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Old 11-01-2013, 11:11 AM
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Thanks Charlie
Old 11-01-2013, 01:48 PM
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Charlie,
Nice work. I think I need to take a trip and get some tutelage from you and Fran, maybe drop by and drag Chic with me .
Hope you're feeling better

Larry
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Here is to hoping someone can pickup this project after Charlie's passing. "clink"

Ray W
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maybe one of the sons well carry the company on.....to bad l just saw the obit from back in nov....l also see the site is down...too bad...
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Kinner,

Prior to Charlie's death, he asked me to finish the project for him. The estate sent me everything he had on the Tracker. I just received it last Tuesday.

Charlie had Sierra make the gear and I can tell you they are second to none. Very well done.

I plan to continue this post until I finish the Tracker. I will also give details on the first flight.

I will check with the estate to see how they would like to handle the sell and marketing of the Tracker.

It would be nice to know how many people would be interested in the plane. For those who would be interested please post on this sight and I'll see what the estate wants to do.

Maser.
Old 10-10-2014, 05:40 AM
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I would like to buy a copy of the plans and whatever other parts which are offered. I have the Avenger and starting the build this winter. they are well laid out and easy to read plans

Michael
Old 10-10-2014, 05:57 AM
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Michael,

Thanks for the reply. This will help.

You are right about the Kellogg plans. He has done a great job.


Boyd
Old 10-10-2014, 08:11 AM
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Wow! did not realize who was building this till I got to the end, Very sad ending. I'd take a set of plans and parts also. Looking forward to seeing you continue the build!
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Shanec,

Thanks.

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Im interested in a set of plans and any glass parts. I can help with the molds and glass parts as well if needed.
Old 10-10-2014, 11:19 AM
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Invertmast,

I'll let you know. Thanks for the interest.

Boyd
Old 10-10-2014, 12:48 PM
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Thomas, I watch your work on RCSB. Its great - nice offer

If I can help - let me know. I spoke to Charlie 1-2 times and a number of emails. he was a great guy

Michael
Old 10-10-2014, 02:19 PM
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I would be interested in plans and parts.
Old 10-10-2014, 02:55 PM
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pkoury,

I'll let you know as soon as possible.

Boyd
Old 10-11-2014, 05:19 PM
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Hi there, I am slowly building Charlie's Avenger hopefully to take to next years Nats. Please, please put me down for a set of plans and any glass/plastic parts. Chic
Old 10-12-2014, 06:07 AM
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redtail,

Good to hear from you. I look on the Avenger sight from time to time. It's become popular place. Maybe the Douglas sight will get some traction now that the Kellogg Plans plan to continue the product.


Boyd.
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l would be interested in a set of the plans and parts....thanks
Old 10-12-2014, 01:26 PM
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p-40lover

Thanks.
Old 10-15-2014, 06:33 PM
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Put me in on a set with glass what evers. Hopefully , you can use the double rudder linkage he (Charlie) was scratching his head over.

Ray W.
Old 10-16-2014, 04:31 AM
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Kinner,

That one is going to be interesting. I'm not sure how I intend to incorporate the double rudder.

Boyd
Old 10-16-2014, 07:50 AM
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Charlies post #33

I can redraw another mechanical scheme if you'd like.

Ray W.
Old 10-16-2014, 08:52 AM
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Ray,

Please do. Also, you refered to post #33, where is that?

Boyd
Old 10-16-2014, 09:00 AM
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Sorry Boyd,

Sometimes this 'puter is faster then my brain.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/twin...ld-thread.html

It was the Tracker link that Charlie started and has a few good pix and links to the real aircraft to ponder over.

I'll get to work on a new drawing.

http://youtu.be/_Xrr1umSgVs

Ray W.

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Old 01-31-2015, 06:24 AM
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Any progress or news of progress on the S-2?

Ray W.
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+1 on the Tracker bump!


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