Originally Posted by
ColinSt
David,
You brought up the FB100, and as I assembled the first prototype and reported on it in RCJI I thought a reply was required. As I detailed in the report, FB supplied this to me so that I could build and test fly, reporting back to them any problems that were found - it was not a production model, but a prototype. I explained in the report that I was writing about the development process of a new model, and not reviewing a production kit.
Following the problems found with the first sample FB supplied a second example with all of the changes made - I then assembled this and carried out a number of very successful flights, including flying with all ordnance fitted, and putting the airframe through high stress manouevres, high speed dives etc, as well as checking low speed handling etc. I reported on this second prototype in RCJI, and this model has since been passed on to Marco Benincasa, who has flown this F-100 in the last two Top Gun events in Florida.
FB Jets handled the development of the F-100 exactly as should be done, with prototypes being tested until any problems were resolved, only then offering the model for sale - the factory refused to make the model available until we were all happy with it.
I should also mention that the FB F-100 flies extremely well, it was the first F-100 I had flown, and I was surprised how easy it was to fly, how smooth it was in the air, and how stable and simple to land it proved to be.
Colin Straus
Colin, I'm glad to hear all has gone well with the FB F-100. My concern here is reflected in your own statement: "
FB Jets handled the development of the F-100 exactly as should be done, with prototypes being tested until any problems were resolved, only then offering the model for sale - the factory refused to make the model available until we were all happy with it."
For five months, until today, no mention had been made or info passed from the mfg, in this thread, that their F-100 had any relation to the FB F-100, or the exact info regarding testing. As such, when Mr Ye made reference that they had already sold out all but one of this year's batch, while having not provided any info as to previous flight testing, I became alarmed.
I am happy to see a prompt and positive response from ExtremeArf regarding the questions raised. It bodes well for their future! Communication is of key importance.
John, my concerns were not about the Fei Bao F-100. I stated accurately that the initial model reported on by Colin, had a stab issue and that I had not heard anything since. I am glad to hear that everything was sorted and the jet now performs as expected.
I currently own an AirWorld F-100F, about the same size as this, which I built and FM. Have been flying it for the past two years and love it! However, I decided I would also like to have a D model in the SEA Vietnam camo scheme. The price of the ExtremeARF F-100 is fully HALF the cost of what I would spend to acquire and complete another Airworld kit. Not to mention the time and effort involved. Hence my specific interest in this product. (I'm not just stirring the pot, for the hell of it) I needed to know that this jet could be a viable alternative to spending all winter building another AirWorld, before considering placing an order.
I'll still wait to get direct flight reports from Billy on his, but I'd have to say this kit is probably back on the XMAS list. 
David S
Last edited by David Searles; 09-05-2014 at 05:24 AM.