Re: Old Sterling PT-17 kit

"Dave" <marinersnukethis_@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
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> Hmmmmm..
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> I remember that !
>
> I DID build the PT-19 tho...  :)
>
> Dave
>
>
> On Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:39:59 -0400, "Ed Cregger"
> <ecregger@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
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>>Anyone here ever build the old 1960's Sterling PT-17 R/C biplane kit?
>>
>>I saw one of these fly back in the late sixties or early seventies. It
was
>>powered by a Fox .78 (two glow plugs) and it sure looked real in the
air.
>>I've always wanted one of these kits. Lo and behold, a radio (ham)
friend
>>sold me his kit and it is awaiting assembly.
>>
>>Maybe I'll give YouTube a gander and see if anyone is flying one there.
>>
>>Ed Cregger
>>
>

The Sterling PT-19 you are referring to had many more enthusiasts than the

Sterling PT-17 that I am referring to. I think the extra wing scared many 
folks off, plus the thought of aligning the upper and lower wing in a 
successful manner.

Ed Cregger