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42% 260 on the web - 10/14/2006 1:42:52 AM   
Mark Dennis



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Status: offline 		Hey guys thought you would like to see the new 42% page on our site. Be sure to check out the slide show done by Joe Hunt from Down on the Deck, all of us at Aeroworks would like to thank Joe for his awesome job. Come on over and check it out!42% 260

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RE: 42% 260 on the web - 10/14/2006 4:00:44 AM   
bodywerks



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I like the specs! You need me to convince the wife to sell her body so I can get one! Or convince me to sell my 35%er...good luck!
Wing span 122 inches.
Wing Area 2609 sq. in.
Length (Rudder to front of cowl) 106 inches
Length (Rudder to spinner) 112 inches
Weight 37 to 38 lbs *at 37 pounds, that's a cubic loading of only 7.67!!!! And I thought the 35%er was light at 8.67
Cowl Width 15 inches
Engine 150 cc
Radio 10 Channels minimum


FEATURING

Strong Light Weight Construction
Complete and Detailed Instruction Manual on CD
Painted and Pre mounted 7075 Aluminum Landing gear
Pre mounted Main Gear Cuffs
Complete High Quality SAE Hardware Package Included
Carbon Fiber rods provided to reinforce 4-40 pushrods
Machined aluminum engine stand offs included
Carbon Fiber Wing Tube
Carbon Fiber Stab Tubes
Professionally covered in ULTRACOTE™
Pre-Hinged from factory with Pin Point hinges (Ready to Fly) No gluing
Three Servo Wing
Two servo stabilizers
Large control surfaces double beveled for maximum throw
Pre Mounted Fiberglass Cowl and Wheel Pants
Two piece clamshell cowl
Cowl comes pre baffled for proper engine cooling

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RE: 42% 260 on the web - 10/14/2006 11:19:10 AM   
DENNIS C



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ORIGINAL: bodywerks

SPECIFICATIONS
I like the specs! You need me to convince the wife to sell her body so I can get one! Or convince me to sell my 35%er...good luck!
Wing span 122 inches.
Wing Area 2609 sq. in.
Length (Rudder to front of cowl) 106 inches
Length (Rudder to spinner) 112 inches
Weight 37 to 38 lbs *at 37 pounds, that's a cubic loading of only 7.67!!!! And I thought the 35%er was light at 8.67
Cowl Width 15 inches
Engine 150 cc
Radio 10 Channels minimum


FEATURING

Strong Light Weight Construction
Complete and Detailed Instruction Manual on CD
Painted and Pre mounted 7075 Aluminum Landing gear
Pre mounted Main Gear Cuffs
Complete High Quality SAE Hardware Package Included
Carbon Fiber rods provided to reinforce 4-40 pushrods
Machined aluminum engine stand offs included
Carbon Fiber Wing Tube
Carbon Fiber Stab Tubes
Professionally covered in ULTRACOTE™
Pre-Hinged from factory with Pin Point hinges (Ready to Fly) No gluing
Three Servo Wing
Two servo stabilizers
Large control surfaces double beveled for maximum throw
Pre Mounted Fiberglass Cowl and Wheel Pants
Two piece clamshell cowl
Cowl comes pre baffled for proper engine cooling


Post a picture of her and let the bidding begin......Sorry nick i couldn't resist


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RE: 42% 260 on the web - 10/14/2006 8:18:36 PM   
bodywerks



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Status: offline 		Even if I was able to sell it, I'd need another $2k for extra equipment and another $2-5K for a trailer! I like my marriage right now and would prefer to keep it that way!

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RE: 42% 260 on the web - 10/16/2006 3:07:57 AM   
smarks



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RE: 42% 260 on the web - 10/17/2006 2:08:14 AM   
Randy Brown



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Status: offline 		I have a whole bunch of pics I will upload here tomorow of it.. I spent alot of time talking with Sean about this one and we where compairing setups on our 35% also

Sean sure is a nice guy I can tell you

Randy


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RE: 42% 260 on the web - 10/17/2006 2:14:14 AM   
Randy Brown



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RE: 42% 260 on the web - 10/17/2006 2:16:41 AM   
Randy Brown



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RE: 42% 260 on the web - 10/17/2006 2:19:00 AM   
Randy Brown



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RE: 42% 260 on the web - 10/17/2006 2:23:03 AM   
Randy Brown



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Status: offline 		Tell you people i was at the masters for a week..and this plane was realy awesome in the air, I had alot of people i new that fly other brands for along time come up to me and where realy impressed with this new AeroWorks Proto type 260arf. and i was actully surprised by a couple that admitted it to me

Sean said the production ones will be 2" longer then his proto type also


Rocco has done another winner of a QB Arf AGAIN for sure

have fun

Randy

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RE: 42% 260 on the web - 10/17/2006 2:37:37 PM   
bodywerks



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Status: offline 		Word is that it was also the lightest plane out there, or at least among the lightest. I believe it was 37 pounds with cannisters, a 3-blade CF prop, and the heavier 3W!

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RE: 42% 260 on the web - 10/18/2006 10:23:20 PM   
Johny rc



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Status: offline 		hey Randy how about those wheel pants are they gonna last?
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RE: 42% 260 on the web - 10/22/2006 6:02:34 PM   
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Status: offline 		ahhh income tax time is just around the corner

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RE: 42% 260 on the web - 10/24/2006 12:25:09 AM   
UDET


 

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Status: offline 		Hey Nick,
I'm with you If I got rid of my 35% 260 I would still need a bucket load of money. And I am having way too much fun with the 35%er I have 300 flights on my first 260
And the other one is sitting all together waiting for a new DA-100. But I sher would like the 42% it would be swwwwweeeeeeeeeeeeeeettttttttttttt.
Later udet

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RE: 42% 260 on the web - 10/29/2006 5:59:38 AM   
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Status: offline 		When will the 42% Exrta be in stock?????

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