Green Model Gee Bee Y

[redjem13]

Hey Guys,

Has anyone had any experience with this model?
Hobby Lobby just added it to their website and it looks pretty sweet.


http://www.hobby-lobby.com/geebee.htm

~Matt

[Nordheim]

Hey Guys,

Has anyone had any experience with this model?
Hobby Lobby just added it to their website and it looks pretty sweet.


http://www.hobby-lobby.com/geebee.htm

~Matt

Looks very nice. I have the 40" electric version and it flies very nice.

[Hiflyer]

Matt

We brought the Gee Bee to the Tullahoma flyin this past weekend. The weather was wonderful and we flew the Gee Bee several times during the day. It's a sweet flying model with no bad habits. The oleo strut landing gear are a real plus. The only modification that I did to the airplane was to switch to Kavan air wheels. The high density foam wheels that come with the airplane are nice but I prefer the extra give of a true air tire.
The models that we received from Green have an improved machined aluminum tailwheel assembly that is spring loaded. The only problem is that they do not have the tail wheelpant. I rather liked the tail wheelpant and am working to return to this, but the models that we have in stock are without.

I let Keith Shaw fly the Gee Bee in Tullahoma, he's a great pilot and he really put it through its paces. He said that he liked how it flew very well. I just enjoyed watching him fly the model way better than I ever do.

Mike Hines

[D.C.]

MIKE,
I ordered mine today. I'm dissapointed to hear that the rear wheel pant is missing. Is Hobby-Lobby going to send one out?
Dave Cooley user255866@aol.com

[D.C.]

I should have mine by the end of the week. any building advise will be greatly appreciated! I saw this beauty at SEFF, and have been bugging Hobby-Lobby for this plane ever since. Orderd today and have all the goodies coming to get this bird in the air. Can't wait.

[Ed Lyerly]

Just to confirm what Mike said .... the big Gee Bee flies great on the 5345/16 and 12S.
I saw it fly at Tullahoma and it was very impressive.
Ed

[lmopar69]

One more here who saw it at Tullahoma... AWESOME and I WANT ONE!!!!! But, for now, I have too many LARGE irons in the fire... maybe some day.

Laine

[playerpete]

im thinking about buying this plane as well but how do you change the batt.? does this have a hatch similar to its little brother?

[Shakattak10922]

are these stuff hard to fly?

[Hiflyer]

To answer the last 2 questions

The battery is accessed through the wing saddle. The model does not have a hatch, but one would work. When I was doing the prototype I thought that the flight batteries might end up in the cowl. That did not turn out to be the case, the batteries are located in the same place that the fuel tank would go. They do not need to be tight up to the backside of the firewall to balance. Sorry, but for now the model has to have its wing removed for access.

The big Gee Bee is not a difficult plane to fly at all. It's character is quite forgiving, gentle straight ahead stall, great slow speed handling. The wide sprung gear make ground handling a breeze.

I am working on a new set of photo illustrated instructions for the Gee Bee. I will post them on the HL website in PDF form as soon as they are complete (within 2 weeks). I am almost finished with the photo instructions for the Super Tiger Moth (79" WS).

For any of you who has gotten their Gee Bee, you will notice that the wooden motor mount for the AXI 53 series motor is included. It is setup for either the 5330 or the 5345 motor. If you use the 5330, no modification is necessary, if you are using a 5345 motor you will need to shorten the mount by 15mm (there is a laser line marked on the motor mount) due to the extra length of the 45 motor.

Mike Hines

[staggerwing]

Assuming this is a (2) pc wing , about how long, &, what has to be done for field set up ?
I definitely want one of these but will wait till HL has a sale.

Thks
Bob

[FidlerEd]

Hi Mike,

Believe I'm getting one of these from my wife for Christmas. Quick question on the motor. I notice the 5345 is recommended. However you mention also the 5330. Not looking for hot rod performance, is the 5330 OK ?

Thanks,

John

[lmopar69]

I think Jason (Hobby-Lobby) is selling his for $1200ish RTF...

[Hiflyer]

John

To answer your question re: AXI5330. Yes this is plenty of power for the big Gee Bee, and I don't think that you will have any problems balancing the plane using the lighter motor.

With the heavier 5345, the 10S 5000 pack is spaced back from the firewall by about 2". With the lighter 5330 the batteries will be closer to the back of the firewall, but should still work fine.

The electric motor mount that is included with the model is set up for either 5330 or 5345 motors. There is a light laser line on the sides of the motor mount. When using the 5345 motor, the sides of the mount must be cut down to the laser line (shortening the mount by 15mm). When using the 5330, no modification is necessary.

Hope that you enjoy the plane as much as I do.

Mike Hines

[Wind_of_Change]

Hey Gee Bee Fans.

I've started a build thread on the Hobby-Lobby 84" Gee Bee Y. I'd love to have input from those of you who purchased the plane, and from the Hobby-Lobby folks who built and produced this gorgeous ARF.

I'm e-converting and could use some help. . . any chance that those PDF instructions might be forthcoming MR HINES?????

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=780815#post8662117