I recently got a Great Planes Extra 300S .40. I was wondering if it was a good plane for 3D Flying? If so what would be some easy maneuvers to start with, and what size engine would you recommend? Also can you set up a two stroke for smoke?

I dont think so..You would have to modify it alot..a REAL lot...I have the .60 and I modified the rudder, ailerons, and elevators and although it flies awesome its not a 3d machine..You would be better off looking at a profile or a plane built specifically for 3d..(Funtana etc)

Probably not the best choice for 3D.should be able to do some.Dont smoke.2 strokes need preheating and the much added weight on a 40 size will be disapointing. a 72 4 stroke may give best performance

Redrum! thanks for your reply so quickly. I just piked this one up for nothing and was just wondering about its capabilities. What is it really used for in R/C flying? Pattern, Scale etc...

Modt are good 3D'ers but the nig onea...good luck with yours...i would guess just plain old aerobatics...

Dan

Not really pattern.. Extra's fly very good..They do your basic loops, rolls, spins lomcevaks, knife edge, flat spins..I would say sport-scale...For the 3d stuff like waterfalls, harriers etc you need a light plane with lots of power..

The GP 40 Extra holds its own with scale aerobatics but it isn't a 3D machine. It is a lot of fun to fly though.

Small extras arent that great. But the 25% extras and above can do it all.

Yea that extra is good for just messin around, and can be lots of fun, but it would NOT be a good plane for 3D. 35 and 40% extra's are awesome though.


Chris

Yea that extra is good for just messin around, and can be lots of fun, but it would NOT be a good plane for 3D. 35 and 40% extra's are awesome though.

He;s right. Extra's are really aweome 3d'ers but when they are 33+ size

Dan