SMALLFLY-

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The list weight for the carden 35% edge is 26 lbs. Has anyone flown one with a zdz 80. Do you think it would be enough for some pullout of a torque roll. The 80 is the lower recommended size and the 80 is almost as powerful as some of the older 100's. Is 25 -25.5 lbs possible with a zdz 80 and lots of stuff moved up for balance

papadale

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My guess is that it will fly but not unlimited, It flys great on my gp 330l but it weighs only 23 lbs, I don't think the extra couple pounds will make that big a difference. You should ask Dick Hansen, hes on these forums alot and can tell you for sure.

35% Carden- nice!

See Ya
Dale

bdphil

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I had a ZDZ80 on a 26# Extra for a while. It would pull out of a hover, but very slowly. I've since replaced that engine with a DA100 and it pulls out with authority. I would say go for a 100.

Ben

JohnVH

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I agree, cardens are known to be on the heavier side, so go with the 100!

SMALLFLY-

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I have the 80. Im,looking at options in the 33-35 range that arent hanger9 (please dont make me explain)

EJB

From what I've seen & heard the Carden is closer to 30 lb. than 26lb.
Yeah,a "100" twin would be the ticket.

JohnVH

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Hmm, if you have the 80, and dont want a AWESOME H9 plane, (I love them as I have two) maybe a Aeroworks 31%? Laneir plane maybe?

Can I ask about the H9? PM me if you like.

SMALLFLY-

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It was not a quality issue although rather thin ply not holding up well is part of it

JohnVH

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OK, good enough for me, I have vids of mine on my site if you want to see my luck with them


Choices are a little limited on the 80 IMO, there are lots of planes for the bigger engines.

Good luck!

CAPtain232

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Hey Tom,

how about a 33% Aeroworks EDGE 540T.... lighter than the CARDEN and would do as well as the COMP ARF with the 80..... not a tough build either

I have built several of the 33% AW Edges and I for one think they are a definite top competitor. They build a little lighter than the ARF version, have the same span as the 35% CARDEN and fly incredibly well

SMALLFLY-

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Something to think about. I think I'll talk to them at toledo

bhall01

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A friend of mine has been flying a Carden 35% CAP with a ZDZ 80 and a KS canister muffler exhaust. Was turning a Mejzlik 26x10 at almost 7000 RPM. Going to a Mejzlik 27x10 early this season and see how that does. Anyway, the CAP was over 28 lbs, including a B&B smoke system, and the ZDZ flew it great. Seemed to have good vertical, and would hover and TR as well as we could do it (still learning!), and still have plenty left over to pull out.

BJH