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Old 02-25-2003 | 03:07 AM
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Which version does better 3D and which is a better all around flier?
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The planes are virtually the same, but with the wing moved a bit. surfaces are the same, and so are the contorl surfaces, but they are also lighter.
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WILLY why dont you just fly it and some of your qustions will get answered.
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hey i wanted to know if the new wings are lighter than the 2nd version. Zak do you know if they are? Or is it the fuse thats lighter?

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Santi, I think everything is lighter because of the laser cut parts.

icgj, the weather here has not been good. First weekend after I finished the bird, it snowed and didnt thaw in time for the next weekend, then it rained, then the wind was 40+ mph. On top of that I will admit I am nervous. I am only 16 and this is my first low wing.
Old 02-26-2003 | 03:06 AM
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no sweat man, get it up and you'll wonder why you were not flying all along
Old 02-27-2003 | 12:50 AM
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Default DP extra V.3 better than DP extra V.2?

I was scared on the frist few flights to but thare is nothing to be scared of it flyies vary nice . this plane does not do eney thing wierd. stalls are slow not snapy. I think you wiil be surprised at how easy it flys.
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Santi,

Willy is right, its all lighter due to the laser cut parts.
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Default DP extra V.3 better than DP extra V.2?

Why does laser cutting make the parts lighter?
Die cut or laser cut should not make any difference on weight.
Old 02-27-2003 | 02:38 PM
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Default DP extra V.3 better than DP extra V.2?

As I understand it....laser cutting allowed them to cut out more material and thus a lighter kit.

I really think the biggest improvement was moving the wings though. Now you won't need a brick in the nose to balance the thing and overall weight will be easier to keep down.

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