I am looking for some feed on this kit, not so much on quality as it is already on hand. I am mainly looking for engine selection and the pro's and con's of them. Balancing it with a Moki 2.10 compared to a G-38? What is the overall performance with a gasser or a glow engine? Any bad habits, thumbs up or down with this kit. Thanks!

Carey

Hi Carey, I am interested in this ARF too. With such a big wing, it looks like you can just about put any engine in it, gas or glow. To me, this plane cries out for a gasser. My choice would be a ZDZ-40 or MVVS 2.15. Now, if only GSP would put this plane on e-bay and drop the price along with the rest of their planes already there, I might think about it.

BTW, Global has a very similar Decathlon ARF, except it has a shorter wing at 86". Length is almost exactly the same.

http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/127570.asp

I may buy this one as soon as they have it in stock. Get those longshoremen back to work, darn it!

A buddy of mine got one already to go last May at Joe Nall. I haven't seen it fly, but he says it does real well on a G38. It's a nice looking model. It was the ARC and whoever had it did a good job on the covering.

I had the ARC--Great flyer-a bit heavy with fabric and paint---go with the G38--I had a 3W 24 and it was enough power, but it needed a ton of nose weight. Another pound of engine would be perfect.

Thanks for the info, I had a feeling that the Moki would need some added nose weight. The G-38 or similar size gasser should be a great choice. Thanks to all.

Carey

I ordered a ZDZ 40 for mine. I was wondering about the firewall to prop hup clearence. How much do you need. I don't have my plane yet. Was shipped 10/15. I can't wait to see how big it is. Thanks for any info.

I am curious, how much did Irwin charge you for the kit ?

I am planting a 3.2 in mine with a J & A Peace keeper

TheEdge,

I got mine off of here for about $75 less NIB than from GSP. Why do you ask? Will they change pricing. What is the space that is required from firewall to prop hub? And is the ARF version pretty complete with hardware and all? Thanks for any info. If you have any pictures Please send. [email protected]

I asked because Irwin gave me a smoking deal. Or at least I thought. $500 shipped. Yep, for the ARF

Hardware, ha what hardware.

You don't get much with this kit.

As for the measurement. I will break it down and have a look.

Stay tuned.

WOW that is a great deal. I paid more than that. Man I wish I would have known. Any info would be great. Thanks

Irwin's price on all planes depend on his mood--Catch him at a show (like I did at Joe Nall) and he is very flexable---then just before he leaves he will drop the price $50 more---(I had a buddy that was ticked)

I had built a small reputation with him, calling periodically for his best pricing.

I hit it right this one day.

Finally the project has took to the sky.

With the 3.2 she fly's beautifully. Of course she fly's big and gentle.
Tracked nicely down the runway at half power and took off in a very scale manner.

Minor trims necassary but it was blowing a gale up on the hill.

No fancy moves as of yet, just flew her about like a big trainer

All up weight is 18Lbs

I always love to hear good news! Wish I had mine back. (sigh)