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pattern plane recommendations - 4/22/2002 4:58:26 AM   
krayzc-RCU



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Status: online 		I have never flow pattern but I have a 46 with a tuner pipe, and a OS-160; can you all give me some recs. toward two pattern planes for these motors? thanks

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pattern plane recommendations - 4/22/2002 5:26:36 AM   
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Status: offline 		Zen 50 for the 46FX Flown these excellent aircraft.
Hirobo Stream 50 another superb aircraft.
Tracer by Great planes for the 46 as well. Tracks very nice building is easy Change gear to Fixed just at the leading edge.

Kaos by Bridi always superb for a pattern trainer. Will always be right up there in the Pattern trainer realm excellent aircraft.

the 1.60 well may be a little overpowered but you'll have great vertical. Znline ALLIANCE GFK Classic
http://www.probuild-uk.co.uk/products/kits/znline.php

Zen 1.40 still with the 1.60 a little over powered but you should be ok.

World Models Tai JI F3A but just to darn expensive. $2000.

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pattern plane recommendations - 4/22/2002 5:41:41 AM   
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Status: offline 		The Focus from Piedmont models would be an excellent plane for the 1.60 FX. The latest RCM has a review of this plane with that motor. You can get more info at [url]www.piedmontmodels.com.[/url] This ARF was flown with great succes at the last NATS. I believe Kirk Gray finished 2nd in F3A with it.

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pattern plane recommendations - 4/22/2002 5:50:26 AM   
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Status: offline 		And as Knife Brother will attest - the Kyosho Majestic 1400 will do quite nicely on the 46FX.

See interesting info here:

http://www.rcaerosport.com/

Look under reviews.

Great 46 sized plane for the money.

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pattern plane recommendations - 4/22/2002 5:58:59 AM   
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Status: offline 		The SPECTRUM by HOBBICO is a good PATTERN beginning plane as is the GLOBAL AVENGER
I'm flying a THUNDER TIGER PRO 46 with a tuned pipe in the SPECTRUM and an OS 70 4 stroke in the AVENGER.

Both are fun fly on "RAILS" type fliers.
GLOBAL also has a new one out,the "VANCE" I've heard good things about it also.
The "ZEN" I haven't owned but never heard bad! ( It is expensive) and the BRIDI "KAOS" is another great one in kit form.
I have one friend who won't be without one. If he dumps one he builds another!
And there is also others.

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pattern plane recommendations - 4/22/2002 6:17:07 AM   
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Status: offline 		Forgot about the Focus KB; Thanks.
I have the Majestic and fly it on a YS 63. Superb aircraft mostly just fly it 3D with a YS 53 or the 63 it wold make a nice F3A practice aircraft. 46FX not sure. KB how's the vertical with the 46FX?

The Spectrum is ok but has a very weak landing gear. Change it too, by sealing the retracts and putting a front mounted gear just at the Leading edge of the wing and it will be even better.

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pattern plane - 4/22/2002 6:23:18 AM   
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Status: offline 		Go for the Zen 50, mine had a Saito .56 fourstroke. It had constant speed and good handling just like the bigger planes. And for the price you cannot beat it. Realyy enjoyed watching that freestyle exhibition put on by Naruke that day last month.

Take care,
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pattern plane recommendations - 4/22/2002 7:56:05 PM   
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Status: online 		I am currently working on a Hirobo Steam 50. The plane screams for a 4-stroke (YS 63!). It looks like a miniature F3A plane: fiberglass cowling, pipe tunnel, soft mount, retracts, etc. (All included in the kit!). To complete the looks you will to add a Hatori header and pipe. You could use a two stroke, but the openings in the cowling will look terrible. According to the instructions, the OS 52 with flex pipe is another option.

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pattern plane recommendations - 4/23/2002 1:03:23 AM   
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Status: offline 		For the 46, I saw a cuban forty that was perfect for this engine. Its in an article and I will dig it up for you if you want. Its an ARC, but none of the c*** you can get. I think its designed for the 46FX and pipe. The Zens are also good, and EZ have released an Alliance, for around that range. Not sure what exactly what engine size though.
For the 160, anything you want really. Check out the [url]www.znline.com[/url] or [url]www.plprod.com[/url]
They are the main manufacturers around now, although there are alot more.
Hope this helps,
Robert.

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pattern plane recommendations - 4/23/2002 1:17:14 AM   
Sport_Pilot



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Status: online 		Check out http://www.bridiradiocontrol.com. The giant Chaos and Dirty Birdy look like good choices for that 1.6. Bridi Kits are great quality as well as value. You don't get die crunched or lazer burned parts. Instead you get cut and sanded parts that are ready to be glued as is.

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pattern plane recommendations - 4/23/2002 2:28:41 AM   
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Status: offline 		Krazy???? Don't do it.... You can't be serious..... No!....

They don't use gas and they can't 3D...... Don't let them sway you.....

Bean

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gettting closer - 4/23/2002 5:48:29 AM   
krayzc-RCU



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It kind of like G-2 and your beginning I have flown hellos on g-2 but never in real life. You and I know those edge are so easy to 3D. Over here in Japan all are flying pattern planes or trainers, about 10-12 flyers. I am on a kick to win me a trophy they are having a contest over here in Oct 2002, I leave out of here headed back to NC in Dec 2002. Then I will have my hands back on that AW 29% Edge and of course I will have ordered that 40% Radio Craft 330 with a DA on cans ( I know a Harley should sound like a Harley) he he, I just don't want to be the one who cause up to loose our field, as I usually get in 2-3 flight 4-6 times a week in NC, that edge of mine was noisy as all until 10 flights later I went to a J & H peacekeeper, man was it annoying to me while I was trying to adjust all that is needed to be adjust on a new bird.

Jon hope all is well in Cali for you it was good to see you in Japan last month maybe some of the other flyers will come visit over this way before I leave. If not, I will see Bean and the rest of the gang at the show he does in AL next year.

right now the crowd say go for the Zen 50, someone said the majestic alone the global freestylewill do some 3d. I need have a decsion by this week so i can have the bird waiting for me when i get back from 2 weeks in Hawaii with main squeeze.........

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pattern plane recommendations - 4/23/2002 6:08:11 AM   
Scorpionjack



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Status: offline 		Krazy;
Where in Japan I just came back from Okinawa. Kadena!

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pattern plane recommendations - 4/23/2002 7:01:23 AM   
krayzc-RCU



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i am on Kinser; I hope the new place you are located doesn't always have the12-25 MPH wind that we always have over here. You know how it makes the flyers look that don't fly the rudder like they arer flying the cox planes on the string he he.

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pattern plane recommendations - 4/23/2002 7:44:31 AM