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ilikeplanes 08-31-2002 01:06 AM

Really small and light aerobat
 
Someone mentioned a Stinger 10 the other day. I thought that would be cool until I looked up the specs. Now, I'm in search of a .15 powered plan with a 36 inch wing and an all up weight in the 16-20 oz range. Does such a beast exist? What about an electric converted to glow (blasphemy I know).

Flyfalcons 08-31-2002 01:21 AM

Really small and light aerobat
 
Try the Switchback by Mountain Models. Might be a little light for a .15 though.

3Dreaming 08-31-2002 01:26 AM

Little aerobat
 
Take a look at a mini Laser 3D, but the .15 might be a little big for it. Tom

modest-master 08-31-2002 06:18 PM

Diablotin Micro
 
Check the Diablotin Micro it's made for .10-.15 engine.
The Switchbach is light.

ilikeplanes 09-01-2002 02:05 PM

Really small and light aerobat
 
Yowza, those esprit models are spendy!

I had a little Norvel in my hand at the LHS the other day. Pretty cool.

Is there anything between the .40 fun-fly and the speed 400 type? Preferably a raw kit. I've been looking and looking to no avail. I could go up to .25 for power but still like the .15 idea if I can find a suitable kit.

mpj220 09-01-2002 04:15 PM

Really small and light aerobat
 
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ilikeplanes 09-03-2002 03:14 AM

Really small and light aerobat
 
A profi eh? I think I could scratch build one of those for less than $20 in material. Very interesting.

I was just reading about some of the technology that is being used in the latest crop of discus style had launch gliders. If some of those techniques were used on a mini-3D, you could probably build a .15 powered 36 inch wing model for 14 oz. Even if you didn't use all the high tech materials, you should be able to do it for 20 oz. I think that would be pretty darn cool. You could do an entire turn-around sequence over the runway.

I think Lone Star Balsa is calling my name. ;)

fpworks 09-03-2002 09:07 PM

Small Acrobat Edge 540
 
Greetings

Im currently flying a Hobby Hangar / Rich Uravich Edge 540 for a .10 or electric

http://www.hobbyhangar.com/test/kits.htm

Flyes very well with a OS .10 LA but for max performance would recomnend a .15

mine came a bit heavy tough, does like to Tip stall when Landing.

Its a nice little plane.


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