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Mini Ultra Stick - 11/9/2005 9:21:04 PM

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I just saw the add for the Mini Ultra Stick in FLY RC. It looks like fun.

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RE: Mini Ultra Stick - 11/19/2005 5:31:58 PM

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I have one of the E-flite mini Ultra Sticks on order through my LHS and was wondering if I could get some good advise on set-up. I've only done a couple, mini funtana and Lil Rascal, I didn't impress myself

I was thinking: This plane must rock! Not 3D, but hoover at 1/2 throttle and rocket out

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RE: Mini Ultra Stick - 11/20/2005 3:01:10 PM

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Horizon has all the information.22~25 oz--basically same set up as the Mini edge,or Funtanna
part # EFL2250

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RE: Mini Ultra Stick - 12/2/2005 4:28:34 PM

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I didn't want to wait so I'm throwing together a HOB Cheapass Lazer stick

I'll be using an AXi 2212/20

This is a "fall together" kit that's designed to interlock and line up without plans

I'll also be able to change some things and make it lighter

I just went to the Horizon site. NOW they say the mini Ultra Stick wont be available until mid January. The way they keep changing the release date, you guys will be lucky to have the plane ready by next spring.

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RE: Mini Ultra Stick - 12/3/2005 3:49:19 AM

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Dear GWR,
The Horizon site 'estimate' is currently saying Early January.... However, I still expect it to be the later half of December.
Spring....., I don't think so.

Have Fun!
David

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RE: Mini Ultra Stick - 12/3/2005 8:04:02 AM

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My point was that this is the second or third time the release date changed

It seems the entire industry is doing this, advertising new stuff months before we see them

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RE: Mini Ultra Stick - 12/3/2005 7:18:18 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: GWR

My point was that this is the second or third time the release date changed It seems the entire industry is doing this, advertising new stuff months before we see them

GWR,

This is not really true. The date on the Web site may have changed once, but we are still holding the launch window per the ORIGINAL date we announced at the LA show.
The computer estimator does have a habit of changing this sometimes, and often, we in product development do not understand why... and yes, we are trying to get that system changed.

In any case, EFL has had a few products slip, but MOST of our releases in the last 6 months have been within a couple of weeks of the announced date. (We would always slip a date before we shipped a product we were not satisfied with, and occasionally, issues do creep up.)

Ussually, the products do get announced a couple of months ahead of release. This allows the retailers to plan! It is standard operating proceedure, and very normal for all kinds of products.

Thanks for your understanding.
Have fun,
David

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RE: Mini Ultra Stick - 12/17/2005 4:35:54 PM

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I was on Horizon's website last night and it looks like the LHS could have them in time for Christmas. I looked at the manual online and it looks like a quick build. The elevator and rudder are bolted on so there is no glue needed. Plus this little airplane has flaps if you want them. The park 450, 3 cell 2100, s75 or hitec 55 servos, eflite 20 or phoenix 25 seems to be the setup that will give this plane the best performance. Also the himax 2816-1220 would work if you are a pilot that wants endless vertical.

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RE: Mini Ultra Stick - 12/17/2005 7:25:05 PM

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I actually picked mine up at my LHS Thursday. One of the nicest ARFs I have ever seen. It doesn't come with a brush motor and gearbox for me to throw away, YAH! Way to go Horizon/E-flite.

Tom Moody

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RE: Mini Ultra Stick - 12/21/2005 11:22:01 AM

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LHS got them in this week. I actually saw one fly today, these are as sweet as everyone was hoping they'd be. Kudos to Horizon Hobby for loading up their dealers before selling them directly!

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RE: Mini Ultra Stick - 12/21/2005 6:13:28 PM

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I just got my mini Ultra Stick yesterday and had it completed that night. It is a very fast build and everything was in great condition out of the box. The covering was perfect. My only complaint was the control surfaces were very stiff. After working them back and forth a bit, they loosened up nicely. For now I'm not setting up the quad flap set up like my big US but will probably add later. I am using 4 HS-55's, an Electrifly Silver Series 25 amp controller, Park 480 outrunner w/ 10X7E APC, and TP 2100. I ran the motor and measured 16.5 amps.
Ok, I got a chance to fly this morning and this thing flies great! It balanced per the instructions with no added wt. Very short takeoff roll and in the air it went. No trim was needed at all (lucky, I guess). Did some nice smooth flying around the field at about half throttle and it was pretty quick. Throttled up and went vertical. WOW!! It climbed straight up for a while before I brought it back towards the earth. Not unlimited vertical but close. I'm going out to try it with an 11X7E APC once the batteries charge. It tracked nice on loops and it rolls pretty quick. Inverted needed a few clicks of down trim to hold level. Stalls were smooth with no bad tendencies and landings are uneventful. It landed a little fast but that was probably just me. I only did the one landing because the tail skid came off on landing. Check to make sure yours is glued on. I don't think this was. Other than that small problem, I absolutely love flying this plane. It is a great sport flying plane. Good job Horizon.

Troy

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RE: Mini Ultra Stick - 12/22/2005 2:48:24 AM

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Picked mine up from the LHS and it all looked great until I got it home and as above the surfaces were stiff but the Elevator was stiffer still in fact no movement possible due to it being hinged to close.....bahhhh humbug

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RE: Mini Ultra Stick - 12/22/2005 3:25:13 AM

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I got mine yesterday and flew it today. Fast, easy build. Put an Eflite 450 outrunner on the nose and it flies great, just like a real Ultra Stick. No flaps yet but programmed in flaperons. This is one fun plane.

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RE: Mini Ultra Stick - 12/24/2005 5:04:56 AM

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Will this plane do grass take-offs?

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RE: Mini Ultra Stick - 12/24/2005 1:02:14 PM