AraTidwell

This plane is so awesome. I have been flying since I was 11 years old and I'm 27 now. I've owned a few kit built Morris profiles, a couple 1/4 scale caps, an ultra light BME 102 powered H9 33% Cap 232, an Ultrastick lite, a GPH 346 heli, a 4-site that almost got me arrested, a H9 Showtime 90, Habu EDF, Great Planes Reactor 61 biplane and a few other I can't think of...

And I must say that the Aeroworks ProX260 is one of my favorite. It is very easy to fly and fully 3d. Very easy on the nerves. It is WAY more stable than my GP Reactor 61 biplane for example. I've owned a lot of good planes so I am not going to say any particular airframe was my favorite but this one is up there.

My plane came out to 4lbs and 15 ounces with an 1100mah A123 pack. I use about 80mah per flight. My "perfect setup" is anOS 55AX,Evolution Performance exhaust ($59.99) and a Merlin 2011 2/4stroke hybrid glow plug. I had some rich midrange issues with 2-stroke glow plugs. I am using 4x DS821 servos I got new in box off ebay for $80 for the lot.

It took me 4 hours exactly to put together. After about 40 flights the stock clevis threads on the rods stripped a little bit on almost every surface. I do not have a local hobby shop so I just wicked up some thin CA in the threads and so far they have held up for a lot of flights. Right now I'm way past flight 100 on this airframe. It seems to be very durable as well.

Anyway I'm stoked.... I flew 10 flights today, the last 6 being consecutive flights on the ProX260 without any breaks! We had wind that made things very fun.

A Saito 82 would power this airframe very nice aslo, that would probably be the best engine for it.

Also, the airplane flies more nuetral knife edge without the wheel pants.

airborne2.4

I plan to use my OS 70 4-stroke with an APC 14x4W

Aero-Works

We just test flew a .46-.61 ProX260 this weekend with the New OS65AX. Very impressive combination!

Rocco
Aeroworks

AraTidwell

Rocco, I forget the user but someone tried the OS 61FX combo and decided it was too heavy and went to the 55ax. I think the 65AX is lighter though.

I think this airplane really deserves a Saito 82 four stroke but at low altitude the 55AX on a tuned exhaust is enough.

I really wish someone would make a sub 20oz gasoline engine. I think Magnum but its slightly less displacment than the OS 55. I think with the extra weight of ignition and battery it would need to be a little more displacment.

Ofcourse there is always the ProX260 with DLE 20 combo. Some Hitec 5665 HV servos would go great in it.

If I did it over again I would probably get the 60-90 size with a DLE 20 because I could easily burn a gallon of 15% in one day with this airframe.

airborne2.4

Hey Rocco,
Looks like the OS FL-70 4-stroke will also be an impressive combination

Specifications OS FL-70 4-Stroke
Displacement: 0.699 cu in (11.45cc)
Bore: 1.091 in (27.7mm)
Stroke:0.748 in (19.0mm)
Practical RPM:2,300 - 12,000 RPM
Power Output:1.1ps/11,000 RPM
Weight: 18.3 oz (519g)
Recommended Props: Sport & Aerobatic - 12x7, 12.5x7 and 13x6 Trainer & Scale - 12.5x7, 13.6-7


Specifications for OS 65AX:
Displacement: 0.65 cu in (10.63 cc)
Bore: 0.95 in (24 mm)
Stroke: 0.93 in (23.5 mm)
Practical RPM Range: 2,500-16,000
Output: 2.0 hp @ 16,000 rpm
Weight: 17.5 oz (497 g)
Recommended Props: Break In: 12x6
Trainer & Sport models: 12x7,12x8,13x6,13x7, or 13x8


Specifications for OS 61FX:
Displacement: 9.95cc (0.607 cu in)
Bore: 24mm (.945" )
Stroke: 22mm (.866" )
Horsepower: 1.90 BHP at 16,000 RPM
Weight: 19.4oz, 23.6oz w/muffler
RPM range: 2,000 - 17,000
Props: Tuned Pipe: 12x9, 12x10, 12x11
Sport: 12x6, 12x7, 12x8, 13x6, 13x7
Break-In: 11x7


Specifications for OS 55AX:
Displacement: 0.545 cu in (9 cc)
Bore: 0.91 in (23 mm)
Stroke: 0.85 in (21.5 mm)
Practical rpm: 2,000-17,000
Output: 1.75 hp @ 16,000 rpm
Weight: 14.3 oz (404 g)
Recommended Props: 12x7, 12x8, 13x6, 13x7

airborne2.4

This thing is a beauty http://www.os-engines.co.jp/english/110224e/
Would be sweet for the 60-90 size ProX260.

AraTidwell

I heard it flies well with a Saito 100, might do ok with the OS 95 four stroke. I personally wouldn't fly one with less than a Saito 125 or YS110

a1pcfixer

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For those reading along and unaware, AW offers this model in two sizes.

For the larger 90 size PROX260EXTRA Freestyle, here's the best combo for that larger size;

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10036704

A DLE20cc gas engine + this model= flat out awesome non stop fun!!!
{no high priced glow fuel}

a1pcfixer

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Sheldon,

So.....when you gonna start putting together one of these?[8D]

Carbon Cub SS ARF-QB
http://aero-works.net/store/detail.aspx?ID=479

airborne2.4

The Carbon Cub SS is sweet, it's waaayy out of my budget though, but I do have my eyes on the 46 size profile and the 30cc Edge I'll let you know which one made it to my hangar on May 26, 2011

AraTidwell

nice prop a1pc

a1pcfixer

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Ara,

Prop is from VVRC, and is basically an APC with a special coating which makes it look like it's CF.


Sheldon,

I don't have a May 26, 2011 on any calender here.[X(]

Mine goes from the 25th right over to the 27th.
Anything special about the imaginary 26th?[&:]

airborne2.4

LOL, it does come naturally for ya LOL

AraTidwell

thats kind of lame!!! I would get the real thing

a1pcfixer

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One thing most RC fliers have, and plenty of, is sarcasim.

airborne2.4

Somehow I forgot about the weight of 60-90 size Profile....

a1pcfixer

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Just ask.....I'll remind ya!

90 size PROX260EXTRA Freestyle + DLE20CC gas engine= 7lbs -to- 7lbs 3ounce