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Old 07-09-2007 | 10:45 AM
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Hughie42
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Default Looking for 3D aircraft

G'day chaps

I have recently got back in to the RC world, prompted by some target flying, which was extremely good fun! but that is another story.

I have been flying a Shadow (smaller version of the Power 3D, not sure who makes it) It is my first foray in to an F3A style aircraft, and I love it. Currently have a 55 AX on the front, maybe a little light on, but good fun none the less.

I really want to get in to 3D flying with a few restrictions. They may sound a little narrow minded, but I am fairly obstinate and you have to enjoy what you fly, so here goes.

1. I would like a 40 - 50 size aircraft.
2. I don't fly profiles, I don't like the way they look
3. I want to run an OS .75 AX. I don't do four stroke. Sorry, probably dumb not to but I love the way 2 strokes sound and smell!
4. I really like the look of the Kyosho Flip 3D, anything else in his sort of category available, or have things moved on in design since it was released. Maybe the Fliton ACRO 40?
5. I Only "build" ARF (cause I am lazy)
6. The aircraft needs to be capable of advanced manuevers, even though I am not. I don't want a trainer 3D. If it spuds in, and I like it, I will build another. Crashing is a spectacular and reasonably constant reminder in my flying career of the need to improve.

Any suggestions, particularly pertainng to the Flip 3D?

Finally I want a Go Fast weekender to thrash about the skies like the neighbours dog after it devours your cat. I don't actually like cats, but anyway. I had a look at the Model Tech Extra 300 36 size. I have a well run in Super Tigre G-51 that I reckon would give it a fair amount of hoot. What do you think? Also can I get pre tuned light weight tuned pipes for the 51? I have the mother of all pipes that I brought in 1996, but I feel the weight gain far outweighs any potential power gains.

Cheers, sorry to drop such a large message on you all.

May your flights be prosperous and your fuel tanks full