40 Percent Miles Reed Weeks Solution RC Biplane

Powered by a D&B 5.1 Cubic Inch gas twin cylinder engine. Maiden flights of this airplane. Flown at the Columbus Aero R/C Club located in Orient, Ohio. Pilot William "Bill" Nichols.

[@frez777]

This thing looks like a joy to fly.

[@timothyroth8073]

Thanks for sharing this video . I have the same plane only red with the same engine . Haven't maidened yet , little nervous lol but at least your video gives me an idea of what to expect ! Nice flying BTW and beautiful plane .

[@henryhaigh7618]

that is not the maiden flight for that airplane. Miles framed that up for me in 2006, I finished it up and flew it for 10 years. sold it to a fellow in Fowlerville Mi. I have no idea who has it now.

[@billjones3071]

Awesome plane

[@WildHBill]

Hey there Matthew...nice flying. Quick question....was the D&B 5.1 enough power for this size biplane? I'm buying one that has a BME 110 installed on it so your opinion on a 'smaller' size powerplant would be most appreciated!

[@MatthewPrachar]

Hello Dr. Who a 5.1 cubic inch is about a 83.5 cc engine so your 110 will be more displacement. However, as you can see in the video, I think the 5.1 has plenty of power. These are not 3D type aircraft but do fly well.

[@colebryant8832]

You wouldn’t happen to have the plans still for this? We’re you able to get a laser cut kit of this or was it completely scratch built? Looks like it flys absolutely fantastic! Nice job on the build!

[@MatthewPrachar]

Cole, no I do not have the plans for it. This aircraft was actually bought already built and ready to fly.