JUNE 26, 20001

This project started back in Aug of 2000, I had a hankering to try something different .... a twin engine airplane. With my love of Reno racing and the interest in home build racer designs the Pond was the answer.

Well it didn't stop there. The re were lots of things to consider and try. My first desire was to keep it a scale like as possible. This included a swept forward wing and in line engine thrust/wing and stab design. Numerous ideas was shared and finally at the end of Aug. 2000 plans where finalized and ink was put to paper.

The engines selected were Saito 30 four strokes. Fuel tanks are 3 oz, but during break in on the bench I believe 2 1/2 oz will be the final choice. Fuel tanks can be operated on uniflow or pressure. Adjustable throttle control has been included.

The airframe. Looks funny, looks weird .... but man does it look sweet. Basically it's nothing more than a Cardinal 60 in disguise. Yep the wing is box stock cardinal ribs. Moments are box stock cardinal numbers. Areas are box stock numbers other than flaps are just a bit larger and the tail area just a tad larger.

Landing gear struts are carbon fiber

The Saito 30's look right at home.
These engines are little jewels. Have run over 2 gallons of fuel through
them on the bench during break in and prop testing.

Tsunami and the Pond.

Its been a few years since these two have crossed paths ( in real life ).

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First flights of the Pond coming shortly.

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and of course Tsunami and Stuntress
both with them killer GMA Jetts.
Tsunami - Jett 60 RE Pipe
Stuntress - Jett 50 RE Pipe

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Pond completion items: Final engine throttle fitting. A bit more landing gear strut fitting, a few of those blasted buff thoughs to fix and it'll be bench trimming time. Oh ya .... the weight ..... not much more than Stuntress.

Anyhow I have many people to thank .......

Thanks a million Windy for all your help, advice, control products and the flow of those SAITO'S .... and those endless supply of video tapes.

Joe Adamusko, thanks a ton for your design comments.

Bob Zamelli , for twigging my four stroke interest.

John Brodak, for all those great Brodak products. The candy colors are simply fantastic !!!!!!!

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