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Old 04-02-2015, 05:28 AM
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Ok,, I know most of us have more than one turbine jet, but me and the guys were talking if you were forced to sell all your jets but one which would it be and why.

While I dont have now were near the nice stuff some of you guys do I have to say I found new love for my Carf Rookie 2 yesterday, I swaped out the p80 with a older 27-28 pound P120, and the diffrace was amazing, I think the top end was only 15mph or so more, but the super short take off run with strigh vertical, and the power to throw this girl a around was great, I was even able to do my first Cobras yesterday, Im thinking of swaping a P120SX out of my F15 for 2 more pounds of thrust it was so much fun.

So my list:

I got:
Skymaster F15,
Velox XL
Carf Eurosport
Carf Rookie 2,

If I had to settle on one it would have to be the Rookie for its speed envolep, can use any flying feild and 3d capblitys.

How about you?
Old 04-02-2015, 05:35 AM
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My favorite is the F22.

Its the best fighter ever created and one of the few scale jets that you can have thrust vectoring on and it still be scale. Also it flies very slow and very fast
Old 04-02-2015, 05:48 AM
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If I had to keep only one, it would be tough but it would probably be the Bommerang Élan I have...just because it is so easy and relaxing to fly and so easy to land, and so easy to set up and disassemble. and I love easy and relaxing!
Old 04-02-2015, 05:50 AM
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F-18C love the way it looks and flys
Old 04-02-2015, 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by gunradd
My favorite is the F22.

Its the best fighter ever created and one of the few scale jets that you can have thrust vectoring on and it still be scale. Also it flies very slow and very fast

Yes I think it was you I say flying at KY jets last year, that made me want a F22 next on my list.

But I think it helps If we knew what you would be loseing to keep that F22.
Old 04-02-2015, 06:48 AM
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Skygate Hawk - like a Futura or a sport jet fun to fly but it is scale
My next project I soon I hope Skymaster 1/5th f16 - Bigger is alway better
Skymaster Hawk 100
FB f-15
Old 04-02-2015, 07:31 AM
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Carf ultra flash, it's fast it's slow, flies off grass, incredibly durable and simple. Probably one of the most versatile jets out there
Old 04-02-2015, 08:04 AM
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BVM .....Bandit MKII.. with a 140 size turbine HV servos and Cortex gyro...
Old 04-02-2015, 08:15 AM
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Any F-16. Ive been preaching that is the best sport model ever since 2004 and I think it is now starting to catch up becasue BVM is selling them. And of course, if BVM sells them , they have to be good correct?

Wide speed envelope, can be as scale as needed, fully aerobatic, looks good, plenty of room for equipment, still fly good when highly loaded, easy to set up, easy to work on, plenty of options available.

But let BVM tell you about it, ;-)

David

BTW: I learned to fly jets on an F-16 and have had at least one always. So, you can learn to fly on an F-16 and develop from there.
Old 04-02-2015, 08:36 AM
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Tie between tomahawk 2.0 Viper or my bobcat. I would sell the other jets, not these two.
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A4 Skyhawk.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5L7s28HhZPo
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Old 04-02-2015, 09:38 AM
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F-16 for all the reasons Falconwings stated! My first jet was an F16 and currently still flying an F16!!!
Old 04-02-2015, 10:50 AM
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Mirage 2000 EDF abd turbine+ MB339 and F16
Old 04-02-2015, 11:37 AM
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Ultra Lightning, Overall best jet, sport jets fly better than scale for the most part.

Close 2nd place:

Jacknife
Ultra Bandit
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Easy. My KingCat
Reasons-- Flies like a Bandit, way over powered on a JC 180, sits on its feet even when the wings are off, not too big/small, exposed turbine, looks great, BVM quality, easy to get parts and durable. It's all I have for right now, but it is bulletproof...
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[QUOTE=Dieselman1220;12015251]Carf ultra flash, it's fast it's slow, flies off grass, incredibly durable and simple. Probably one of the most versatile jets out there[/QUOT

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Old 04-02-2015, 01:41 PM
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The Aurora, flies from a short runway, great flight characteristics, and it is big enough.
Old 04-02-2015, 02:38 PM
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CARF Hawk. Because it is the only jet I have? And because it flies amazingly well and it looks fantastic in its 2010 Display Scheme. It will be hard to beat.
I look forward to my current project now, SM Cougar should be no slouch in the handling/looks department either.
I had an UF for a little while but got bored with it in just a few flights. I realized that for me scale+jets will always go together.
Old 04-02-2015, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by patrnflyr
Easy. My KingCat Reasons-- Flies like a Bandit, way over powered on a JC 180, sits on its feet even when the wings are off, not too big/small, exposed turbine, looks great, BVM quality, easy to get parts and durable. It's all I have for right now, but it is bulletproof...
+1
Except Mine has a Wren K160 . Another reason, it breaks down to a very small package and will fit in my van along with my1/8th F-16 and PST Panther
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Big surprise here....Gripen.
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#1 Ultra Flash .. can't manage rip its wings off
#2 SM Mb339 .. big pattern plane
#3 CAI Raptor .. fastest 199.9 mph there is

Voy
Old 04-02-2015, 05:26 PM
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#1 Ultra Flash
#2 BVM Bandit MKII
Old 04-02-2015, 05:33 PM
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Easy answer is F14. Just not in the cards for now. For speed I liked my hot spot. For fun and fly anywhere I liked my Turbinator. I'm digging my lightning and will be digging the F18 soon. But will sell them all for an F14.
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F16 all the way, by far the most easy and thrilling jet for me. I have 2 BVM PNP, an Alaska scheme and a Thunderbird.
Old 04-02-2015, 09:07 PM
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I was mainley flying sport jets, until I finally learned,and figured out how to fly and land my f-16. All I can say is wow I love the way it flies, lands, and looks in the air. I am alteeady thinking of getting a second one in a military scheme so i can add all the ordinance kit on it. Love this jet


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