Pilot Projects – December 2022

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Cessna 310 Dan Irwin, Champaign, Ilinois This fantastic looking Cessna 310 was Dan’s 14-month winter project. He modified the Bud Nosen kit to include Electron retracts and operational landing gear doors and brakes. A lighting kit from Dave’s Electronics includes navigation as well as anti-collision strobes. Dan installed retractable landing lights in the wings and a taxi light on the nose gear. A pair of electronically synchronized RCGF 30cc Stinger engines provide power. Dan was...

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