Speed jets under 3k
04-22-2014, 09:39 AM
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04-22-2014, 02:33 PM
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I have a flash with a P120 and it is a 200 MPH jet but if you want to go crazy fast I have an ultra lightning with a P 200 and that is scary fasttttttttttt. Get the flash you will love it
04-22-2014, 07:52 PM
#55
Thanks guys for all the good info. I only started turbines at the end of last year. So far I got a falcon 120, and Byron F16 with AMT 180s my Carf Eurosport with KT 140, and got a nice p80 a nd p120 sitting on the shelf. So while getting 3k at one time is a little harder I am able to save to get what I want
But I run into this mentality a lot as I got the my waver with a Delt Dart 106 with AMT 180 and there were guys given me grief as I had to bring my air compressor, propane and start box. But when I got 2 AMT180 for $450 each I was spending less than edf setups
I like the Flash. I really like the Swiss skeem.
I had a buddy who was going to give me his Rookie 2 all but the fuse for $300 but it looks like Carf is getting rid of the Rookie as there all out of stock
So I read the hotspot is fast and the rookie 2 is a modern hotspot are just as fast?
But I run into this mentality a lot as I got the my waver with a Delt Dart 106 with AMT 180 and there were guys given me grief as I had to bring my air compressor, propane and start box. But when I got 2 AMT180 for $450 each I was spending less than edf setups
I like the Flash. I really like the Swiss skeem.
I had a buddy who was going to give me his Rookie 2 all but the fuse for $300 but it looks like Carf is getting rid of the Rookie as there all out of stock
So I read the hotspot is fast and the rookie 2 is a modern hotspot are just as fast?
Last edited by dubd; 04-22-2014 at 11:15 PM.
04-22-2014, 08:38 PM
#56
Thanks guys for all the good info. I only started turbines at the end of last year. So far I got a falcon 120, and Byron F16 with AMT 180s my Carf Eurosport with KT 140, and got a nice p80 a nd p120 sitting on the shelf. So while getting 3k at one time is a little harder I am able to save to get what I want
But I run into this mentality a lot as I got the my waver with a Delt Dart 106 with AMT 180 and there were guys given me grief as I had to bring my air compressor, propane and start box. But when I got 2 AMT180 for $450 each I was spending less than edf setups
I like the Flash. I really like the Swiss skeem.
I had a buddy who was going to give me his Rookie 2 all but the fuse for $300 but it looks like Carf is getting rid of the Rookie as there all out of stock
So I read the hotspot is fast and the rookie 2 is a modern hotspot are just as fast?
But I run into this mentality a lot as I got the my waver with a Delt Dart 106 with AMT 180 and there were guys given me grief as I had to bring my air compressor, propane and start box. But when I got 2 AMT180 for $450 each I was spending less than edf setups
I like the Flash. I really like the Swiss skeem.
I had a buddy who was going to give me his Rookie 2 all but the fuse for $300 but it looks like Carf is getting rid of the Rookie as there all out of stock
So I read the hotspot is fast and the rookie 2 is a modern hotspot are just as fast?
You clearly have that part worked out.. Good luck to you.
Rog
04-22-2014, 08:43 PM
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Its really starting to sink in
I had the same issue with drag racing my daily driver 2007 Sublime Charger. I had over 14k just in the motor and supercharger kept chang directions for a end goal of a car that was to fast for the street and the track because I didn't want a roll cage. Ended just getting burned out and sold/gave away the hole car for 10k to adopt my little girl, the only money well spent
Now that I have flown my carf eurosport I now relize the difference vs converting a 14year old byron f16 into so thing it was never meant to be
So im going to save my little 200 ever 2 week rc budget and sell some planes and try to get a nice flash before the end of the flying season
Thanks for all the good information it has really helped
04-22-2014, 11:16 PM
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Mike, sorry for the typo in my post. It was suppose to say, STUFF, not stupid. Damn iPhone autocorrect!!! Glad to you hear you have your sights set on a Flash. You won't regret it.
04-23-2014, 03:05 AM
#59
Its all good you guys have helped a lot. Before asking about a speed plane I really wanted a f15
I was very close to making a offer on a fej one on this site. And now my boy is selling his byron f15 already converted.
But I got a clear path now
I was very close to making a offer on a fej one on this site. And now my boy is selling his byron f15 already converted.
But I got a clear path now
04-23-2014, 06:08 AM
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BTW, it is good advice. I see a lot of people hoarding cheap outdated stuff, just to end up spending more and being frustrated with the experience. One day they get their hands on "modern" stuff and realize all the time and money they have wasted.
Not saying go buy and Ultra Bandit. There are very less expensive ways to start. BUT, like it or not, even the "affordable" stuff is expensive.
OK to buy an used turbine if you trust it, but God... buy something modern with autostart (ok with Gas start). Also, Ok with an used airframe, Hot spots are a riot to fly (we have all sweated the famous chicken flop haha), but enough with the byron conversion, they are 30 years old, and were not that great even back then!!! (We have selective memory haha, remember how big your school yard was
)A hot Spot on a used P80: Lots of fun, plenty fast, and Im sure you can set one up for 2k.
Last edited by JackD; 04-23-2014 at 06:14 AM.
04-23-2014, 09:18 AM
#61
Thanks. I just got off the cell with a really nice guy who wanted around 2500 for a CAI Razor. While I loved mine he was missing rear struts tires fuel cell made just for it, buypass and turbine tube made just for the razor. While I have all these missing parts in great shape from my crash. All I kept thinking about was what you guys said
Vs buy a nice but older jet that has no support and missing parts I could get a Flash of great quality
Vs buy a nice but older jet that has no support and missing parts I could get a Flash of great quality
