Dakota (Joe Wagner) 1949

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It was designed as a fighter, but aiso as an air racer. It had two Bugatti 400bhp car engines driving contra rotating Props. Next to the Gee Bee R2 my favorite airplane

Hello guys , Dakota blue of my friend Rafael Alba also fly very good.



In Córdoba (Andalucia).

http://www.mezquitadecordoba.org/en/



Good sunny flies
JMCalata

Back to the Dakota, I got my plans years ago from Joe Wagner. He may still sell them, not sure. He has been ill and was living with his son for awhile. His plan sets include a lot of inside information that he writes on the plan. Highly recommended.

A kit of the Dakota is available from BMJR. Not sure if it has been upsized. The original was made for the OK Cub (.049) and others in that range. The 120% size shown here is better for something like a Sure Start .049 while the original would be great for a Pee Wee .020 or a tuned down .049.

A little tourist info...Joe Wagner and another flyer - Randy Randolph started the SMALL (Small Model Airplane Lovers League) movement. I'm sure others were involved but I don't know who they are.

In any case...Dakotas Forever!

BTW, for those who Yahoo, there is a Dakota group there.

George

Hi George, Give regards to Joe and his son of my part.

I would like to contact with them.

We are very grateful for your designs.

Thank you very much and best regards
JMCalata

DAKOTA FOREVER !!!!!

jmcalata wrote:Hi George, Give regards to Joe and his son of my part.

I would like to contact with them.

We are very grateful for your designs.

Thank you very much and best regards
JMCalata

DAKOTA FOREVER !!!!!

JM,

I do not know Joe personally. I participated in Joe and Randy Randolph's SMALLnet forum when it was active, and I have purchased some plans from Joe.

I sent Joe an email today from Yahoo asking how he is doing with his recovery and also if he or his son were still selling plans packages. When I get a reply I will post the information here.

For years Joe has used the ID vecojoe[at]juno.com. It may still be active. I'm sure he would like to hear from those who enjoy his designs. Sending from the Dakota group on Yahoo, it only showed vecojoe@...

I'm afraid I forgot to include in my last post how nice your ship is. i can see why your son has such a big smile.

George

That is one tough bird. Great flights and video, enjoyed it a lot. Great covering music also.

Thank you, here is the plan.

http://www.outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=233

Hi, I enjoy with Richie´s Dakota video maiden flight.

jmcalata wrote:Hi, I enjoy with Richie´s Dakota video maiden flight.

Way too much engine & way too much fuel. I'm sure his next flight was with a much richer run with a more careful part-filling of the tank.

yes the solution is rich adjust, less fuel or radio assisted (checking fligh controls before launch)

The Dakota is finally assembled. My son Shawn built this very cool example from the outerzone downlaoad. Power is a OK Cub .049 . The power of this engine concerns me, this is on par with a Cox Babe Bee. I'm was seeing similar rpm numbers on the test stand. Very cool little bird. Waiting to get some coats of dope on it and the windshield in. Unfortunately, our flying field as of last month doesn't allow for uncontrolled flying. No rubber power, freeflight, hand launch glider. You will go up in flames if you choose to do so. So, to keep the peace I will abide by the new regs and find another spot to try it out. I can't wait as I've been a spectator for all of my club members who own and fly them. My son and I had a lot of fun on rainy days just doing a little at a time. I really can't wait to get on the tissue deco. Here's a glimpse.

Well done. Thanks to use my post.

Jose, you were inspirational to us. Thanks, Ken

Well built model Kudos to your son and you , hope she flys as good as it looks . Sorry to hear about the fly field regulations being changed , do ya no were there fling FF at now ? Eric

Finally I solve youtube copyright claims erasing songs and you can see the second flights two years ago.