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All around fun-fly plane - 5/6/2008 1:54:38 AM   
supercubfanatic


 

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Status: offline 		I'm a beginner at rc flight but i'd like to purchase a reliable,stable and cheap rc plane that would be ideal for combat bombing,and landing competitions.Please,any suggestions
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RE: All around fun-fly plane - 5/6/2008 2:22:57 AM   
DavidAgar



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Status: offline 		I have a Tiger 2 that is my fun fly plane. I have had it for years and use it at every fun fly. Good Luck, Dave


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RE: All around fun-fly plane - 5/6/2008 7:31:34 AM   
CustomPC


 

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From: SydneyNSW, AUSTRALIA
Status: offline 		My club favours the ModelTech Magic because It's cheap, reasonably tough and suits the type of tasks that we have on fun fly days. We have a crash/damage rate of about 30% on any given fun fly day so we want something that we can abuse and replace cheaply.

The Magics have been in short supply here so we've been looking for a suitable replacement.

Last weekend i entered the club fun fly with a Hangar-9 Tango and it worked well. The Tango is a very similar design plus it's cheaper and it practically assembles itself when you shake the box. Just about everything is pre-built so it's possible to buy one on Sat and fly it on Sunday.

It actually out performed the Magic on some of our tasks so i think it will become the model of choice as long as local supplies are available.

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RE: All around fun-fly plane - 5/8/2008 2:45:51 AM   
NorfolkSouthern


 

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Status: offline 		You won't regret converting to the Tango for your club's operations, CustomPC. They are surprisingly durable, their reliability is stellar, and they fly incredibly well. You can just about do anything with them. Durability: Mine once had a bad takeoff in a strong crosswind. It torque rolled and landed so hard it bent the gear out of shape. I had to bend the main gear back, reinforce the fuselage a couple places, repair some torn covering, reattach the windshield, and buy a new prop. Everything else was just fine. I had it back up again after about an hour of work. I've probably had over 100 flights since, with no problem.

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RE: All around fun-fly plane - 5/11/2008 12:03:15 AM   
d_bodary


 

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RE: All around fun-fly plane - 5/14/2008 6:53:41 AM   
MetallicaJunkie



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Status: offline 		a lot of guys use .40 sized sticks at our field

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RE: All around fun-fly plane - 7/15/2008 6:28:37 PM   
skyraider71


 

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Status: offline 		I would say try the tower uproar.

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RE: All around fun-fly plane - 7/15/2008 11:24:37 PM   
carrellh



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From: Garland, TX, USA
Status: offline 		These are planes I have seen at the field that fit the criteria of being pretty inexpensive. The first two are available as ARF or Kit. I built the Uproar 60 and really like it.
Great Planes Dazzler 40 ARF or Kit
Tower Hobbies Uproar 40 ARF or Kit
World Models Sky Raider Mach II ARF
Tower Hobbies Uproar 60 Kit
Another inexpensive ARF that might be worth a look is the Phoenix Dolphin ARF. I have never seen one at the field.

If price is not part of the criteria:
Goldberg Tiger (ARF/Kit, 40 or 60 size)
Sig Four Star 40 or 60 (ARF or Kit)
Big Stik
Ultra Stick
Lots of possibilities...

I think any of these can be a "second plane" after you know how to fly. I personally wouldn't want any of them as a primary trainer.

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RE: All around fun-fly plane - 7/17/2008 1:14:03 PM   
150flyer



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From: Haslet, TX, USA
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RE: All around fun-fly plane - 7/18/2008 3:09:04 AM   
Sherman



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From: Dallas, TX, USA
Status: offline 		A low price plane that is an excellent flier, and is easy to take off and land, is the Cermark Graduate. It is also easy to build, and I used all of their hardware and the wheels and tank supplied. It really flies better than a trainer, but at full bore is too fast for a trainer. A wonderful second plane with just a little help.

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RE: All around fun-fly plane - 7/18/2008 3:25:42 AM   
ndb8fxe


 

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From: Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
Status: offline 		I agree with those that say Big Stick .40. I've got a thunder tiger pro .46 on mine and I'm having a blast with it.

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