Hello all,
I am in the process of buying a new plane after my Escapade which I recently lost to a brown-out. The planes I have been looking at are: GP Revolver, GP Lanier Stinger II, GP Extra 300sp, and the H9 RV-8. I am looking at these planes but am also open to any other suggestions. My criteria are:
Must fit my Magnum 70 4 Stroke
Cannot be too expensive (Less than $250).
Cannot be too slow(no cubs
On the escapade I had been able to fly rolls, loops and inverted flight 10' off the ground. I can also take off and land in a relatively strong cross breeze. Please answer the poll and if possible explain your choice in a post or if you have any info on any of the planes.
Thanks immensely for the help!
JH313

I voted for the GP Extra as they can get up and move out pretty nicely and it is scale (well sortof anyway).

Or a GP Big Stik

Why does everyone say the stick??? Also, can I use LiFE batteries on my AR6000 receiver and HS-485 servos? I know it is 6.6v. Does the revolver come with the prop adapter to connect the spinner?

Thanks for all of the poll responses, would love to know why.

How will the 70 power the extra?

I voted for the Revolver due to your engine. That would be the 40 sized Revolver (59 inch). A .90 fourstroke usually replaces a .60 two stroke and most people are using 1.00-1.25 four strokes on those planes. Your .70 in a .60 size plane will be poorly powered. I haveflown the larger Revolver and it is a blast! Not a 3D plane but a great speedplane and very aerobatic. Just plane fun!

I have the Stinger II and Extra 300SP by GP. THe Stinger has a YS63 on in that hauls. The Extra 300SP has an OS 70 Surpass II on it. I voted for the Extra since your Magnum 70 will power it about the same. The Stinger II would also work well for your engine, except probably need tail weight to balance. Both planes are a little touchier to fly than your Escapade but would be a good step up in aerobatic capabilities. I have the RV-8 but not built. While the Magnum 70 could fly it, I personally will be using something more powerful like either a Saito 82 or OS 81/91 FS for more power on that larger airframe. JJUst another 2 cents!

Thanks, I guess it is down to the revolver and extra, although I like the extra a bit more. What prop did you use on your extra?

The Stik is one of those planes that people who've owned one LOVE, and find it's big flight envelope suitable to all sorts of things.

I keep seeing the "everyone should own a stick" posts....

I was turned off by the looks of a Stik, but I saw so many recommendations here for Stiks that I broke down and bought one.

Boy were those recommendations RIGHT!

It became my "go to" workhorse plane... practically always with me, flying in winds that ground almost everyone, going to every fun fly, etc.

A Stik should be your second or third plane. You'll never tire of it. It takes abuse and is trivially easy to repair.

With the engine hanging out like that, it can also be used to break in new engines for other planes.

You'll get more airtime with it than any of the planes you are thinking about.

Consider a Stik, you will not regret it.

I have the lil Revolver with an OS70 4 stroke. It flies like
it's on rails,but not overly fast.

Bob

Any thoughts on GP Zlin Akrobat?

Seen one fly awhile back. Looked like it would tip
stall if flying to0 slow (jmo).

Bob

I have both revolvers, they are awesome planes, people at the field are going to ask you about them because they are good looking planes.<div>They are acrobatics but not 3D. Either one is a good choice though for your engine I'll go with the 59</div>

I think the zlin will be my choice, it looks good for a sport/scale aerobatic and will introduce me to the basics of aerobatics. The faster landings will also train me for warbirds.

The Zlin looks like really good plane. Should be very smooth. I have not owned one. I did have a GP 300 for a while and it was a great flying plane. I got kinda over confident and snapped it on a very short landing. Not busted up too bad, but decided to trash it anyway. It had some funny little quirks. Like the elevator felt kind of bouncy. It was a great flying plane though.
I do not like sticks. I think they serve thier purpose, but you are beyond that. I think larger control surfaces will teach you much more and advance your flying. Those little twig surfaces on the stick will be a step back. I was doing rolling circles with my extra. That was a blast. It was very effortless. I think the Zlin will be the same way. I only ha a saito .56, but it was plenty.

The Revolver has a face only a builder could love, but flies really well. No bad habits.

A great retro bird, I would like one myself.

For an every day plane I would go with a GP Stik. They fly fast or slow and with the right engine they can even hover. Not down on the deck, but pretty cool anyway. A good combo is the 60 size Stik with a 91 or 95FX.

I voted for the Stik for the same reasons the other Stik voters said. Another option is to consider a sport biplane, like an Ultimate. That will teach you a lot. I don't have experience with the GP Extra 300, but my Phoenix Extra 330 (60-size) is awesome. More plane than my flying can handle.

My Big Stik sticks have fairly large control surfaces and will perform ANY manouver an Extra or Zlin will, plus some.

Rolling circules, hovers, tail touches, harriers ( upright and inverted ) etc are all a snap. Given the Stiks are much sturdier and have better glides, you worry far less about damage and engine failures.

The Big Stik's actually have control surfaces comparable to or LARGER than the Zlin since they span the full wing.

They also are in the prop airflow, making for better 3D and low speed control.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...rticle_id=1182
Here's the review in case you hadn't seen it.

The Zlins and Bucker Jungmanns/Jungmeisters were the hot aerobatic competition ships in the '60s and early '70s, until the Extras took over. Cool, Cold-War era machine.  [8D]

I second the Stick. best plane I ever had. It lands like a trainer but if you fancy to land fast, you can train in any plane.

Have not got one yet, but the Hangar 9 RV looks like a fun plane!

Thanks for all of the help, got the revolver!!!