Pegasus 09M (oz7844)

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Pegasus. Radio control sport model. For .09 power.

Originally a Japanese design from the Hinode Denko Co. Redrawn in the pages of AAM by Larry Hoffman. Article pages include detailed drawing showing construction of matching travelling case.

Quote: "Full house model for the traveller fits in its own case along with transmitter, fuel, batteries and tools. Stunts like crazy. Pegasus, by Larry Hoffman.

Late in 1969, when flying was being edged out by chilly winds and the building season, the Japanese manufacturers' show (Toledo-type) was held in Tokyo. This is a yearly affair during which makers of goodies for the hobby present their latest lines. As usual, action was fast and furious with a full day of flying and static displays done up in bright colors. There seemed to be more activities than in other years, and it was a maddening choice whether to devote more time to booth-peeking or the outside flying events.

The latter won out and most of my time was spent watching the planes and RC cars perform their best. It was during this splash of excitement that the Pegasus came on the scene to stop the show. The loudspeaker (loudhailer to you British readers) announced the Hinode Denko Co had a new idea in airplanes, and out stepped a couple of chaps, one carrying a smart-looking case complete with wood grain design and metal edging. Looking more like something for a gun or fishing enthusiast, it was about thirty inches long and eight to ten inches around. The case was placed on the ground, the cover opened and out popped the Pegasus! In a matter of a few minutes the plane was assem-bled, fueled, started, taxied and carried aloft to go through the FAI schedule - like the sleekest of stunt ships.

After two or three minutes of crowd-pleasing, the plane landed, taxied up to the box, was taken apart and the two gentlemen left the pit area with plane, transmitter, fuel, battery and accessories neatly stored in the case - a most impressive display.

Since then I promised myself the pleasure of building and flying that little
cutie, as the 09 engine is a favorite of mine. (Between my son and me we must have almost a dozen around the house.) And so it was with more than usual anticipation that I recently found my-self in need of a new project, after run-ning through my available supply of birds due to a faulty switch and lousy piloting. The thought of the Pegasus again came to mind. The following covers the general construction from kit parts, with mention of changes I made to the original design and a few flying characteristics.

Construction: Starting first with the body, epoxy together the engine (hardwood) bearers F-1, ply formers F-2 and F-3, ply wing seats F-10 and balsa strips F-15 for maximum strength. When the epoxy has completely cured (overnight curing time is the best), put the balsa sides F-8 and balsa doublers F-11 in place with white glue, making certain the body sides are perfectly aligned with the plan before the glue dries. I use a clip to temporarily hold the tail ends together while drying. When using clothesline clips or the like to hold balsa parts together, first slip a scrap piece of thin hardwood or balsa between the balsa surface and the clip to prevent indentation.

When the glue has set, install F-4, F-5, F-6 ply formers and F-7 hardwood. Looking at the cross-sectional views it can be seen that the corners of the formers are beveled - to allow the tri-angular balsa strips F-13 and F-14 to fit in place and provide a platform for the top and bottom body covering. Glue in F-13 and F-14 and sand down to match the edge of F-8 body sides. Top body covering, F-26 thru F-30 inclusive, can then be fitted and glued. Hold off on the bottom covering..."

Attached is Larry Hoffman's Pegasus from American Aircraft Modeler magazine issue 05-72.

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Article pages, text and pics.

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