Hi there, just looking for input as to the plus and negatives of these three planes. I love all types of 3D and aerobatic style flying. Prefer 3D stuff. Which one is most suitable for 3D, like harriers etc. I have been reading that a Yak is best for slow 3D stuff and an extra is better for IMAC. Any facts or people with hands on experience with all these planes?? Thanks for your thoughts!

I have a 30% yak had a 25% extra and have a 68inch wing edge. I would go with the yak for 3d especially slow flying stuff. The extra is too heavy for 3d and the edge is a very true flying plane. By that I mean it goes in a straight line wherever you point it. It's also very snappy, will stall easily. The yak has a huge wing area and a big cowl to swallow the air. I love my yak, go with the yak for 3d flight.

They are all good. I have had all 3 up to 35% and you cannot go wrong with any of them.

Some manufacturers have their planes setup a little better than others and that is really the key. The wing incidence and stab incidence, their relationship to one another are importnat. The tail moment is something else that can vary a little from plane to plane and still fall into an acceptable range and still be called scale. Subtle differences can make all the difference in the world.

The extreme flight Yak 50CC is probably the best of all of them for 3D. It exhibits exceptional stability like a 40% and yet still flies insane 3D like a profile. Its the most fun of everything I have done.

The Extra 260 is the most elegant of all to me. I am on my 2nd 35% Extra 260 and I absolutely love them. To me they are the best of both worlds, 3D and IMAC.

The Edge is also a great 3D plane. Again, they are all good.

Hey, thanks alot guys for the info. I have had two 300s extras over the years, and really like that look, but now I'm getting serious about 3D flying and I'm leaning toward the YAK based on what I'm hearing. I have been getting better at toque rolls and harriers and want to keep getting better. I have been doing this with the Great Planes 1/4 scale patty version, but its too heavy. The planes snaps out too easy. Been a fun plane but now I'm ready for something with a lighter wing loading.

Yank that 50CC Engine out of Patty and put it into an Extreme Flight Yak you WILL NOT regret it.

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