Powerhouses by Gary & Kevin Sherman

 

Sal Taibi's 2nd Hornet

 Kevin Sherman of the SCAMPS recently acquired the Hornet built by Sal Taibi for one of the earliest SAM Champs held in Denver, CO.   This one had the double landing gear.   At some point, it was converted to R/C assist but we don't know who was responsible.  

https://plans.modelaircraft.org/product/hornet-10/

https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=10799

https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=3800

Kit produced by Belair in the UK.

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Sal Taibi's Hornet

Gary Sherman's Hornet

The Hornet

Later day pictures taken by David Blubaugh of the Magnificent Mountain Men April 1967 at the 2nd
Old Timer Champs in Denver, CO.



Sal and son Mike


The Taibi Hornet is now a kit from Belair Kits

 Sal Taibi Memorial Fun Fly 

 January 12, 2013 at Perris, CA flying field

Mike Taibi with Sal's K&B 7.5 powered Starduster 900

Team Sherman's Taibi models

Mr. Freeflight-- R.I.P.

https://www.modelaircraft.org/files/TaibiSal.pdf

Sal's Powerhouse climbs out with a PB-2 somewhere in Eastern Europe.