NEW-------E-Flite Tribute Fx 3D ARF~~~~~~

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NEW-------E-Flite Tribute Fx 3D ARF~~~~~~ - 1/14/2007 9:15:52 PM

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Yet again, I was looking around and found this! The second newest plane from E-Flite. Looks like a solid pattern , freestyle plane. $65, coming late march.

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdId=EFL2150

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RE: NEW-------E-Flite Tribute Fx 3D ARF~~~~~~ - 1/16/2007 5:31:30 PM

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This thing looks awesome! This is going to look good next to my Ultimate FX, Ultimate 3D and Tribute 3D.

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RE: NEW-------E-Flite Tribute Fx 3D ARF~~~~~~ - 1/16/2007 6:16:20 PM

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I know, i'm really excited to see how it will perform with a 480.

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RE: NEW-------E-Flite Tribute Fx 3D ARF~~~~~~ - 1/17/2007 7:24:07 PM

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Now you're talking my language!

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RE: NEW-------E-Flite Tribute Fx 3D ARF~~~~~~ - 1/17/2007 11:21:22 PM

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Yeah, you always have to go one above what they is the absolute highest you should go. It's a secret rule.

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RE: NEW-------E-Flite Tribute Fx 3D ARF~~~~~~ - 1/18/2007 3:53:44 AM

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Man, a 480 on this thing. We fly it with a 400 and it will do anything you want. The 450 setup is wicked strong. I hope you can keep the horizontal on with a 480, if not you might want to order up a couple so you won't be down waiting for plane parts.

I think you will work hard on getting the CG right with the 480 as well. Either way, the plane is incredible in the precision flight world, and it 3D's pretty darm good also!!

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RE: NEW-------E-Flite Tribute Fx 3D ARF~~~~~~ - 1/19/2007 7:15:09 PM

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Saw this plane and I think all my debate over what plane I wanted next is over.
The question I have for John is; what type of foam is it?
web site only says: “Vacuum-formed foam”
Is it Styro, EPP, Z, Depron?... is it hollow or solid?

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RE: NEW-------E-Flite Tribute Fx 3D ARF~~~~~~ - 1/19/2007 7:32:50 PM

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It's foam?! Man they make it look good, I thought it was balsa! Maybe a 450 would be just right.....

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RE: NEW-------E-Flite Tribute Fx 3D ARF~~~~~~ - 1/20/2007 1:21:43 AM

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It seems to me that with these small, eletric 3D planes the manufacturers frequently have the recommended motor size about right. Remember when it comes to 3D lighter generally flies better. I am aware that with many glow planes, an even more so in the past, the 1 size bigger rule applied. In fact I still do that often with glow planes.

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RE: NEW-------E-Flite Tribute Fx 3D ARF~~~~~~ - 1/20/2007 5:10:16 AM

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Looks like its the same material as the Ultimate FX.

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RE: NEW-------E-Flite Tribute Fx 3D ARF~~~~~~ - 1/20/2007 7:39:37 PM

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The plane uses a hollow vacu-formed fuselage and wings. The horizontal is very similar to the material we used on the original tribute and ultimate profile planes. The type of foam is a special mix which has some similarities to depron, but is not.

Guys, the Park 400 and a 910 Thunder Power 3 cell Pro-lite works excellent and keeps the weight down. The 450 and a 1320 Pro-Lite gives ridiculous power in our opinion.

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RE: NEW-------E-Flite Tribute Fx 3D ARF~~~~~~ - 1/22/2007 6:32:16 AM

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how stable is this thing in high alpha??!!

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RE: NEW-------E-Flite Tribute Fx 3D ARF~~~~~~ - 1/22/2007 11:11:24 PM

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Will there be a demo flight at E-Fest ? If so im looking forward to shooting some pics and video

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RE: NEW-------E-Flite Tribute Fx 3D ARF~~~~~~ - 1/24/2007 12:16:49 AM

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I have a 400 outrunner laying around that needs a home...........

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RE: NEW-------E-Flite Tribute Fx 3D ARF~~~~~~ - 1/24/2007 2:06:42 AM

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I have a 450, doesn't need a home, but I think we could arrange something.

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RE: NEW-------E-Flite Tribute Fx 3D ARF~~~~~~ - 4/3/2007 1:39:39 AM

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My flying pal was in one of our LHS's and low and behold they had 3 of these beauties. We both got one. Cant wait to get started on her. I went with E-flight 450 motor, E-flight 20 amp speed control and Thunder Power 1350 Li-po's, Hitech HS-55s for ailerons and E-flight S-75s for rudder and elevator. I just happend to have the 2 HS-55 servos so thought they would do for the ailerons.
I was amazed that they had these since the Horizon Hobby website said they would not be available until mid- May. The hobby shop owner said they were some kind of a sneak peak deal. It pays to check with the LHS.
I will try to give you my opinions as I put her together. But just looking at the unassembled plane it looks great. This should be a great, light flyer.

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RE: NEW-------E-Flite Tribute Fx 3D ARF~~~~~~ - 4/3/2007 1:46:00 AM

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Post pics as soon as it's done! (and maybe even a video)

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