can773

Some Aurora pics, looks fast just sitting there Not bad for 20+ yrs old lol

Perhaps one could rent this setup for one lil' ole race???

I remember these planes and engines..In fact I had a Hanno....once....never did run it.

[Guest]

Sorry Jack, no racing for this baby

You should have kept that Hanno They are worth a fortune today if in good shape, very hard to find engines.

It will be interesting to see how I think it flies compared to a modern plane

[kip51035]

A 40 year old design would still stomp them. Try Phil Kraft's "GOGO FLY". It uses a .40 size engine, I would use one of those engines they use for fan jets. Speed is all RPM and prop selection.

Kip