Best flying ARF you've flown under $200?
10-06-2003, 03:12 PM
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Best flying ARF you've flown under $200?
I know this is a totally subjective question. What is the absolute best ARF you have flown that was $200 or less? If you are still flying it maybe you could post some pics too!
10-06-2003, 03:41 PM
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RE: Best flying ARF you've flown under $200?
So far from my exp id have to say the Hanger 9 Sport CAP 232, awesome plane for the low price. The 40 and 60 size sticks from H9. My Kyosho Spitfire, fun plane!
hmm..The old discontinued Hobbico SkyVista was a blast to leasure fly with as well.
The GP Venus as well. So many out there!
hmm..The old discontinued Hobbico SkyVista was a blast to leasure fly with as well.
The GP Venus as well. So many out there!
10-06-2003, 03:43 PM
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RE: Best flying ARF you've flown under $200?
The Sig ULTRASTICK by far. This airplane will do just about whatever you ask it to do, you can put a Saito 100 in it and it's a rocket, put in a 72 in it and it will fly like a tranier.
10-06-2003, 04:11 PM
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Morris, Cougar2k, then Hanger9
The Morris Sudokhoi, Knife and TopCap are winners for 150 dollars. The Cougar 2000 is a fantastic 110 dollar plane for fun flying and hovering. The Hanger9 Ultra Stick 40 was fun, but fragile.
Yours,
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Yours,
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10-06-2003, 04:32 PM
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RE: Best flying ARF you've flown under $200?
I assume you're talking about $200 regulat price, not clearance or closeouts. In that case, my vote goes to the World Models Super Stunt 60. A $199 Stik type aircraft that is, in some ways, still better than the new and improved $249 Ultrastick 120.
10-06-2003, 08:32 PM
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RE: Best flying ARF you've flown under $200?
60 size H-9 Seagull models Razzle...$155.00 retail
Flat flat spin, knife edge spinning, hovering fool...
OS 91 Surpass or any 60 Ball berring.
Flat flat spin, knife edge spinning, hovering fool...
OS 91 Surpass or any 60 Ball berring.
10-06-2003, 10:11 PM
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RE: Best flying ARF you've flown under $200?
Just a slight "unofficial" answer on this one since I have yet to maiden mine:
Check out Vector Flight www.vectorflight.com Used to be Epic
These ARF's are made in Canada and the workmanship is top notch, but better customer service you will find NOWHERE! The bend oover backwards. I purchased the 66" Edge 540, but they have an Extra in a 58" and a 66" as well as a Suhkoi. Regular retail was $199, but I saw them on sale today for $149! There was not a bad report on the performance of these planes at all. I hope to be able to get back with you in a week or so and keep the good news coming after I maiden mine. Any questions, just ask.
John
Check out Vector Flight www.vectorflight.com Used to be Epic
These ARF's are made in Canada and the workmanship is top notch, but better customer service you will find NOWHERE! The bend oover backwards. I purchased the 66" Edge 540, but they have an Extra in a 58" and a 66" as well as a Suhkoi. Regular retail was $199, but I saw them on sale today for $149! There was not a bad report on the performance of these planes at all. I hope to be able to get back with you in a week or so and keep the good news coming after I maiden mine. Any questions, just ask.
John
10-07-2003, 10:44 AM
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RE: Best flying ARF you've flown under $200?
I have flown a lot of the planes posted so far, and none of them even come close to my GP Shoestring. Powered by a Saito 100, this plane flies like it is on a rail. It is super fast, flies like a pattern plane, and comes in like a trainer, if you can get it to slow down enough, which is learned after a few landings. This plane has to be my all-time favorite!
Get your hands on the sticks of one, I'm sure you'll agree with me.
John
Get your hands on the sticks of one, I'm sure you'll agree with me.
John