ORIGINAL: sinergy
spare parts and future support are always nice
Yes, that is nice.
I've got an original Edge 540 from BME. The first version, before the VII and VIII came out. Is it reasonable to expect BME to still have a set of stabs or wings for my old Edge?
Can a guy still get parts for the WildHare Edge? The original one? I doubt it.
How long do they have to carry the spare parts to make you happy? I can't get any parts for my Edge, so when I build it--it's gonna be flown hard and abused. No point in trying to avoid the inevitable. It's gonna crash some day and I won't be able to get parts for it. In reality, it's only a 2yr old model. I think it's rediculous that I can't buy parts for a 2yr old ARF. But, thats just me. I think a manufacturer should continue to support the models for about least 3yrs. That seams to be the lifespan of the average ARF today.
Just points to think about. Spare parts would be great. Having spare parts 2yrs or 3yrs down the road would have me buying ALL my planes from them. I'm not the type to run out and buy the newest model every season. I fly planes for a long time, unless I wreck them. I've been flying my World Models 300S for about 4 yrs. 450 flights +/- I'll still fly it--after I put the gear back on it. Had a rough landing.[sm=red_smile.gif]