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tobb3 12-01-2007 08:13 AM

What plane?
 
Can't decide what plane to buy! Gladly a bit 3D capable too and small enough so it can be flown in small areas (not any 3D shock flyers). I've already got a radio (Futaba 7C) and a 40A ESC for brushless motors. I've also got a 2s 1700mAh LiPO, and two 3s Lipo (1200mAh and a 2100mAh). I only need the plane, a brushless motor, servos and maybe a receiver too. My budget is around 200-280$ (plane, motor, servos and receiver). I already have som flight exeperince from before and I fly helicopter too;).

MustangAce 12-01-2007 09:36 AM

RE: What plane?
 
I would buy one of these............ http://www.extremeflightrc.com/html/edge540e.html

flyin_kid 12-01-2007 10:54 AM

RE: What plane?
 
Check out airfoilz!! They have some affordable combos for you to get everything you need and the planes fly awesome!
www.airfoilz.com
Woody

mikeygp 12-01-2007 07:20 PM

RE: What plane?
 
AirfoilZ all the way

http://www.youtube.com/user/mikeygp

Coonak 12-02-2007 08:54 AM

RE: What plane?
 
I'll 3rd that! :)

AirfoilZ rock!

Mick

3DSAVAGE 12-02-2007 11:00 AM

RE: What plane?
 
the airfoilz bipe is the best!:D

tobb3 12-02-2007 11:38 AM

RE: What plane?
 
Wow! Those Airfoilz really look good! Nice flown too Mikeygp![sm=thumbs_up.gif][sm=teeth_smile.gif]. But, I'm a bit sceptical if they're too hard to fly. It was a long time since I last flew whit a rc-plane...But I've trained in the Reflex simulator a lot. It would be my third plane if I buy one and first low winged model too. How hard are they to fly? Thanks!

flyin_kid 12-03-2007 01:05 AM

RE: What plane?
 
They are easy! I would go for the Yak 54 from AirfoilZ because it is a little bit more stable than the edge but either are a good choice and easy to fly... I've heard of people learning off of them!

flyinrog 12-03-2007 07:45 AM

RE: What plane?
 
Nice lookin planes...may have to get one of those...Rog

Jarrah 12-10-2007 05:38 AM

RE: What plane?
 
Im also looking for a small electric that i can practice hovering and other 3d flying witout risking my bigger models. Just wanted to ask wat the 3d performace out of the airfoils is like and which one has the optimal performance. Also can they take some punishment ie fallout from low level hover (1 yard altitude or so).

Cheers

Spiccoli 12-11-2007 08:04 AM

RE: What plane?
 
I have had the Airfoilz Yak 54. It was a very good flying plane, and I probably built mine too heavy. After flying two or three other planes that were advertised as "3D" and not having much success, the Airfoilz Yak was the first plane I could actually hover. The Airfoilz planes are also very reasonably priced right now. I may be looking at the Bipe some time next year.

With all that being said though, I think there are other options too. No matter what someone wants, there is always someone on here who is quick to tell you "get an Airfoilz". I do think the e-foamies planes are better 3D trainers, and they are much more durable/crashable. They are also almost twice as expensive. If I had to do it again knowing what I know how, I'd probably go e-foamies first and then Airfoilz later.

Jarrah 12-13-2007 12:09 AM

RE: What plane?
 
thanks a lot, ill check out the e-foamies and hopefully get something ordered.


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