Hmmm…..The 122” wingspan composite Extra 330SC seems to be a world class competition airframe.There are two manufacturers that offer an Extra 330SC with a 122” wingspan.
Krill wants $4,095 for the airframe that accepts a 4-cylinder engine.That’s almost as much as a custom built wood kit!!I know it should fly great, but I also had concerns with the longevity of the airframe based on the comments I see online.
CARF-Models offers a 122” Extra 330SC for $800 to $1,200 less than Krill (depending on the scheme).They are known for their durability and strong construction.The Extra 260 I flew in 2006 went through 5 owners before I lost track of it.It still looked brand new.A guy at my field has a CARF-Models plane with over 1500 flights on it.It still looks brand new and is still as strong and straight as the day he put the maiden flight on it.One of the Advanced class pilots here in the Southwest is flying a CARF-Models plane he’s been competing with for the last 5 or 6 years.It still looks incredible and he’s winning contests in 2013!!