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Old 02-27-2011, 04:20 PM
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kodiak536
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Default RE: Banana hobbie's new f18


ORIGINAL: skirack

You should know that almost every Banana Hobby plane requires significant upgrades from the stock ARF out of the box setup. They appear to be underpowered and the landing gear is weak and sloppy.
Agree, that's the reason why I ordered airframe only...I did my research first

ORIGINAL: skirackCheck out this video of me rescuing my buddy's Banana Hobby F/18 after a crash water landing after the ESC smoked in flight and the plane went down: [link]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxe3w4pxtdU[/link]
Good one

ORIGINAL: skirackI would be careful with Banana Hobby and check everything out carefully before flight and consider upgrading the motor, fan and landing gear. I saw three Banana Hobby planes go in on their maiden flights within a two week period at our club. I think they must take 5 or 6 spares when they shoot those demo videos on their site.

I will say that the similar EDF jets I bought from Hobby Lobby are still flying a year after I got them.

Dave
So I've heard. I'm awaiting expert opinions here for what I'd need to make this jet flight ready since that's all I got roght now...airframe only.

I've posted elsewhere so as not to hi-jack this post..