Hi all...I think there was a review on this plane but I would like to hear first hand from a private flyer how this plane does 3D. I have a NIB Saito 100 looking for a home. I also had a Flip/UCD and Global freestyle. The Flip was the best hands down. Sold the UCD. So what up with the Excite guys? tia

Ron

Flatspin,

I am in the process of putting together my Excite 90 w/ Saito 100. I'll post info after I fly it. I am waiting for a couple more Multiplex servos I have ordered. These should be in 3rd part of Sept.

Tom...

Thanks Tom...I'll be all ears. 8^) I did find another post on it and they said it would waterfall with flapron mix...the only plane I've had that would waterfall without flapron was the Flip...did them even tighter with flapron mix. I will have another Flip some day but thought I would try a plane for my Saito 100 first. Maybe get one before the snow flys here in Michigan.

Ron[8D]

More info on the Excite 90...

I had to work through 2 major problems-

1) The wing is not square to the fuse. I filled in the bolt holes in the wing and cut new holes to move the TE of the wing back into proper position. The LE measured equal on both sides; the TE was off 3/16 inch. I think the problem is with the fuse. The right aileron wound up too close to the fuse - I removed the covering at the root end on the aileron and sanded it to give more clearance.

2) The fuel tank CL is 1 inch higher than the carb CL. I am running the Saito 100.(new motor - immediately flooded trying to start w/ motor inverted) I opted to re-position the motor; the tank support is also a structural member for the landing gear mount. I did not want to go through too much surgery. I changed the mount to a Dave Brown and rotated the Saito to the right about 70 deg. Also had to rotate the carb 180 deg to get the throttle arm in a usable location.

I have only 3 flights on it and can say it does fly nice. The CG is still too forward for my liking. The Saito 100 is MORE than enough power. I am running a Pro Zinger 15x6 and will change to a 15x4.

Once I get it dialed in closer I will post the all up weight and final CG location.

BTW, I did email Mike at Hobby People and he was more than willing to send out anything I needed to get the Excite right. I decided to try to fix what I had. And I really didn't know what was causing the mis-alignment at the time

Tom....

WOW Tom...almost 5 months...figured you trashed it by now.. lol I have my eye on the new Sig Mayhem for my Saito 100 now..still NIB. Thanks for the update and hope its all worth your hassel when you get it straightened out.


Ron

You guys on these forums kill me you can't wait to open the box and just start trashing the products.
I have the Excite 90 and yea there were a few things but not enough to a mount to.
But I guess that's because I built kits before I built ARF I just fix what little might be wrong or
See where I can tune to my liking.
But to answer Flatspin this is a great 3D plane and I can't believe it has not had more praise
I have a 90 four stroke in mine and it is way cool to fly
It also fly’s in vary strong wind well. Every time I take it to the field I always get great comments on how well I fly but like I tell them it has more to do with the plane than me
I know that this sound like (BS) but you would have to fly one and judge for your self
Michael

Hey Michael!! Thanks for the pics...I haven't ruled out the Excite...I will compare with the Sig Meyhem and make my decision. Meanwhile the Saito waits! How does the Excite waterfall, harrier, flatspin etc?

Ron

what prop are you using on the 90 and where does it hover at what % fuel? thanks

I'm with you Micheal on how this plane handles the wind, it's just an all around great plane to have and fly. I fly mine with a Magnum .91 2stroke and had to run a pump because of the tank height. I even went through the surgery and lowered the tank but it wasn't enough, the pump solved all the problems. As far as how it 3-D's it hovers hands off, waterfalls are pretty good, flat spins are good, harriers are a little rocky but a little mixing would take care of that I think, all in all other than the tank I can't see any other problems with the Excite except you have to keep up with the covering and tacking it down once in a while it doesn't want to stay put. I have never had a plane that has such good control even at almost zero air speed, dead stick landings are a non issue with this plane it will respond to control inputs at litteraly zero airspeed. My Excite is my plane that goes in the truck everytime I go flying and sometimes the only plane I get out of the truck to fly. I to am surprised more people have not tried the Excite and like any other plane I like this much I bought another one to have just in case but other than a dumb thumb a couple of feet off the ground I'm not sure how a guy could crash this plane the way it fly's. Glad to see some other people fly this baby, now I feel like I have someone to talk to about it yippee. I almost forgot so I had to edit this, Make sure you use metal clevises on the ailarons, even with fuel line for keepers the plastic clevises will pop off and it is no fun trying to fly with the ailarons flapping in the brease, trust me on this one because that's how a guy could crash this plane other than a dumb thumb or a radio failure.