BlackB12

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I know we sound like broken records but try a 40 size profile. They're cheap, so you're not concerned with how much money you have flying around. And in the case of a mojo, they're strong. Just tonight I had a deadstick during an inverted harrier at about 20 feet altitude. There wasn't enough time or airspeed to roll right side up, so I held it inverted and back flopped it hard on the runway. The friggen thing just bounced! Flipped it over, topped off the tank and I was flying again. With a plane like this you're less concerned about losing your baby due to dumb thumbs or a flame out.

Mike

iamman711

silly question: does anyone know what he is talking about? they don't make gas-powered profiles!

bbagle1

Sure they make gas powered profiles. OMP has a few hybrid profiles that accept a 50cc engine. They also have an 80" for something smaller. Also aeroworks used to make an 80" profile.

Luizinho

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This is great 80" profile
Tunnel Vision from Chip Hyde
http://www.netboxhobby.com/product.s...6&productId=27

MIXMASTER

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Thats sick, your hovering while there's a dead one lying on the field!!!

iamman711

HAHAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH


first time I've seen gas profile. u guys made my day.

WIDE GLIDE

I have had more fun with my Twist 40 than any other plane I have flown. It took me from zero knowlege on 3D flying to rock steady hovers, and all the other stuff as well. For 99 bucks it's a genuine bargain. I power mine with an OS 55 AX - what a sweet combo. I balanced mine at 5.5 inches back from the leading edge, this was one of the best things I did to make it easy to hover. I have other planes, but nothing flies like a Twist.

ctnic

jerusha,

A less expensive way to go is buy a case of EPP foam, some carbon fiber, and hot glue then scratch build your own 3d plane. I used $7 in foam for the airframe. You will still end up spending at least a couple hundred dollars all together when its done but when the airframe is toast everything can be transferred to a new airframe. These planes are super easy to repair with just a dab of hot glue and in a few minutes your back flying again.

A video of my EPP Yak: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tQt9k9Dfs0
The guys I fly with: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0G4NZE4KXI

Chris

iamman711

Chris,

Thanks for that great post.

Where can I buy a case of EPP foam and how much is it?

Most importantly, how do I fabricate the airframe. Do you have any good links to show me how to engineer a plane/ mold it?

Wow that sounds hard, I don't know how to make a plane. What tools would I need?

Nice plane, I am interested in making my own plane.

ctnic

iamman,

Thought this would catch your fancey! Here's a link to get you started with lots of information, links, and plans for EPP planes: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=703115

I bought my 9mm - 1.3# EPP from rcfoam.com. It is $30+shipping for 6 sheets. The carbon rods were purchased from my local hobby shop. The thickness and weight of the foam and sizes of carbon fiber needed will vary depending on which plane you choose to build. I actually took my measurements right from one of the planes in the video and then marked it out on the foam. I then made a few modifications when cutting it out to suit my flying style (basically larger control surfaces all around).

The basic tools you'll need: Hot Glue Gun and hot glue (I just bought a cheap one from Walmart), Exacto Knife with lots of razor blades as the foam dulls the blades quickly, 3 foot ruler/straight edge for cutting and measuring, A right angle to make everything square, and Tempra or Acrylic paint.

Chris

Michaelh

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I would get something durable (foam) if you havnt gotten to know 3D yet you will and know what Im saying.

Foam foam foam foam, and I HATE foam and am reccomending it, so go figure. Wish I had gone foam when I stepped in to it.

I had my nose high in the air and the balsa flies better attitude. Guys were getting way better then me learning on the foam.

Save the balsa when you get all the orientation down .

Nothing like spending time fixing balsa when you could be out flying the foamie.

Maybe this one would be best http://flightpass.higherplaneproduct...hCamFoamie.wmv

iamman711

Thanks Chris and Michaelh,

I'm savin your posts to my favorite places/links for future ref

Chris: really informative link

Michaelh's video: That plane looks fun to fly cuz its really big. But I think the pilot is pretty daredevil-like to make it hover around him because the propellor could have cut his head off possibly with pilot error. Man.. he's lucky to be alive.

TruBlu02

Well I am going to go out on a limb here and suggest something else. Awhile back i got into SPAD building. If you are not familiar it is a offshoot from normal Foam and Balsa construction using cheap common materials such as PVC and coroplast (corugated Plastic). These planes are almost indestructible and when learning #D you are going to need it. One plane in particular is the best 3D trainer I could reccomend. It is called a SPA3DT. It is very simple to build and wil withstand an unbelievable amount of crashes. Here is the Link to the free plans:
http://www.spadtothebone.com/misc/spa3dt.htm

Now I want to stress this is not a beginner plane but will teach you the basics of 3D better than any plane on the market and can survive all the dirt naps you can throw at it. No it is not pretty but, this is what I reccomend. Here is a pic. If you are interested head on over to the SPAD forum here at RC Universe or go to the SPAD home page at www.spadtothebone.com. Here is a pic of the one from the website. Also I attached the one page plans to build it. You can build one from scratch in a weekend one you get all the materials.

bdavison

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Id recommend a good foamy to learn with.
ChargerRC planes make good learning foamies.

The nice thing about foamies is that repairs often just require a little CA.
Once you get the hang of it...then go for the Balsa 3D arfs.