Walter and Rick,
The "RG-15" mantis was one done by Luke Waters to try to get a "faster"
mantis. He liked it some, but the advantages of hte Mantis (light weight
float) were not as pronounced for the minor gains in range. Basically it
gave up too much lift for too little ability to cover ground.
Tom has since done a new Mantis (SuperManti) that was for F3j. Larger
wing (130+in) and totally new fuse and tail design. Planform is different
as is the airfoil (MH-32). Tom likes it, and I got to fly it, and I agree.
But it is no speed demon until ballasted WAY up, so it basically flies just
like a larger origional Mantis.
How to get one? Phil probably will make a wing if you plead REAL hard
with him...plus a small cash infusion <G>. Call him and try. Tom does not
make planes for others, but he has on occation. A molded SuperManti will be
flying this summer, but again not for commercial use for the time being,
though bribes have been rumored to help <G>.
The best way is to try it, that is how Tom did it. Several people on
the list make wings, ask them to cut you one and bag it. Use the current
plnform as a start, then try new ones. It sometimes works.
Jason Werner
----- Original Message -----
From: "Walter Lynch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "[RCSE]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2000 9:36 PM
Subject: [RCSE] MH32 Mantis
> I have heard there are a few MH32 Mantis out there flying. Does anyone
know
> where one might be able to get a hold of one of these as I dont think
> PBarnes cuts an MH32 wing for the Mantis. Thanks, Walter
>
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