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From: [e-mail] (Gary F. Hatke)
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Subject: replacement for Super Kaos 40
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Date: 31 Jul 92 14:02:53 GMT
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Hi folks, I need some advice.

For the past five years, I had been flying a Great Planes Super Kaos 40.
I say had, because recently someone at my flying club failed to look at
the frequency board before he turned on his transmitter. 5 year old
planes re-kit themselves quite quickly when they lose guidance during a
Cuban 8. Anyway, the guy who caused me to plant my plane offered to get
me a new kit, although he really doesn't have a lot of money. If this
had happened a few years ago, I would have just gotten another Super
Kaos. But alas and alack, Great Planes, in their infinite wisdom, has
decided to discontinue that kit. Thus, my dilemma. I really liked the
way the old Super Kaos flew, and I have a few .40 size engines lying
around. Can any of you folks suggest a plane which has the following
characteristics:

--- Pattern-like performance (smooth manouvers, not jerky like contest
    fun ply ships)
--- .40 size engine (I would like to re-use some of my present engines)
--- Fairly simple to build (I live in an apartment with limited space,
    and I don't have a lot of time to build)
--- Not much more than $100 for the kit (the guy buying the plane can't
    afford much more)

Any suggestions would be welcome, reply either to the net, or by e-mail.

Thanks in advance.


Gary F. Hatke
MIT Lincoln Laboratory
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