HorizonRCdotcom Preview - Hangar 9 introduces the DeNight Special 50 ARF

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You have heard me say before that RC airplane guys love all airplanes and the race planes of the 1950s and 60s are some of their favorites. These airplanes all make excellent modeling subjects with their cheek cowls, streamlined wheel pants and bubble canopies. The early ones were of typical fabric and wood construction so models using the same construction materials duplicate the full size airplanes very well. The Hangar 9 DeNight Special is one of those models. Fiberglass cowlings and wheel pants make it easy for an ARF builder to finish this airplane and be very proud of the final result. But racers are all about flying and the DeNight is an excellent flying model that any intermediate pilot will be successful with. It requires at least a 4 channel (preferably 6) radio with two aileron servos on a Y cord or using the flaperon mix in a more advanced computer radio. A 50 size engine fits nicely in the cheek cowl with only a small cutout for the muffler. A .72-.82 size 4-stroke engine fits just as well. Performance is brisk at full throttle but slows nicely for landings. The trim scheme on this UltraCote covered airplane duplicates the original and makes for a beautiful finished model.

Peter Bergstrom is Hangar 9s man in charge for these projects and he agreed to help me through the questions I had about the airplane. Watch our video discussion and see how much fun this model will be at your own flying field.


Specs:
Wingspan: 58.5 in (1486mm)
Overall Length: 45.4 in (1153mm)
Wing Area: 626 sq in (40.4 sq dm)
Flying Weight: 626 sq in (40.4 sq dm)
Engine Size: .46.52 2-stroke.72.82 4-stroke
Radio: 46 channels

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[BellowingBeaver]

this video seems eerily familiar? is it a repost?

[HorizonRCdotCom]

I had to re-post it as there was a minor typo in the intro information. But at least we know someone was actually watching! Thanks for you attention to detail everyone!

[Atheistprimate]

The Stig is now testing airplanes.

[imalazysod777]

I love this plane. I will get one with a Saito 82.

[Millard97]

This plane is amazing i have it and i went into the 2009 airshow and i came 2nd it was sweet this plane is NOT a begginers

[scv405]

@timbulb

Try the internet...

[timbulb]

And where do I see these pics? Your profile only has plus size model videos.

[scv405]

@rockonmyfriend

What kind of P-51? Probably a little more difficult than the PTS, easier than the Blue Nose.

[scv405]

@timbulb

Race pilots typically wear helmets. Take a look at any Reno race pics.

[rockonmyfriend]

is this harder,easier,or equaly as hard to fly as a p-51?

[spitfireJEJ]

Quite a crosswind on those flying shots which both the pilot and plane handled very well. Prefer the old Sterling kit from the sixties though.