Two 60% scale clipped wing Cubs in close formation

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dominicm
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Two 60% scale clipped wing Cubs in close formation

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These guys have been practicing their formation flying for a long time. That's how they got so good at this.

They are flying Bill Hempel Clipped Wing Cubs. These radio controlled aircraft have a wing span of 18 feet (216 inches) and are designed for the 3W-275cc engine but Azza and Sonny used the ZDZ 420B4-J. The weight is approximately 94-96 pounds. 

 
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Re: Two 60% scale clipped wing Cubs in close formation

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:O :O Wouldn't it be possible to send a vertically challenged adult (or one of the kids :D ) up in one of those?
They're huge!. :thumbup:
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Re: Two 60% scale clipped wing Cubs in close formation

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I looked up the "ZDZ 420B4-J" engine, just to see how big it is. It's 420cc. I've seen smaller engines in garden tractors! Here's a photo from ZDZ's US web site where you can order one by clicking on "Add to Cart." @)
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