35-46 powered Rabe look-a-like or act-a-

I have read with great interest the posts by Al Rabe re assymetrical wing, high wing loading, short aspect ratio, stiff flap configurations and large wetted area for increased drag. All those concepts appear very reasonable and I concur on many from my experience in building and flying experimental aircraft.

I would like to build a plane of that configuration for stunt that could be disassembled and carted around in my 360 Lancair. Size is a problem and I have limited my program to 46 power or less for that reason.

Are there any existing PA designs or competitive classic/PA competitive designs that have the above elements for a good flyer? IF so what is your knowledge or experience as to their capability to compete at the Advanced and Expert level of competition and where can plans be obtained?

How about "The Extended Gee Bee"? Jim Lee won VSC Classic with it (not sure what year). The .46 might be too heavy, but a Magnum XLS .36 would do a good job. Steve

Bob,

Well, you get a bigger full sized plane.

I still think you should build Pat's "40" sized P-40 and put the 46 in that. Be a killer combination.

Bob,

Al's 72 Mustang can be built as a take apart. Bob English has plans for this configuration. Tank's models has plans and laser cut ribs. Pretty much a "Rabe look-a-like" Mine is powered with an OS .40 FP-S. LA .46 would be a great choice also.

Mark Freeman's Spitfire from 1972(?) American Aircraft Modeler would be a great one too. It was designed with a removeable wing. A good 40 like an LA would work well in it.

These are all great choices. Looks like a great building year ahead. How can a set of plans for the Gee Bee Extended be obtained?

Are there any others out there who care to respond?

Here ya go, Bob. Right page, even. I'd recommend a 2-piece wing, using Tom Morris' take-apart hardware. Oh, your Rustler .40 would be perfect! Steve

http://www.carstens-publications.com/plans_directory.php?table_orderby=category

The early Rabe Mustang (I have the plans for the '69 ??), or the extended Gee Bee would be real good choices. Jim Lee was using a Lew Woolard Silver Foxx 40 in his last time I saw it. Great engine. The Ex. G.B. has a pretty "fat" fuselage. I think the LA 46 would also be a good choice for either one.
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