Andy01

Hi everyone

I am looking to purchase an airplane that performs all the 3d maneuvers in the book excellently, but that still fits inside a compact car. I own a nissan 350z...it's a two seater, and wont fit much. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I was eyeing the horizon hobby twist 60 airplane, but your advice would help

Thanks!
Andy

drbenz

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i dont think the twist 60 will fit in your car. I had one (until last week) and it barely fit in the cab of my full size truck. the wing is just too big. Maybe a twist 40. I dont think a twist is the perfect 3d machine either. i've had three and they do some stuff great and struggle with other stuff.

Andy01

Thanks for the heads up. What do you think about the aeroworks edge .60 size? Is that a proficient 3d airplane? I would like something that is able to hover without much wing rock and can do harriers torque rolls etc. I know that things always get more difficult in the smaller sizes, but I have no choice b/c of my vehicle. I will scratch the twist off of my list, but if you have a recommendation on what aircraft to get, I would appreciate it

Best,
Andy

wildnloose

you need to be more creative. I have a friend who used to put his 25% in his 350z...

But seriously, any 40 sized plane with a wing tube should fit no problem.

ro347

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What about a profile? OMP Proyak.

Andy01

Havent thought about a profile plane. I will give that some thought.

By the way, how does one get a 25% airplane into that car! What kind of plane was it, and how was it done?

Thanks again
Andy

victorzamora

Money says that a removable wing profile plane will work up to a 60-size. I have a Z4 and I can fit a Hyperion Extra 260 40e with no issues.

wildnloose

Actually it was more like 23% if memory serves me correct. It was a Yak, not sure which one. But that was 3 years ago, he has moved on to bigger and better things (30% and 40% Yaks and a big trailer to carry them). I saw him take his Funtana 90 out of the 350z several times, but never paid close attention to how he did it. All I can remember is that it took all the space he had, and he never had passengers.

Since you are stuck with smaller planes I would really consider a profile. In another post I made a comment about the Glamour (.40 sized full fuse arf) from abellrc and the Primo (.40 sized kit) from Swanyshouse. I did get to see the Primo in action and I am impressed. Only saw the video of he Glamour but I really liked its performance.

Andy01

I would love to own a funtana 90 assuming I could remove it from the car! Not sure how he did that. Thanks again for the heads up

Andy

victorzamora

I'd look a LOT harder than a Funtana 90/100/125 as a plane that will do every 3D maneuver in the book excellently. Funtanas aren't much more capable than the Twist that was shot down earlier (not that I'm a fan of it either).

luckyflyer

P.A Addiction, a 3d'ing little monster. It may fit with the wings on.
luckyflyer

teookie

I've got one of these and I love it:

http://www.swanyshouse.com/mojo60/mojo60.aspx

Mines the fixed wing version but it is available w/ removable wings. I can fit mine in the back of a jeep cherokee fully assembled. Does the back seat fold down in the 350z? If so you can probably fit this in.

Here's a vid of the mojo flying:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZHqPuAAVXU

exeter_acres

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Micro 4-site?

nitro wing

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If you got some$$ I'd go all out electric and get something in the 48-60 inch span.
3Dhobbyshop, Extreme flight, Precision Aerobatics just to name a few brands. You wont have to worry about getting the car all greasy and smelly either if that is another concern. Biplanes are fairly compact and can be alot of fun also.

wildnloose

K, I decided to experiment. I have a Maxxair Velox 68" (similar to a Funtana 90 in size/weight). I got it to fit in another friends 2007 350z with little effort.

Not saying you should pick a Funtana, just saying that you should have no problem fitting a 60-90 sized plane with removeable wings...

flygilmore

You want a 3D Monster....check out the Primo .40 from Swanyshouse-period, end of story!!!! You will not find a single negative anywhere about this plane its honestly that good! Those in the know will back me up. It is just as forgiving as a Mojo but will cut loose in a way that the Mojo can't. It will draw a very straight line and you can do a good IMAC sequence with it and then drag the rudder in DOD inverted harrier 8's with total confidence! It will fit in your car as well.

Andy01

wow ...how did you position the funtana if you dont mind me asking. Did you open the truck and put it in the from the back or through the passenger side? The Z has a roll-bar along the top of the trunk...did you put the fuselage through the rollbar?

Thanks again for doing this!
Andy

Crashis Clay

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I would have to go with the Glamour 3D for sure, http://www.abellrc.com/instructions/...amour%203D.pdf

mumblety-peg

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The OMP Proyak fits in the trunk of my Kia Spectra assembled. I just have to be very very careful putting it in.

3DDino

i say ef extra300 electric plane with 48" ws
a real 3d monster, a champion plane numerous guys won trophy with it
made by prestiges extreme flight rc
no stinking gasoline smell and no toxic nitro and no deafening irritating engine noise
ecofriendly and light on wallet most of all it fits in 350z
thz

JOHNS3D

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www.3dhobbyshop.com, any 47 - 51" airplanes.

3DDino

check out those flying performance described above from youtube
btw ive a fairlady 240z in my fleet
thx