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Old 08-04-2005 | 07:28 PM
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Barry Cazier
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Default RE: Yak vs. Showtime vs Mayhem

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To me the planes are very cool and I love each of them. In the end, they are really pretty close. But this is how I would rate them overall

1st = Showtime with a 9,4 rating
2nd = Mayhem with a 9.2 rating
3rd = Yak with a 8.7 rating

Overall the Yak is in 3rd because of the fact it is unavailable. That is too bad because it may have rated higher than the Mayhem. It probalbly flys better than the Mayhem but it will not spin as well. It's weakest point is the flat spins. I also think just as the Mayhem is underrated the Yak is overrated. Mostly because the masses don't have it. Also I was disappointed the the landing gear wasn't drilled and it's already delaminated. The firewall isn't drilled and the canopy needs reinforced before you ever fly it. Also the wheels are junk and need to be replaced. For the most expensive plane it had the most weaknesses. The cowl is also very thin and has broken from vibration already. Part of why this plane is so desirable is that it is unavailable. When more people have them the mystque will drop off. The Showtime puts it to shame.

The Mayhem did better than I expected but is really an underrated plane. For the money and ease of landing and spins it just can't be beat.

The Showtime. Ahhhh the Showtime. This plane will revolutionize the industry. It is clearly the winner and is by far the most fun to fly. What a combonation!!!! The SFGs make you feel like you bought two planes for the price of one. And it flys great. The landing gear is drilled and so is the firewall. The hardware is excellent. This is the complete package. What a great airplane. It is the best value for the money.

Thanks,
Barry