I posted this same question in another of the more popular online web sites for RC flying, and got quite a few recommendations for manufactures of EPP foam wings. I ended up buying the Crashtesthobby Roswell. This is a 36" plane that can fly slow and doesn't stall out. These flying characteristics allow this plane to be flown on small fields, without the noise problems that could be encountered with the faster and noisier flying wing type of planes.
Here are the 3 manufactures of EPP foam wing planes that I considered for purchase.
http://www.crashtesthobby.com/
http://www.ritewingrc.com/buy-cores/wing-cores/
http://www.zagi.com/zagi-rc-electric-wings
The Roswell is flown on a $12.00 battery (
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...dProduct=11903 ), and a $6.00 motor (
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=5423 ). How is that for some fun on the cheap?
By looking into the Crashtesthobby line of planes, I was also introduced to combat flying of these EPP foam wing airplanes. After looking at some of the videos, and reading about some of the events flown along with the combat event, it looks like a blast.
http://www.crashtesthobby.com/index.php?p=1_8_Combat
http://vimeo.com/4713368
http://vimeo.com/4713490
http://vimeo.com/4713440
You guys in Utah know how to do it right.
I would like to get an event like this going in Minnesota. Anyone interested, PM me.
Greg