Looking for opinions on the best 3D plane for a DA-50.
Prefer an ARF, but can build if I have to.

Kind of like Edges and Katanas better than Extras and like the look of Caps the least.

Leonard
Tyler, TX

I'm working on a CA models 27% Extra which is a really nice choice for this size engine. This is a kit however the flying surfaces come pre sheeted. There should be Edges available in this size however I'm not a fan of the design. Check out AeroWorks as they have a few Edges available. There are few Katanas available and all I'm aware of are in the 100 to 150 cc engine range. There is an interesting thread in the pattern forum about ZN line building a new plane designed by Sebastiano Sylvestri who introduced the Katana S to the TOC.

EXCAP232

Check these planes out. I saw them at the Toledo show. They are very well built and have huge control surfaces for 3D. They are all ARF's. PPG paint, good hardware, etc.

http://www.extremeflightrc.com/XFRC-Main.htm

Jim

Which thread is that?

Kange Lazer or either of the Dave Patricks Edge or Extra or you can wait and Carden is suppose to come out with a 29% Edge for the DA50

Edges, Caps, Extras, the list goes on pick something you like and mount that DA and enjoy life....

http://members.cox.net/krayzc/

unless you want a warbird......

http://www.rcuniverse.com/showthread...47&forumid=232

Supreme, by Marco Benincasa and ZNLine

Sorry that I got the pilots confused. Two consecutive flyable days after a very nasty winter will do that to you <vbg>.

EXCAP2322

Extremeflightrc.com

You will not find a better plane for the DA50...period!

They are built from the ground up for a DA50 and 3D.

This is the first company that actually meets their advertised weights.

14lbs with stock muffler. 16lbs with 3 blade prop and tuned cannister.

1400 sq in of wing area, vertical beyond belief, and flying characteristics that rival a 40%er.

Kevin

I am leaning toward the Extreme RC Edge, and their 1.20 Edge profile looks very good also.

Leonard

Eruption
fiill us in how long have u been flying yours and its do and don't ect......


www.krayzc.netfirms.com

I have the Edge prototype w Saito 100 and it's flies fantastic. I learned my 3d stuff with a Morris Knife, so most of my comparisons are to it.

First, there is no coupling, until you get incredibly slow in knife edge, even then it's minimal. You can fly down the flightline in a kind of "high alpha" knife edge, the go from knife edge right into a hover. Or get high, roll in to knife edge and do basically a knife edge harrier. Knife edge loops...easy.

Rolling harriers....easy.

Torque rolls....easy...the plane is large and reminds me of the UCan Do in terms of how easy it is to hover.

Upright harrier...just the smallest amount of wing rock....reminds me of my Radiocraft Extra.

Inverted harrier....no wing rock.

Walls, parachutes, falling leafs....all easy.

If you live in the Atlanta area you're welcome to come fly it.

I think Chris will be at our field on April 27 and Joe Nall for a full week.

Kevin

Kevin.

These planes sound unreal!

Looking forward to the 27th.

i wish they would come to california hehehe wayne... i look to hear all about it from you