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Tom : New Extra 30% specs.? - 7/29/2003 7:21:03 PM   
epc



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Tom can you tell us the specs. of the new 30% Extra .

WS, Weight , Length , engine rec. , etc.

Thanks

epc.
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Re: Tom : New Extra 30% specs.? - 7/29/2003 8:18:15 PM   
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Status: offline 		[QUOTE]Originally posted by epc
Hi all:

Tom can you tell us the specs. of the new 30% Extra .

WS, Weight , Length , engine rec. , etc.

Thanks

epc. [/QUOTE]

I can give you the specs of the prototype, 92" span, 86" length, weight about 24 pounds. Engine rec is ZDZ-80, 3w75, 3w85 twin, BME 102, etc.

However, (really big however) This is an announcement I wanted to get out to people.

Due to the fact that the 30% Extra as currently designed cannot be shipped by UPS, the factory is working on a redesign with a fiberglass fuselage and a removable motor box. This will make it a bit lighter and it will fit in a UPS legal box.

Our product release schedule has been shuffled as a result, and the next planes to come out will be a 28% Edge 540T followed by a 28% Extra. Both 84" span, weight 15-17 pounds, designed for 50cc gas, very large glow, or a G62.

THe 28% Extra will have the graphic scheme that won the design contest.

The 30% Extra probably will not be available this year, sorry.

Tom Fawcett
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Tom : New Extra 30% specs.? - 7/29/2003 9:00:45 PM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks for the info.

Those 28% sounds great for the da 50 and zdz 60

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Tom : New Extra 30% specs.? - 7/29/2003 9:11:03 PM   
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Status: offline 		[QUOTE]Originally posted by epc
Thanks for the info.

Those 28% sounds great for the da 50 and zdz 60

epc. [/QUOTE]

Yes, they will do well with those engines. The Edge has more wing area (1390" ) than a truly scale plane of this size would, so it can carry more weight . At 17 lbs. it has a 28 oz. wing loading. That 17 lbs (exactly 17) is the flying weight of the prototype with a G62.

TF

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Tom : New Extra 30% specs.? - 7/30/2003 7:40:40 AM   
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Status: offline 		dang, i was hoping for the 30% to come out....

but, i might go with the 28% for my 46cc. should fly ok tom?

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Tom : New Extra 30% specs.? - 7/30/2003 8:12:57 AM   
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dang, i was hoping for the 30% to come out....

but, i might go with the 28% for my 46cc. should fly ok tom? [/QUOTE]

A 46cc what?

In theory 46cc should be plenty, but without knowing the brand name I couldn't say for sure.

TF

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28% Edge ??!!! - 7/30/2003 7:37:25 PM   
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Status: offline 		28% Edge??!!!

I've always built my big airplanes from kits but I have been very tempted by the Wild Hare line. Positive comments and good prices have always had my attention. Now I'm really paying attention, any feeling for when the Edge will be available?

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Tom : New Extra 30% specs.? - 7/30/2003 7:41:23 PM   
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Status: offline 		The 28% edge sounds interesting!

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Re: 28% Edge ??!!! - 7/30/2003 8:26:02 PM   
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28% Edge??!!!

I've always built my big airplanes from kits but I have been very tempted by the Wild Hare line. Positive comments and good prices have always had my attention. Now I'm really paying attention, any feeling for when the Edge will be available? [/QUOTE]

The production run has begun, that usually takes about 6-8 weeks. Then ocean freight takes 28-30 days, so I figure they will be here 1 November. Allow another 2 weeks for unanticipated delays.

The introductory price for this plane will be $399! Limited quantities at that price.

TF

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28% Edge - 7/31/2003 12:24:14 AM   
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Status: offline 		Tom,

Now you really have my attention, I don't see anything on your web site about the new airplane. I would consider reserving one, are you taking reservations now or waiting for them to arrive?

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Tom : New Extra 30% specs.? - 7/31/2003 3:50:20 AM   
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Status: offline 		Try the site now, there are a few pictures of the prototype and a graphic of the covering scheme.

More pics and copy will be available in the next day or two, keep an eye on it.

I will be happy to take firm orders for a place in the delivery queue at the introductory price of $399.



TF

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Tom : New Extra 30% specs.? - 7/31/2003 4:12:08 AM   
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Tom : New Extra 30% specs.? - 7/31/2003 4:22:42 AM   
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46cc poulan conversion. chain saw type. [/QUOTE]

It's hard to say without some performance specs, but 46cc should be plenty.

TF

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Tom : New Extra 30% specs.? - 8/8/2003 2:28:07 AM   
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Status: offline 		Web site says 84" wing, 65" fuse including spinner. Seems pretty short. Is this a typo? maybe 75" including spinner? This plane looks great and is climbing the list fast, as the next project.

Thanks
Mike

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Tom : New Extra 30% specs.? - 8/28/2003 6:57:33 AM   
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Status: offline 		[QUOTE]Originally posted by mwick
Web site says 84" wing, 65" fuse including spinner. Seems pretty short. Is this a typo? maybe 75" including spinner? This plane looks great and is climbing the list fast, as the next project.

Thanks
Mike [/QUOTE]

You were right it was a type, it's been corrected to 76".

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RE: Tom : New Extra 30% specs.? - 9/22/2003 2:02:00 AM   
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Status: offline 		Any additional Updates on this plane.
THe link I have used has a lot of useful information.
http://www.wildharerc.com/Products/Edge/edge.html

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RE: Tom : New Extra 30% specs.? - 9/22/2003 2:17:57 AM