ORIGINAL: albsurfer
ORIGINAL: victorzamora
My biggest plane was the Aeroworks 60/90 Extra 260 until Christmas this past year when I got my 88'' Extreme Flight Edge. It's more nerve-racking to fly, and I've been into 3D and IMAC for a while.
If you're just wanting to do sport flying, the big planes really won't fly that much better. There's nothing impressive that a 150cc plane will do in the world of sport flying compared to a 40-sized Ultra Stick. The only difference is size and awe. I mean, I just think that if you're only doing sport flying....then ego is the only reason to get a big plane.
Also, stay away from Aeroworks. They're pretty and easy to build, but they're heavy and fly relatively poorly. None of their planes make weight, and they're all snappy (confirmed up to 50cc).
victorzamora, I disagree about Aeroworks weights. They are pretty light-weight in the 1.20 and lower categories. The problem is that the airframes will come apart if crashed or wingtips hit the ground during flight easier. Take a look at comparable wingspans, lengths, and weights of GP, Phoenix Models, and Seagull Models planes. I have the GP Extra 300 SP which has a 55'' wingspan. The aeroworks .46-.61 Edge is 5.5 lbs with a 60'' wingspan and will fly great aerobatics with a .46 TT Pro, .46AX, ST .45, and more. It will 3D with a .55AX or a .61 of almost any MFR. BUT... if you crash, there is usually more damage to the Aeroworks frame & wings because of airframe and wing lightening of weight.
Also, Heavy Metal Thunder & PMD have very good points. Research what they have said in this forum.
Aeroworks planes are lightweight? You've clearly NEVER flown one. Not only are they as heavy as a simonized brick, they fly like one too. For example, my favorite 60 size plane has 713 squares and comes to 5.5lbs with Saito 100, a 5-cell nickel pack, and all stock equipment. My AW Extra 260 60/90 was over 7lbs with no pants AND a lipo instead of nickel and had 690 squares (check the threads, they're NOT coming out at advertised weight). Not looking hard, either. The 120 I've found (after literally 10 seconds of search) has over 1000 squares and weighs 9lbs. The Aeroworks plane has 960 squares and weighs "9 to 10" but never makes weight budget. In fact, if there is one good thing to say about the Aeroworks planes is that they're so overbuilt that they can withstand a VERY thorough beating. Aeroworks planes are gorgeous, but they have lots of bad habits. The only Aeroworks planes I would even THINK about spending my money on are the Mustang, the Cub, and the 195...but I will NEVER buy or fly another Aeroworks aerobatic aircraft.