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Graphit, Organic - opinions - 2/16/2002 11:32:23 AM   
wildblueyawner


 

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From: Covina, CA,
Status: offline 		Hi all,

I'm considering the electric version of the Graphit Full D-Box 3.45m, and the Organic 2.5m.

Anyone own or familiar with either? > would like your comments (especially regarding any negative aspects).
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Re: Organic - 2/18/2002 10:23:36 PM   
wjjones


 

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From: ham lake, MN, USA
Status: offline 		I bought the 2m Organic by FVK. I haven't assembled or flown it yet, but it's just about the most gorgeous glider I've seen! The carbon-kevlar construction is really amazing and certainly eye candy. I've heard others say that it is a fantastic flier as it's extremely light.

I have heard similar things about the FVK Graphite, which appears to be made the same way.

My only issue with both of these planes is that they are very expensive (around $500 for the Organic and the Graphite is hundreds more) and would be a royal pain to repair. However, the way it's built it is supposed to be a lot tougher than the average glider and stand up well to winching. I almost want to build the Organic and hang it on display. There will certainly be a higher pucker factor flying it than my Sig Riser.

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Graphit, Organic - opinions - 2/19/2002 3:34:25 AM   
wildblueyawner


 

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From: Covina, CA,
Status: offline 		wjjones,

Thx for your comments - Helps to confirm what I gathered from airplane-model.com concerning construction methods & matls of both planes.

Composites a "...royal pain to repair" > no doubt! But I like to think that flying an expensive or laboriously-built craft (as opposed to a $50 foamie) forces one to fly carefully / precisely; helps to hone flying skills.

BTW, airplane-model.com (Vlad's site) is mfr, FVK is distributor.

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Graphit, Organic - opinions - 2/19/2002 7:43:44 PM   
Ben Diss


 

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From: Chestnut Ridge, NY, USA
Status: offline 		Yep, Vlad makes them, FVK distributes them and Aero-Model.com and Nesail.com sell them in the US.

These are great airplanes. I own 2 Organics, 1 Organic E 2.5SP and one full D-Box Graphite 3.1M. It took about 1.5 years to finally get the 2.5M SP and I ended up buying it direct from Vlad. I paid a bunch in shipping to get it. It was not very economical but to me it was worth it. I love all these planes. I'm selling my NIB Psyko because I'm going to fly the Graphite this year.

-Ben

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