Originally posted by Wallrat
Looking for a good plane to expand my acrobatics with. I've owned only trainers and scale planes up to this point but have flown a few more acrobatic models but nothing 3d. I definately would prefer an ARF since those are easier on the heart when you crash. I was looking at maybe the H9 Pizazz or Cap .40. Easy landings are a plus since I still have the occasional bumpy touchdown. Can't spend too much money on this plane so I'd like to keep it in the .40ish size. Also what 2 stroke would be good for the Pizazz? I'm trying to figure out how much this is gonna cost me. Thanks for any advice~
I would suggest the H-9 Pizazz. I have it and the Magic. (Save the CAP for a later 3D plane as they can get a little tricky and you don't want that while learning). What you want to develop is reacting to the plane in any attitude. If you have to stop to think it will already be in the dirt. The Pizazz will fly upright and inverted with ease (the Magic has a semi symmetrical airfoil) and also knife edge easier than most other planes of this type. The Magic left quite a bit to be desired when building. The covering is not the best material (Pizazz is Ultracoat). The hardware for the Magic was of very poor quality and the pull/pull system had to be replaced. The fueslage doesn't have very much room so installing the receiver, switch and battery was a real challenge. I originally had an Irvine 46 and swapped it out for a 53 which gave the desired power for knife edge loops for the Pizazz. If the fuselage of the Pizazz was 4" longer it would tork roll better. Other than that I wouldn't make any changes.
The only difference I see in cost is in the airframe. Engines from 32 to 53 don't differ in cost a lot. Radio equipment would be the same.
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