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https://www.asrcm.ns.ca/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Atlantic Society of Radio Control Modellers >> Current Projects >> PA-25 Pawnee https://www.asrcm.ns.ca/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1307838926 Message started by Bill G on Jun 11^th, 2011 at 9:35pm

Title: PA-25 Pawnee
Post by Bill G on Jun 11^th, 2011 at 9:35pm

Originally assembled by Don M, passed on to Uncle Harold, then to me. Just love a model that likes to snap on take-offs and landings – gives a whole new meaning to challenge.

This is a major repair of the E-Flite PA-25 Pawnee. The fuse, as for most ARF’s is poorly designed and constructed – not built for a lot of flights. Most of the fuse turtle deck stringers (1/8 x 1/8 balsa) were cracked, no fuse longerons, lots of lighening holes to weaken the over-all strength and many more problems became obvious once the covering was removed.

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Title: Re: PA-25 Pawnee
Post by Bill G on Jun 11^th, 2011 at 9:36pm

Added fuse longerons, rebuilt the turtle deck, new and larger tail feathers, and new covering.

Now waiting for the new decals and good weather to test fly it.

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Title: Re: PA-25 Pawnee
Post by astroflyer on Jun 11^th, 2011 at 11:23pm

Looks better than new! Should fly better with the new tail feathers too.

I like the new paint!

Title: Re: PA-25 Pawnee
Post by Bill G on Jun 12^th, 2011 at 9:47am

Beautiful morning here in Truro.

Took it to the soccer field close to the MAST site (where they rately do any flying) and set 'er up. The grass was long but the Pawnee did a good straight roll and then rotated gracefully. The Pawnee flew well with no tendency to snap or whatever. Just like flying a low wing Cub – nice and gentle. Really pleased with it. 8-)

So Don and Cousin Harold, I suppose you guys want the plane back…. Well forget it. I will seriously consider it though, if and when, I have my typical brain fart and reduce it back to widdle biddie pieces. ;)

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Title: Re: PA-25 Pawnee
Post by astroflyer on Jun 12^th, 2011 at 10:01am

so that must be norma jean flying and you making the pictures. ;D ;D

Title: Re: PA-25 Pawnee
Post by shawn m on Jun 12^th, 2011 at 10:36am

Great looking plane Bill...

Title: Re: PA-25 Pawnee
Post by Bill G on Jun 12^th, 2011 at 11:08am

Awwww, you figured it out Al.... so maybe it was me and not the airplane that was a problem.

You are going to love this a/c Shawn. I have a decal for the bottom that reads: "Shawn is jealous".

Title: Re: PA-25 Pawnee
Post by Hueydriver on Jun 12^th, 2011 at 11:16am

Man, they've gotta kit that thing. That or an Aero Commander thrush. Or Ag-Cat or CA-28. Or Dromader.

Was in S. Ont a few times over the last few months and saw these aircraft over the farmers fields every day. Might be an idea to buy the ARF and strip it down, re-build as Bill has done.

Title: Re: PA-25 Pawnee
Post by Rob on Jun 15^th, 2011 at 9:18pm

What Beautiful Aircraft Bill,

However there is one problem the wings and the struts are on Upside Down :D
Did you get the plan upside down on the "Rebuild" ?
I am sure No One else noticed,so we'll keep a secret OK ?

Rob ;D