[IAN GUNN]

Well,it's colder than I don't know waht this morning and getting colder.Good time to think about future projects and a super Cub comes to mind.I saw on the Page Aviation site,that they have an 80'' span Super Cub and was woundering if anyone has built any of his kits.Whats the quality and flight performance like? Worth looking into or ...?
Ian Gunn
MAAC 25307

[Derrick]

Ian, I have 2 of Adrian's kits. The GeeBeeR2 and the Newbee. I am currently working on the GeeBee R2. The parts are laser cut and fit quite nicely. I find his kits to be of decent quality with wood that is suitable for the application. There is some hardware with the kit, fasteners, ca hinges, etc but you have to supply your own pushrods.
I find the 2 kits I have bought from him to be well worth the money. The only complaint I have ever heard about Adrian's kits from others are his manuals. Personally I have no issue with them and find them OK to get the job done. I can say the construction manuals probably aren't geared/written for an inexperienced builder, but if you have a few kits under your belt they are more than enough.

I have found Adrian to be very helpful and quick to respond to his emails and questions.

I have also flown his GeeBee Z design and it flys nicely.

[Ken Baker]

What is the web URL for Page Aviation ?? This is new to me.

[IAN GUNN]

derrick,is that what manuals are for? Seriously,we all kit bash after we've built a few so I'm not to worried about a poor manual but rather how good are the plans,wood and stuff.Push rods and hindges are a personnal choise for some as well.The picture of the GEEBEE is a good indication that it builds well and looks like you're having fun with it.Thanks for the feed back.
Ken,Adrians web page is www.adrianpage.com. It's a nice site with clear pictures.But having feedback for someone like Derrick,who's built one goes a long way.
Thanks again
Ian Gunn
MAAC 25307

[Terry Gauvin]

Nice looking airplane Derrick. I plan on building a larger (Hostetler) version eventually but may have to try the Page model first. Very nice.

[Ken Baker]

Thanks for the web site Ian.

[Derrick]

Originally Posted by IAN GUNN

derrick,is that what manuals are for? Seriously,we all kit bash after we've built a few so I'm not to worried about a poor manual but rather how good are the plans,wood and stuff.

Ian, agreed on the manual, it is/was a non-issue for me. I had seen a post on RCU a year or so ago complaining about Adrian's manuals and I couldn't see what the fuss was about, they are fine in my opinion.
The Newbee kit and the GeeBeeR2 kit both come with nicely drawn cad designed plans. The R2 plans even show all of the formers and rib templates so you could probably scratch one from the plans. Very nice.
The GB R2, so far, fits together nicely with no hidden surprizes.
The R2 kit comes with a glass cowl, very nice.

I hate to promote another BB but RCU does have a few postings from guys who have already built Adrian's kits, especially his GeeBee's and most, if not all, seem positive.

I wouldn't hesitate to buy a Page Aviation kit in the future from what I have experienced so far. The prices are decent and help from the designer is only an email/phone call away.

Terry, Adrian does have a new 1/4 scale Geebee R2 kit out now that looks impressive. I bought the .60 (1/5th?) before he came out with his 1/4 scale.

[IAN GUNN]

Derrick,good to hear the plans are cad drawn.If there as good as MR.AERODESIGNS,then fun can be had.Nice to see that the lazer cut parts fit well to.His super Cub price is very reasonable and power options is what is attracting me to it and IMAA size as well.Think I'm going to start suggesting hard to my better half that this would be nice for fathers day or my birthday !!!
Ken,anytime.Glad to have been of service.
Ian Gunn
MAAC 25307

[Guest]

One thing you might upgrade is the rudder post. Make it out of spruce that way the tail feathers will last when you nose it over and it turns turtle. Our president built one and still flys it. He is a very good pilot however at least half of the landings end up with the roll out turning into a nose over and it flips on its back. He is glad he replaced the post or he probably would have damaged the rudder by now.

Dennis

[IAN GUNN]

Prop worm,thanks for the hint on the rudder post.I'll keep it in mind.
Ian Gunn
MAAC 25307