Stevens Aeromodel 1931 Skyscout

About one year ago I was searching the internet for a good scale 30's Parasol electric kit. Since not too many companies make planes like this it was hard for me to find the right airplane. Then one day I was looking at a web site called Steven's Aeromodel and found the perfect plane. A 1931 Pietenpol Skyscout.A Real Skyscout (Here is a link to a short summary about the plane http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pietenpol_Sky_Scout)

I immediately ordered this plane bought all of the recommended electronics and started assembly. I have got to give it to Steven's. It was the easiest kit I have ever built. It was basically like putting a puzzle together. While I was building it I faced many distractions,(Which ended up making the kit take way LONGER than it should have)But eventually I got back on track and continued to finish the plane. One thing that I had to modify from the kit was the struts. They were not adjustable at all which basically meant you had to bend the wire at the end right the first time. This design did not work well. I surfed the internet and quickly found out that DuBro makes a Adjustable micro clevis which only costs $1 per pack of two. I bought two packages, modified the struts and put on all of the micro clevis. This helped because I was now able to adjust the wing so that it is perfectly level.  Besides this the plane was a very easy build.

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Before

After

Flying:

This plane was very docile in the air and handled like a teddy bear.  (Heard some guy at the local club use this expression, sort of thought that it was funny.)  It can do very basic barnstormy type aerobatics but the really neat thing about this plane is to see it rattle along and look just like the real thing.  There were really no bad tendencies I can think of so I am just going to say that I give this plane Two Thumps Up : ) 

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 Happy Trails!