I have heard that aeroworks planes are heavy? To me there are tops, I maybe wrong if so can someone tell me what is better?
the reason i'm asking is Im thinking of getting into 35%. thanks

i just got done with my 35 after working on it 2 1/2 years i might be on the heavy side but floating in very easy like a trainer on the maiden flight i might be at the 28 to 30 area have not really weighd it but i dont care due to how it flies

Thanks for the reply. I take it you have an aeroworks 35%, and that it flys like a champ? and you love it! I'm glad you have her done. treat her like a baby.

yes an aeroworks 35 % yak
sorry for not putting that in it

They are regarded as heavy vs a lot of other arf manufacturers out there. This is where the "lumberworks" nick name has come from. If you look inside an aeroworks plane vs a ef or 3dhs or eg you will see where the weight difference comes from, they use a lot more wood. That being said, most people do seem happy with them though. I like to keep my planes as light as possible though, low wing loading = fun!

Ok thanks for the reply.
I see you said .. low wing load = fun. can't the aeroworks plane do the same thing any of the other "low wing load" planes can do?
i do understand low wing load , just seems like in the videos they fly the same stunts.

They certainly can do every 3d maneuver out there, they will just fly a little bit different, I don't how else to explain it other than that they fly heavy. Aeroworks are still a joy to fly, i just don't buy them because of the price, I don't see why they are more expensive than other manufacturers out there

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Bahaha, true. I guess I don't see the need for the extra 'strength". The price vs performance factor just isn't there with aeroworks IMO, they might take abuse better but I personally don't abuse my planes

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I would give aeroworks the "best built" award. they are extremely strong but suffer in the weight category (but they still fly good). I am in no way telling you not to get an aw plane, they make great stuff, I just prefer lighter planes.


A few other brands that make quality and lighter planes are pilot r/c, eg aircraft (distributed through aztech aeromodels and chief and a few others), extreme flight, etc.

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Aeroworks are heavy but they are built tough, they are built for the masses and are 3d capable, yes there are better 3d machines out there but then most people would complain that they are too fragile.

I agree, for every two aeroworks planes you buy you almost have enough for a third plane. Price is a tad over the edge compared to the others. I will state as others they are well built and if it is what you like go for it. If a used one would come available at a deal that would be worth it, but to go out and buy a new one there are way too many good planes out there way cheaper that from what I can tell carry just as good a quality.

There may be a side of the coin that we should consider. I had read that their planes are built in the USA and if so, it would be worth at least giving them some of our support. If they design their planes and order them from suppliers overseas then not much different.

I have an AW 150 Yak right now. It flies a little heavier when compared to a Extreme flight 110 but there is a size diff as well. Not much as the EF is freaking huge for a 100cc plane. BUt!!! AW planes are built tuff! And, the build quality and wood are superb. Buy what you want and let your flying style and budget guide your hobby. You can do any manuver with the AW planes it is just EASIER with a lighter wing load. It is all personal preference. Some planes can be built so light they are not windy day friendly... So light is a presence of mind. For Imac and pattern or just sport they are great.

I also think they are a little higher priced than the other companies. With the introduction of many companies this past year I think the trend is going to continue to provide more value for our hobby dollar!!!

Best,
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Thanks for all the info , it really does help. I noticed there are carf models they are fiberglass, yes they are 300-400 maybe more
than wood models , but just watching them fly, well they do seem to fly better. anyone know about these planes?

I have had 3 50cc AW aircraft and they were all excellent. I killed my first 260, replaced it with another 260 and just completed a Ultimate which now has 16 flights on it. I have been building and flying RC models since the late 60s and for my money the Aeroworks products give me by far the most bang for my buck. The are a little heavier but the landing gear blocks don't rip out on a firm landing and as long as you don't do dumb things like snap rolls too low, they will be there to serve you the next day.[8D]

Frank Baity
AMA 38026

i had an aeroworks ...sting-ray. very well built plane and nice flyer too. it was electric and a had an e-flight power 25 motor motor in it. along with a 3-s 2200 30-c lipo battery. very fast and easy to hand launch...somewhere in the 50-60 mph range and very good verticle too. nice planes. wish i could afford one of there bigger ones, i would buy one in a second...............GEETER.

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I have a 50cc Yak 54 from Peakmodels. I really like it so far. It is built very well and is very light. The price is better than most also. Just another alternative to think about.

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I'd have to put peakmodel on the stay away list, they seem to have little to no customer service. Goldwing/Redwing make good stuff as well ( I am flying a 73 inch redwing mx2 now at 9.5 pounds).

About CARF, I would never buy one. They are nice looking, but they too get kind of heavy and they don't take rough landings well. I have seen one break in half on a imple rough landing and that is a 1000 dollar fix.

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