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  1. Patto

    Scale 1/4 Scale 148" Shrike Commander

    Winter is coming.... So, it's time to start building something. My last project had a structural failure in flight, so I'm going to be paying a lot of attention to structural integrity while still worrying about weight. I ordered a scaled up short kit from Sunset Models for the Palmer Shrike...
  2. Patto

    Let's see your full-scale airplane!

    Guys, I have had my private pilot certification for over two decades now (got it when I was 17). I used to own a 1977 Cessna 150M. Great little plane, but after putting about 70 hours on it, we grew apart and ultimately ended our relationship, which was especially difficult since it was first...
  3. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    I'm going to take the plunge and build a big twin, the Cessna Skymaster. I'm working on finalizing the order, (more details to follow) for the plans, wood, and other parts. My son, Oliver, who is 9 years old, is going to help me with the build and eventually the flying. Why the Skymaster...
  4. Patto

    Aurora 9X strange issue

    Hey all, My Aurora is doing something strange and I thought maybe someone here could tell me if there is an easy fix, (other than sending it in). About 1/3-1/2 of the time, when I push to full down elevator, the servos go immediately to about 95% of the distance and then go slow for the...
  5. Patto

    3DHS Yak 55 91" - vibration issue

    I bought one of these air frames last year and had a bunch of issues with vibration. Engine was a DA 60. Had a lot of issues getting it tuned properly. Sent it back to DA, they sent it back to me, vibration still an issue. I tried different props, retarding the timing, leaning the low end...
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