Citabria Aerobatic Pro

by David V McCallum II
(Skowhegan ME )

Work still going on...

Still going strong!
I have had a few headaches from the plans but have made it to this point. Will continue until this Citabria Pro is in the sky!

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Feb 10, 2008

Lookin' good!
by: Pete (RC Airplane World)

Looking good David!
Don't forget you can contact me via my contact page here at RC Airplane World if you want me to add any more pics to your page, not a problem! At the moment it's the only way to get past the present default 1 pic/page limit ;-)

Nov 27, 2010

CitPro builing experience
by: Lucky Bird

I am completing a CitPro; about 80% complete. I, too, have had problems with clarity in plans; also, the instruction book has numerous ambiguities and errors. But with patience I have worked through them. Anxious to fly!

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Citabria Aerobatic Pro

by David V McCallum II
(Skowhegan ME )

Body with cowling and struts

Learn from me and contact the aircraft manufacturer before buying an engine for your plane... I have four now, one too small and one too large. Future projects will be determind by my engine stock pile, Ha Ha!!
But still on my first and going strong. Working on the tail section now. Struts were a nightmare but got through. Feel free to leave a comment, would like your feedback.
David

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Feb 16, 2008

Nice building
by: Pete

Looks great David - that's a nice size plane ;-) Can't wait to see it finished! This website has a classified ads page, so maybe you can get back some money on those engines!!

Oct 19, 2008

Man, I know
by: donald n

My wife got me one for xmas last year and your about were I am - the model is way over budget with the iron that I got to tin the struts together, but I hope that she will get the looks that are do the model and I like that building one gives me a model you do not get as a arf.lookin good best of luck.donaldjnolan@yahoo.com

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Citabria Aerobatic Pro

by David McCallum
(Maine USA)

May have bitten off more than I can chew. Very big and lots of work. Have an ASP 61A engine and Futaba 6EX-PCM with servos. Will be using 4 servos... hope it will be enough, if not I'll get more.

Any information will be appeciated. E-mail mccallumii@hotmail.com

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Feb 07, 2008

Sense of scale!
by: Pete

Wing looks great - comparing it to the moose head makes it easy to judge the size.
4 servos... if that includes the engine one, that means only one servo for both ailerons? I would have thought a servo for each on a plane that size, but don't quote me on that ;-)
Depends on the power of the servo of course...

Aug 24, 2009

How many of these do you have?
by: Sister

David V. McCallum II you are nuts.
Love your Sister
But which one?

Sep 30, 2009

Ayuda
by: Eduardo

por favor si alguien me puede facilitar el plano de la citabria a escala 1/4 le estaria agradesido mi mail es eduardocarrillo@hotmail.es gracias

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Citabria Aerobatic Pro

by David V McCallum II
(Skowhegan ME )

.61 ASP nitro or 25cc Husqvarna... how would you go? I think big and fast. Still working hard but not to far to go!

Below, I still have the wing tips and struts to finish then cover, but getting closer every day....

Below, still going strong... I've changed the look from the original Pro but used the same color scheme...
Citabria Pro

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Feb 21, 2008

Go with gas!
by: Pete

It's looking good! Personally I would probably choose the Husqvarna, but I'm not sure why. I just think a big plane should have a big engine! ;-) Running costs will be less, too...

Mar 15, 2008

Smart!
by: Anonymous

That's starting to look real good, can't wait to see it complete and airborne :-)

Mar 24, 2008

I got a Citabria model used for $25
by: Anonymous

Hello David,
I purchased a used Balsa USA Citabria kit for $25. It is an older style kit. The instructions and plans are not too easy to follow. I am eager to start building it.

Apr 29, 2008

How far have you got?
by: Pete

Hi David - you haven't sent any pics in for a while, you must have test flown it by now?!! ;-)

Nov 09, 2008

Engine choice
by: marco

You said you have bought 4 engines now but which one did you choose? I bought a 26cc zg engine, I hope it is not too much. I saw your picturs but is it flying now? Greeting from the Netherlands!

Nov 23, 2008

your about where i am
by: donaldjnolan

Hi, I got mine last year for X-mas and have most of the plane built and hope to start to cover the body as soon as I get some time, if you work and build you know what i mean! donaldjnolan@yahoo.com
Trade pics with you?

Feb 27, 2009

Better gasser
by: Alejandro

Hi David, I'm a Spanish (so sorry for my english) and I'm building too a Balsa USA Pro. The engine I've selected is a MVVS 26 gas. It's a little bit heavy, but no much more than a 1.20 FS. So, my advice: put a gasser on the nose.

Good flights!

Feb 27, 2010

Nice plane
by: Glenn

You must have hated that moose. Nice plane.

Oct 07, 2010

Citabria Aerobatic Pro
by: Bob 43

I've got the same model, and only recently got it flying. Got a Fuji-Imvac 24 cc engine. Plenty of power to pull the 12 pounds of airplane. Flies well!

Oct 20, 2010

Flying?
by: Bill

Is this plane flying yet? What size engine are you using?

Bill

Nov 02, 2010

Citabria wheel pants
by: Bob 43

Where can I find some quality wheel pants for my Citabria, short of making them myself? I'm using 4"x1-1/2" air tires to soften all the ground handling and damage.

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Balsa USA Citabria Pro

by David McCallum
(Skowhegan ME)

Left wing under construction...

Work in progress, building on solid core maple door, black, from China Lake Lumber (10 bucks) and 1 inch dow fome (6 bucks).
Using guilting pins instead of 'T' pins, can't get them up here.
Can't wait to see it in the air!