I am looking to move up from my Goldberg Edge 540 77' and am consindering either the 35% Extra 260 or the 75CC Extra 260. I am mostly interested in flying Pattern and a little 3D. I was just wondering what people with first had experience with these planes would recomend.
Thanks
Kyle

bump what we say get the one u like and fly it like u stole it

Bigger is better!

i have the 50cc and 100cc extra. The 75cc is a larger version of the 50cc with many of the same features such as single servo wings/ailerons. The 100cc does fly better, but it's a little more costly to get in the air. With the 75cc, you can get away with single servos on each flying surface whereas with the 100 cc, there are two servos on each aileron and I used 2 servos for the rudder as well. So, if you can afford the extra $ for the larger motor and more servos, go with the 100cc. If i had it to do over, i would definately use the DA 85cc on the 35% extra.

I have had both. I built the 75cc extra pretty light with a full CF outfit and a 10 ounce battery power system, including the ignition battery. At 21 pounds, it was the best thrust to weight I have ever experienced - next to some foamies of course. Really, the power was so ridiculous that it kinda had me wishing I had more plane for the engine to pull. Still, the wing loading was very light and the airframe was so strong that I was confident in the way I abused it. For the money, it was the best "bang for my buck" to date. Even without taking a dremel to the airframe, you can get this plane down to just 22 pounds just by purchasing the CF wing tube and using minimal auxilary equipment and lightweight batteries.
Ultimately, the "cost" of having this plane at a lower initial investment, is dealing with the vibration and noise of the big single cylinder engines.
Fast forward to Last Saturday, when I really got to know my 100cc 260. I did the maiden on it on Friday and it was uneventful. This was my second 100cc AW 260 so I already knew what to expect, more or less. I did need some throttle geometry adjustment as well as aileron throw adjustments on Friday as well.
I gotta say that, taking cost out of the equation, this is the best 3D plane I have owned! I still have to fine-tune the aileron differential, but I was doing some killer rolling and tumbling maneuvers by the third flight with absolute confidence and TR'ing on the deck, powering out, and snapping on the way up!
I took a dremel this plane as well, fitted it with full carbon, and kept the auxilary equipment to a minimum. My entire power system for the ignition and receiver, including switches and wiring, is under a pound. At 25-3/4 pounds this plane is VERY nimble and ready to rock and roll!!! I have seen these planes at 28+ pounds and they still fly very well.
The only reason you should not choose this plane is if it is too big to transport or if you can't afford the twin and the 2-3 extra servos.
Of course, you could mix it up and put the 85 in the 100cc bird. It has been done with great success, but weight becomes a key factor - gotta keep it under 26 pounds to get good vertical performance without the need for a tuned pipe.

I realy apperciate the responce and am considering putting the DA85 in($$) i just need to now more about how it would handle it. i dont plan on putting a smoker or anthing extra. If you know any more about how the plane flies with that 85 id like to know although i a year or so id like to transfer the equipment into a composite arf or the like.
Thanks
Kyle

i have the DA -85 and its a beast on any prop in the 26 range and pretty good on most 27" props. on a tune pipe its a beast on a 28 x 10 mejzlik and will rip it at will

I've go my 50cc AW Yak sold, so my next choice will be the 100cc Extra or Yak, that's the only thing I need to decide. I love the way my 50 and 75cc Yaks fly, I just want to try an Extra. The guy that is buying my 50cc Yak is going to bring along his AW 100cc Yak so I can test fly it before I make my decision, hey you can't beat that.

The 100cc Yak is heavier and may be harder to CG with the 85. It would take some serious weight savings to get it down to 26 pounds. If you are looking to put the 85 in a 100cc aeroworks bird, it has to be the 260, IMO. My current 100cc 260 would be about 24.5 pounds if it had the 85 on it, maybe even a tad less!

Thanks for the info I have decided to put the DA100 in because of posible later use and it sound like more of a challange than i want to try and squeeze that 85 in there. I am also now considering waiting till Febuary to get there new 300 instead.
Thanks
Kyle

They've got some killer sales going on now though!