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Old 03-11-2006, 11:56 PM
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Does any body know if that foam hydo that flys is available for sale yet?
Old 03-12-2006, 03:35 AM
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They are on e bay
Old 03-12-2006, 08:11 AM
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Does anyone own one? Are they worth it? I saw the video.
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Some are , while others are NOT ! ( big P.O.S. )
Also , they are NOT for the novice flyer .
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heres a link to a decent one http://www.heliaddict.com/product_in...60889897176325
Old 03-12-2006, 10:29 AM
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Thanks,
Thougtht it might be cool.

Warning about a possible P.O.S. is well taken. And $25 shipping for parts, if available, sounds like it could get ugly.

I'm used to having controled fits with the Shockwave and getting parts sent free. Don't need another one of those.

No experience flying means parts will be needed.
Old 03-12-2006, 10:44 AM
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Ok, I see one for about $125 and one for about $350. Are there more?

Any recommendations for best case scenario? Ease of getting parts and quality? Not particularly in that order.
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Default RE: Foam flying hydroplane

The ones that are made out of EPRON are a LOT more sturdy and can take a LOT more abuse .
And if you never flew before ... you might consider getting a second hand prog like REALFLIGHT and the controller so you can practice BEFORE take off ( ) , or should I say , TRYING to take off

Suggestion .... make yourself some xtra parts after you get your first one , that way , you don't have to pay out LOTS of bucks for those extra pieces of foam . ( certain ones are a LOT more complex than others and others are simple made )

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Is there a racing class for this boat? Ken.
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Default RE: Foam flying hydroplane

here's mine Miss Hangar One by www.redshangarone.com...

it's built already at this time tried in water but never been flown yet, still need adjustment and me needs more learning, i'm newbie to flying...
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Old 03-13-2006, 08:46 AM
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Found the link but had to remove the ... after .com

What is total cost after build? There is alot of stuff it doesn't include.

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