ORIGINAL: Patterndude1
Hey Mike, I would like to ask you how well does the plane slow down? Is it hard to slow down are it slows down very nice, I'm really starting to consider buying the Black Magic V2 or V3 because each picture I look at gives me a higher and higher feever to get one.
Thanks.: Matthew Liprie
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How bout this one?
The VF3 slows down better than the V2. The V2 slows well with a 4 stroke but with a 2 stroke, you have to pay attention with prop selection. Neither are really super fast, but the 3 is just so draggy it's crazy. Arch thought I was kidding about having to add power....LOL the down line drag on the 3 is pretty similar to a 40% plane. As in, they feel very similar in this respect.
If it's a choice from scratch, I'd say get a 3. One thing we found lately after having the opportunity to fly 2s and 3s side by side, is that the V2 and VF3 are similar, but very different planes. Each sort of excels at one thing or another, but both are fantastic. The VF3 DEFINITELY is the plane for FAI, but for the AMA sequences, it's really a toss up. I'm inclined to recommend the VF3 at this point all the way around, because I can't find any ill effects from the size. In fact, it handles the wind better than the V2. In fact, I think it handles the wind better than any plane I've ever seen....ever.
And yet, after flying Jon Lowe's V2.2 the other day, well..........there is still something about that plane. The "groove" that plane has is still ridiculously locked.
I really have to say, it's a personal preference at this point. But since you have to build either one, the VF3 is about twice as easy to build....maybe easier than that.
-Mike