Aircraftfreak15

just went on e-flights site they just came out with a 15" 3d bipe.

31794ty

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That is pretty cool.

Wheelnut

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Yeh, it's nice, but I wish it had a fuse

FERNDALE AIR FORCE

Gerald, that is a copy of a flat foam plane. Needless to say that is a must have for me. I am just going to have to wait though. Maybe I'll buy it for christmas.

Dave E, way to go on turning out the micro's. Kudos to you and your team.

Tim

Wheelnut

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I may get it for Christmas as well. Maybe it will grow on me. Or maybe I will get lucky and they will make one with a fuse, but I doubt it

FERNDALE AIR FORCE

That one is designed from the start as a profile. I had it's grandfather and that is what hooked me on profile bipes. It was just marvelous to fly. and this one has air brakes as well.

Yeah, I preordered at the lhs and they ordered up an additional pair, so I guess that means I have sold 3 already

Tim

Aircraftfreak15

wow eflight is not wize on the price they put on this plane at $169 for a bind and fly and $109 for a plug and play. Kind of expensive compared to the parkzone planes.

Wheelnut

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Yeh, that totally sucks.
I looked at the site and it is not very clear or I am missing something. What do I need to complete the PNP?
I have the DX6i and tons of the batteries for the small PZ planes, so what else do I need. If you select the "Don't forget to buy" button, it only mentions batteries and chargers.

David Eichstedt

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BNF comes with the 4-port charger, ac power supply, and two 150mAh batteries; all you supply is a good DSM2 transmitter (recommend nothing lower than the DX6i).

PNP comes with the fully-assembled airplane, and that's it. You supply the batteries, charger, and transmitter. Keep in mind it has the new long-throw AR6400L as well as TWO long-throw aileron servos. The motor in the Ultra-Micro 4-Site pulls more current than our other Ultra-Micros and really requires the new 150mAh battery.

Duplicating this airframe would be extremely difficult for the home hobbyist. You could do one out of flat foam, but a) that takes a lot more work than it seems, and b) it still wouldn't duplicate the structure. The foam in the Ultra-Micro 4-Site has been stamped, which results in an airfoil-shaped cross-section in the wings and tail surfaces. The result is an airplane with better aerodynamics and durability than one assembled from simple sheet foam. If you've never built a foamy biplane before (like the full-size 4-Site or the Divo), you might not appreciate how much work has really been done for you on this one.

Wheelnut

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Thanks for the clarification David.
Sounds like all I need for the PNP, since I have the DX6i is the battery, right? So in that case it is a pretty good deal.
BTW, it sounds a little confusing. That the BNF comes with the 4-port charger, ac power supply, and two 150mAh batteries

The PNP just needs battery, charger.

So the only difference is the battery and charger. So, for most of us, it is just a matter of getting the batteries.
So two batteries is $26.00 plus the price of the plane $109.00, that is a total of $135.00 plus tax of course. If I were to add the ridiculously priced 4 port charger, then that would be $175.00. So the advertised price of the BNF is a whole $5.00 off the price of buying it separate.
I guess I will get the PNP, two batteries and charge them one at a time, since I have so many other planes, I am sure two batteries will be enough for one flight session.
I still wish it had a fuse. I'm not much of a profile fan.

FERNDALE AIR FORCE

I want to say thank you again. I am arranging a DX6i that will carry the micros. I will have to make decisions as time goes on about my bigger planes. The fact is that dsm2 and the micros are going to be my primary flyers.

David, to be honest I clicked the compare button to figure out the difference

Fern

Aircraftfreak15

well that did clear alot up thank you david i agree with Wheelnut though i like the idea of a fuse more than a profile.

full flaps

David, any chance the 150 mAh's will fit the micro P-51?

flyermark

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The day it arrives at my LHS they have been instructed to call me. I will be there that day. Cannot wait to have a ball with this one.

srt10

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The $109 is a BNF version
and the $169 comes with two batteries and a 4 port charger
that charger is very nice, runs AC or DC, and peak charges 4 batteries at the same time..

Wheelnut

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Just another thread that will need to be replaced once someone finally gets one.

Aircraftfreak15

when is the release date on this plane anyone know?

FERNDALE AIR FORCE

Late November so far.

For the record, I built a Tensor 4D, and Dave E is correct, it is a bit of a pain. The tensor was an awesome flyer, but a terrible lander.

Fern

Aircraftfreak15

any vids or picks?

caltrop

Due out the end of November just in time for Christmas.

I have my PNP on order at the LHS along with a couple of more 150mAh LiPo's.

I CAN'T WAIT!!!

As David said it is a lot of work to build a profile foamie, even in kit form. I'm sure this new micro bipe is worth it.

If you really want to the electronics will be available so you can build your own micro foamie.

I can't wait until they come out with a micro brushless system.

srt10

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Mine is on order! Yahooo!

Bowerz

I'm really excited for this one after just receiving my PZ UM P-51D. So is there anyone on the forums from EF who can give us some more info or are we just gonna have to wait?

Still a month to go and i really hope they don't postpone as this ones a chrismas prezzy and i've already sorted out an indoor flying hall for the winter!

micro_builder

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Only vids I've seen so far. Looks like a pretty fun plane, but I really like the long throw servos...I can always use more deflection!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-nKi1DCDus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF6E7eGKH_c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XzuLjQzygg

Nick

Bowerz

Yeh, seen all of those, thanks anyway. I wish mxcop would put up some longer vids. I'm in need of an RC fix!

Wheelnut

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I don't like the fact that they are forcing you to buy the 4 port charger. It could be quite a bit cheaper with out it

Wait, I just heard there is a PNP version. Woohoo,

But I'm still not buying it. I'm waiting on a scale bipe