What plane next?
10-19-2006 | 07:11 PM
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What plane next?
Hi, I have been flying RC airplanes for about 2 1/2 months now (flying every weekend.) I recently got the Twist 40 with a really nice setup (OS .46 AX S3001 Servos a 6.0v 1650mAh batt, and an 8 channel Rx) And plan to maiden it this weekend. I know this isn't the best second plane, but it was on sale for 85 dollars so I had to. I think I am really going to like 3D so thats why this post is on this forum. I know I am thinking ahead here, but my question to you is "What plane next?"
So far 4 planes have caught my eye, 3 of them are meant for 3D, the other one was recommended as an excellent over-all plane. (Keep in mind this will be for next summer with lits of sim time over the winter)
If you think that these planes are very ill-suited for me, would you mind suggesting one that would suit my wants/needs?
Thanks for your help
Jack
So far 4 planes have caught my eye, 3 of them are meant for 3D, the other one was recommended as an excellent over-all plane. (Keep in mind this will be for next summer with lits of sim time over the winter)
I have been looking at the [link=http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=HAN4150]FuntanaX 50[/link]
[link=http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=HAN4275]Showtime 40[/link]
[link=http://www.sigmfg.com/cgi-bin/dpsmart.exe/MainMenuFV4.html?E+Sig]Sig Mayhem 40[/link]
and the [link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXH755&P=ML]Tiger 2[/link]
[link=http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=HAN4275]Showtime 40[/link]
[link=http://www.sigmfg.com/cgi-bin/dpsmart.exe/MainMenuFV4.html?E+Sig]Sig Mayhem 40[/link]
and the [link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXH755&P=ML]Tiger 2[/link]
If you think that these planes are very ill-suited for me, would you mind suggesting one that would suit my wants/needs?
Thanks for your help
Jack
10-20-2006 | 02:59 PM
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RE: What plane next?
Well, I will have a profile by then, the Sig Fazer, I am planning on building it over the winter. I know that it's not a "3D specific" plane, and I am not into the profiles as much as I am the full fuselage 
So thats why I had those 4 picked out 
So thats why I had those 4 picked out
10-20-2006 | 03:23 PM
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RE: What plane next?
Hi RC Jack,
Take a serious Look at the Tower " Uproar" Very fast and easy building plane. It has a full fuse which I like over the profile type. I also have a Sig Fazer which is a good plane, but I think between the fuse vs. profile and the radio install, the "Uproar is better" I have had both for over 3 yrs each and I am building my second "Uproar" right now making some mods to it. I have won several club Fun Flys with the "Uproar" The climb and glide for one- I held a club record for 15 sec burn and got a 2 minute 25 second glide. Just check it out. The price is fantastic and with a OS Max .46 it will be a good combo -you will love it.
Good luck
Ed
10-21-2006 | 08:20 PM
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RE: What plane next?
the extra 330 by fliton is my favorite airplane and has been for 210+ flights. it really is a classic and i think everyone should own it. the performance is unreal! im leaning towards their new Inspire 60, which Mike EAst is doing a good build thread on. but yes, the Extra 330 should be in your list of what to possibly get!!!!
