victorzamora
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It's a great flying airplane, there's no doubt. The one in the video is the Showtime 90. I've heard people that have owned both say that they're nearly identical in every way except for size. I almost bought a Showtime, but have been told it's not a great plane to learn to 3D with. From what I've been told, and from what I've seen (I've flown one a couple of times) is that they snap very easily. The pilot in the video is very capable and makes it look easy, but it takes a LOT of set-up to get it to fly well and a lot of skill to make it fly like that. I've never heard that plane be described as "forgiving," which is exactly what you need to learn to 3D.
If you don't mind a Profile plane, I'd recommend a Mojo: here. It really is one of the best flying 3D planes, goes together well, and is resilient to crashing. It's also one of the most recommended planes. Do a search and see what I mean. The Mojo's have a cult-like following. This isn't the greatest video, but it's good: Mojo Video.
If you want a full-fuse plane then the Fliton Edge 540 Freestyle and Fliton Extra 330S Freestyle both weigh less than the Showtime and have more wing area than the Showtime. They're a little more expensive than the Showtime ($10-$20 at Esprit models dot com), but they're MORE than worth the money. They're so great, and they're absolutely amazing. They have airfoiled tail feathers, they are solid, they're light, they're really great fliers. Closest thing to giant scale you'll ever get to fly at that price! I maidened my Edge in 30kt winds, and it didn't seem to notice the wind existed. I don't recommend flying in that wind  , but you get my point. Many reviews (including the review in the new Model Aviation) use Saito 82's. An OS 55AX has about the same power as a Saito 82. The 55 with a TH muffler and an APC 12.25X2.75 (or an APC 13x4W) would definitely have enough power to 3D a Fliton plane. If you do buy a new engine for your plane, and you do go for a Fliton, either an 82 or a 100 would be the way to go. I had a 100 on mine, and it had a nice bit of pull. Oh, the Fliton planes come out at 6lbs, H9 FuntanaX50 is 6lbs (I do NOT recommend), the H9 ST50 is 6-7lbs, the Mojo is 4-4.5lbs.
The mojo would be the easiest way to learn, the flitons the prettiest.
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True 3D plane for my OS 55ax? - 
I would love to have something like the yak 54, which i tried in the realflight G3.5 but its a plane 4 times as expensive and I dont have the motor for it. 
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RE: True 3D plane for my OS 55ax? - 