My grandfather introduced me to flying RC planes in the 90s. I mastered the Midwest Aerostar 40 trainer we built together. We then donated that to the club for future youth, and built me a Super Sportster 40 with an Irvine .46. That engine was an absolute SCREAMER! It was one of the faster planes at the field(aside from the "Super Hots" the advanced guys were experimenting in "3D Flight" with). I was getting pretty good with the low wing and how nimble it could be. Stringing together rolls, loops, knife-edges, etc... He took it up one morning and had a dead stick while inverted 5' from the ground. It was reduced to monokote and powder. He and another member insisted that I fly their plane that I'd never flown the likes of before. No ailerons, just elevator and rudder. It was neat learning how different it handled. It was slow and graceful... until it rolled over on it's back and shot straight down into the forest on the other side of the field. Someone on the same channel broke the cardinal rule and turned on their radio without checking the flag box.(this was before modern transmitter technology) We sold the Irvine .46 for a used Super Tiger 40. I lost the heart to go through all that again. His health faded, he passed and I haven't flown since. I think about getting back into it from time to time.
Thank you so much James for sharing this wonderful and poignant story my friend. It's personal memories such as this that makes this Hobby what it is. God speed to you sir...
Ahh, brings back memories. My very first plane (kit build) was the Super Sportster 40 in that same scheme, 1990. Sadly it only lasted two flight - not a good trainer choice, ha.
Flies really good. That motor is singing! Ahh good ole Bennett field ....goid times and a few bad times, but was always a fun time flying with all the groupies
Hey thanks for checking in Rodger, glad you liked it!!! Yeah, Mike is really an old hand with these old nitro birds; like you he's been around the hobby for a little bit! And to be able to capture that great old Sportster at Bennett is just priceless. Even though that video was shot a while ago (Memorial day weekend a couple of years ago actually!), Mike still has that Sportster and flies it quite regularly. More videos coming up from Rabbit...I'll probably get Brent's Bearcat up in a few days. Wishing you all the best and I hope you are feeling well and have a great Memorial day weekend!
Oh man, sorry to hear you lost your Sportster, they are great little planes for sure! At least you still have the drawings, which is a good thing. Thanks for checking in my friend and all the best to you!
I really like those Red Bull Air Race planes(pylon). You could call this one a modern day vintage Red Baron (it would just need some guns). The motor sounds unique, exhaust I guess. Nice one 👌😎 AirHammer out!!
Hi Simon! These planes generally weigh in around 4 - 6 pounds, depending on how they were built/finished. And I agree, these are great looking old sport planes for sure! Happy New Year to you my friend 😎👍!
@@JustwingitRC Hi, Happy New Year too :) The reason for my question, is that I'm building my own electric plane, but want it to be close to a nitro plane in character so it can handle stronger winds. I guess it is simply a case of make it heavy, powerful and large control surfaces. Many thanks again, take care, Simon
@@simoncorser8083 That sounds great Simon! Many folks build these as electrics; as long as you have a 100 watts per pound or better power system in there, I'm sure she'll fly wonderfully! Cheers!
The tittle states it’s a 60, but it looks like a 40 size! I have two of them one with an Saito four stroke 72B and the second one with. An OS 46 two stroke. The one with the OS is a rocket 🚀
Hey Glen, thanks for checking in with the memories! I was just going off what the owner said, and when I looked it up online, the 60 size seemed to have a similar color scheme. In any event, this sure is a fun old plane! Cheers and all the best to you my friend 😎👍!
This thing is way too cool and way too retro for sure, and Mike flies the snot out of it! Glad you enjoyed it brother and i hope all is well with you and the crew...stay dry during the deluge!
I miss my super sportster 40 with a OS 46 FX in a 10 x 8 prop master air screw I had that aircraft for 12 years until one time I was flying with a friend I leaned over to tell him I’m gonna bring it in when I looked up the plane was 100 yards to my right and crash in a big pile of nothing. 🥲
My grandfather introduced me to flying RC planes in the 90s. I mastered the Midwest Aerostar 40 trainer we built together. We then donated that to the club for future youth, and built me a Super Sportster 40 with an Irvine .46. That engine was an absolute SCREAMER! It was one of the faster planes at the field(aside from the "Super Hots" the advanced guys were experimenting in "3D Flight" with). I was getting pretty good with the low wing and how nimble it could be. Stringing together rolls, loops, knife-edges, etc... He took it up one morning and had a dead stick while inverted 5' from the ground. It was reduced to monokote and powder. He and another member insisted that I fly their plane that I'd never flown the likes of before. No ailerons, just elevator and rudder. It was neat learning how different it handled. It was slow and graceful... until it rolled over on it's back and shot straight down into the forest on the other side of the field. Someone on the same channel broke the cardinal rule and turned on their radio without checking the flag box.(this was before modern transmitter technology) We sold the Irvine .46 for a used Super Tiger 40. I lost the heart to go through all that again. His health faded, he passed and I haven't flown since. I think about getting back into it from time to time.
Thank you so much James for sharing this wonderful and poignant story my friend. It's personal memories such as this that makes this Hobby what it is. God speed to you sir...
Realy cool,man! Respect. I will also start assembling such a kit soon:)
Great planes super sportster 40kit+MDS 6.5KU (USSR engine,1985 )
Спасибо, Алексей! Могу поспорить, что этот самолет отлично справится с этим двигателем MDS, я слышал, они очень хороши. Всего наилучшего, мой друг!
Ahh, brings back memories. My very first plane (kit build) was the Super Sportster 40 in that same scheme, 1990. Sadly it only lasted two flight - not a good trainer choice, ha.
I hear you brother, and I'm very glad it brought back lasting memories my friend! All the best to you!
I crashed a few in the 90's too. No computer simms back then, lmao
Flies really good. That motor is singing!
Ahh good ole Bennett field ....goid times and a few bad times, but was always a fun time flying with all the groupies
Hey thanks for checking in Rodger, glad you liked it!!! Yeah, Mike is really an old hand with these old nitro birds; like you he's been around the hobby for a little bit! And to be able to capture that great old Sportster at Bennett is just priceless. Even though that video was shot a while ago (Memorial day weekend a couple of years ago actually!), Mike still has that Sportster and flies it quite regularly. More videos coming up from Rabbit...I'll probably get Brent's Bearcat up in a few days. Wishing you all the best and I hope you are feeling well and have a great Memorial day weekend!
Brought back memories for me.....I had a white one with red stripes. Couple hundred flights before I sold it. Instantly regretting letting it go
Glad it brought back memories for you Bill! Maybe you'll find another one some day...all the best to you!
@@JustwingitRC I don't know if it's for sale, but I just saw a red one on UA-cam that someone filmed. (sorry I couldn't resist)
@@airhammer6203 HAH! Nice brother 😎👍!
after Model Barnstormer this was my 2nd plane in the middle 90s... but with a added nose gear
That's awesome my friend! It's a classic plane for sure, loved by many. All the best to you!
I had the .25 version of this plane, I always loved this design.
She's a classic for sure, thanks for checking in my friend!
I had a super sportster 40, with a O.S 40fp. It crashed really hard, that was a sad day. LoL. I still have the drawings, so thats good.
Oh man, sorry to hear you lost your Sportster, they are great little planes for sure! At least you still have the drawings, which is a good thing. Thanks for checking in my friend and all the best to you!
Love mine. It has a .46 FX with an 11x7 prop. Lots of speed!
I bet yours is a hot rod with that set up Trevor! What a great, classic old model, all the best to you!
I have mine with 10-6 APC Pylon Prop
And a Rossi 45 tunned pipe
It’s a blast
I had one back in early'80s that I covered as an 8 ball special very good plane.
fun to build and fly
do they still make the kit or is only ARFs now
Sadly, I'm not sure if this one is even available any more. You'll probably have to find one second hand. Thanks for checking in my friend!
I really like those Red Bull Air Race planes(pylon). You could call this one a modern day vintage Red Baron (it would just need some guns). The motor sounds unique, exhaust I guess. Nice one 👌😎 AirHammer out!!
Thanks for checking in brother, glad you liked it! All the best 😎👍
Trying to collect as many of these gems as I can just won a new Great Planes Slow Poke 40 ARF today they are worth a pretty penny these days.
I agree with you and that's great to hear you are collecting these old gems! Only getting rarer with time. All the best to you my friend!
Dude thats siiick!
Thanks brother!!! I figured you'd like it....right up your alley my friend 😎👍!!!
Hi, lovely looking plane. How heavy is it please? Many thanks :)
Hi Simon! These planes generally weigh in around 4 - 6 pounds, depending on how they were built/finished. And I agree, these are great looking old sport planes for sure! Happy New Year to you my friend 😎👍!
@@JustwingitRC Hi, Happy New Year too :)
The reason for my question, is that I'm building my own electric plane, but want it to be close to a nitro plane in character so it can handle stronger winds. I guess it is simply a case of make it heavy, powerful and large control surfaces.
Many thanks again, take care, Simon
@@simoncorser8083 That sounds great Simon! Many folks build these as electrics; as long as you have a 100 watts per pound or better power system in there, I'm sure she'll fly wonderfully! Cheers!
The tittle states it’s a 60, but it looks like a 40 size! I have two of them one with an Saito four stroke 72B and the second one with. An OS 46 two stroke. The one with the OS is a rocket 🚀
Hey Glen, thanks for checking in with the memories! I was just going off what the owner said, and when I looked it up online, the 60 size seemed to have a similar color scheme. In any event, this sure is a fun old plane! Cheers and all the best to you my friend 😎👍!
I fixed the title...thanks my friend 😎👍
Screaming Insanity!
Absolutely my friend!!
Awesome
Thank you my friend, glad you liked it!
Wow!
This thing is way too cool and way too retro for sure, and Mike flies the snot out of it! Glad you enjoyed it brother and i hope all is well with you and the crew...stay dry during the deluge!
I miss my super sportster 40 with a OS 46 FX in a 10 x 8 prop master air screw I had that aircraft for 12 years until one time I was flying with a friend I leaned over to tell him I’m gonna bring it in when I looked up the plane was 100 yards to my right and crash in a big pile of nothing. 🥲
Sorry to hear you lost your plane Maurice, these are classic, great flying models for sure. All the best to you my friend and thanks for checking in!