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Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
04-29-2012, 04:04 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 87,536
Posted By WEDJ

RE: TOM BRETT'S DESIGNS-UPDATE

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Free Bird, do you agree?[/quote]

WEDJ, Quite honestly, I'm surprised at how fast your Perigee scoots along and would agree about its flight manners. With all of this talk about the Perigee,...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
04-24-2012, 04:34 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 87,536
Posted By WEDJ

RE: TOM BRETT'S DESIGNS-UPDATE

I built a Perigee from the PassTime short kit. It's pretty close to the original plans, including a built-up rudder vs the DeBolt flat sheet. Maybe this will help...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
04-20-2012, 08:26 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 87,536
Posted By WEDJ

RE: TOM BRETT'S DESIGNS-UPDATE

Regarding my Perigee's flight characteristics, although fast, it is not a rocket by 80's pattern standards. It is very flyable, similar to a Kaos 40. I believe the problems that were attributed to it...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
04-12-2012, 03:59 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 87,536
Posted By WEDJ

RE: TOM BRETT'S DESIGNS-UPDATE

Also being a Perigee owner, I find it to be comfortably fast, with an LA .46 I did have a lot of trouble dialing in the corrrect differential to make the rolls look good, the final adjustments being...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
11-11-2009, 03:21 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 87,536
Posted By WEDJ

RE: TOM BRETT'S DESIGNS-UPDATE

FB,

I'm sure the rudder was quite effective. As I recall, my Sterling Mambo had a small rudder, and it flew just fine. Barrel rolls, even!
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
11-08-2009, 09:14 AM
Replies: 524
Views: 87,536
Posted By WEDJ

RE: TOM BRETT'S DESIGNS-UPDATE

Looking at this "mystery Plan", I see a big difference from the Perigee right off:

The rudder is sheet construction, not built up, and seems to have more area, especially in the vicinity of the...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
09-22-2009, 04:06 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 87,536
Posted By WEDJ

RE: TOM BRETT'S DESIGNS-UPDATE

This is a note to Helen: (who I hope reads this forum)

I was just a 15-yo kid when Tom wrote his Perigee article. However, it inspired me, and I dreamed of one day flying a plane like that. I have...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
09-19-2009, 09:32 AM
Replies: 524
Views: 87,536
Posted By WEDJ

RE: TOM BRETT'S DESIGNS-UPDATE

LMFAO!
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
09-05-2009, 06:38 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 87,536
Posted By WEDJ

RE: TOM BRETT'S DESIGNS-UPDATE

FB - OMG! F'ng awesome!

Are we still on for Jr Skylark on Monday?
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
07-30-2009, 09:02 AM
Replies: 524
Views: 87,536
Posted By WEDJ

RE: TOM BRETT'S DESIGNS-UPDATE

The photo is a "no-eye-deer"
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
07-30-2009, 09:01 AM
Replies: 524
Views: 87,536
Posted By WEDJ

RE: TOM BRETT'S DESIGNS-UPDATE

IMHO, the first drawing is exploring the center of pressure and the hinge point possibilitites of the ailerons.

Second drawing, see photo attached.

Third drawing I think has to do with the...
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