The Skip Gram "G-Styk"

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This document contains the history, as well as a gallery, fixes and the build procedures and modifications to electric power for a Skip Gram G-Styk R/C Model Airplane. Skip has been a close friend and great mentor when it comes building and flying and his designs have been so inovative, they have been copied by manufacturers, and there is at least one G-Styk across the pond. His G-Styk is the anchor model of his line and I am priveleged to own a couple of them. In this segment, we will discuss the model and show how to convert it to one of the first if not the first electric G-Styks, hopefully with the characteristics and performance that compliment the glow model version. To complete the build a list of parts and accessories will be required. The G-Styk is in the .61 sized class of models and originally flew well on a .61 two-stroke high performance motor; something similar to the O.S Engines SF series with a tuned pipe used for exhaust and performance tuning would have it rocketing across the skies. It was a longer version with more length and room in the nose for a fuel cell and was designed with tricycle landing gear. In addition, the servos were mounted in the fuselage under the wing with Sullivan pushrods running rearward to activate the control surfaces. The wing had a single servo in the center with Sullivan rods extending outward to the Ailerons. The model was a speed demon and great flier on the O.S .61SF ABC and 11x10 pattern propeller. The latest version of the G-Styk incorporates some new designs that increase performance and reliability, while maintaining the classic look we all come to expect. The fuselage nose was shortened to accomedate the added weight of the latest .91 four-stroke series of model engines and the rear fuel cell plate in the fuselage was replaced with a ply brace for the wing mount. In addition, the model was changed to a tail dragger design, with the Elevator and Rudder servos mounted at the tail of the airplane. This permits you to use heavy duty threaded rods to directly connect the servos to the control surfaces, eliminating the play that may have been experienced with the old Sullivan rods. Also, each Aileron has its own servo, also directly driven to each control surface. The latest version of the G-PAX, this is Skip's personal airplane The new model has also been constructed with stronger wood where needed, with ply supports strategically placed to enhance the strength of the model. The wing has also improved, using wider caps on each rib and a solid wood dowel across the rear for control surface mounting. The latest G-Styk is the culmination of years of design and it has paid off; this is an airplane everyone should have in their hangar! MY plan is to make it better by going "green" and using an electric power plant. Just think, a G-Styk you never have to clean, doesn't require fuel proofing, hence saving weight and will not stain, but rather maintain that "like new" appearance. I would call that "better", however, I am sure Skip would disagree. ;o) This Website and all documents herin are Copyright © 2012 www.scalerocketry.com - All rights reserved.