Greetings All,
Quite an interesting discussion and really good information. As noted the cost of a 27% plane vs. the GP Extra and with a little skillful shopping is not far apart. What does make a difference is the way the plane is set up and how much practice you do. All in all bigger does fly better. Sometimes the difference is transport of a larger plane. A 35% will normally not fit in the same vehicle a 27% will. Wing panels aren't the problem in a plug in arrrangement but the fuselage can be. It is possible to make the rudder removable and remove the spinner to move in a station wagon or small van. I have seen Don Szczur take a 40+% Peter Goldsmith CAP out of a Taurus by doing this! Since the GP Extra has both removable wings and stabs it makes it a nice candidate for this kind of move. A happy medium may be the CA 31% which is a real buy.

Post some photos if you can to show set ups. Visit Dick Hanson's site for some really great information.

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