What ARF do you think was the 'best' (in your humble opinion) for the year 2002?

I'd like to do a poll, but don't know which models to include - there were so many....

So what's your choice?

Mine is the H9 P-51....gottttttta love that one!

Jerry

Kyosho Majestic. Most honest, well-built plane I have ever owned or flown. Coming from a guy who really prides himself in his kit-built planes, I think that's saying a lot.

I totally agree.

I had the chance in May of '02 to fly a 33% H9 Cap. Unbelievable!
Had to have one. Got mine in November.

Hold your wheel chocks........the BIG Hangar 9 Cessna 182 at 94"ws isn't avalable yet, but remains to be seen.

Geo.

Ah, but it never came out in 2002!

Actually, if I were to vote a close second, I think the UCD3D has set the sport flying world on fire, making it easy for the average Joe to start flying aerobatic maneuvers that were never dreamed of only a few years ago. On top of that, it lands slower than your trainer and comes at a very attractive price. The biggest downgrade with this plane though is its name . Seriously though, I'm still going with the Majestic, but the UCD is a very high honorable mention in my book.

Didn't Majestic win ARF of the year in 2001? Didn't DPM Ultimate win ARF of the year in 2002?

Was this in MAN? I saw something about the DP on their site about it being in MAN, but I've just come back from a couple year hiatus and haven't seen much recently about the Majestic. Who knows, if it gains popularity it may be best in 2003, at least in a user opinion poll like this.

I'm with Wgeffon

H9 33% Cap/DA 100

I'm with Wayne my Cap is "GREAT", however, my H9 1/3 Sukhoi w/3W-100 is awesome too.

Lew

GP Ryan STA and Modeltech P-47!

gp extra 300 wagstaff !! hands down !! just look at th hits on this thread I believe it is one of the most popular threads and must I say This is the best Built plane I have ever owned. Never Mind the Best Arf.

Wait a minute, if we are going to do this, it has to be done in prices ranges. Not alot of us want to spend the money for a 33% plane. So:

100.00..... The Magic
200.00..... The U Can Do
300.00..... ????
400.00..... WM Extra 300

Hey Stomper...that Cap is naked! Put on the wheel pants...!!!

Hey Stomper:

Billy Hell is going to give it to you if he finds you're not flying a profile! Or did you leave the wheel pants off to make it narrower? Haw.

Yes, I know, he recently got a conventional plane too. So I suppose you're safe.

Some people like profiles, I just give them a patronizing smile.

Bill.

Could it be the H-9 CAP? (3W85)

Capt G,

Added some ultracote? Looks nice.

A tie between the Great Planes Pitts and the Great Planes PW Extra 300. And yes I do buy ARFs other than Great Planes---

For $100.00 bucks!

My dad (77 years old..) made his first ever gas plane landing with this plane!

james

My vote is for the H9 1/3 Cap also !

Capt G , that is a nice touch on the trim !

stick2000

Since I built only one ARF and that being a GP PITTS, I will go with that.
Even after all the mods, and post, still went with G62.
Looks nice and flies nice, have not rung it out yet, BUT!!!
I will!!!
I have flown wgeffon H9 Cap, I could vote on that one too, if I had one!

How many votes do we get? What, only one? Well then, I'll have to cast mine for the H9 1/3 Cap. I'ts just awesome, especially with the DA100!

I have seen the H9 CAP 232 33% yet not owned it but from all the arfs i have come across it was numba da 1

Best pattern plane I flew for $140 = H9 Aresti
Best aerobatic plane I own for $300 = Sig 1/4 scale Cap 232
Best 1/3 scale kit I own for $650 = H9 1/3 scale Cap 232

I dont have the 1/3 scale cap built yet, need more mula for an engine purchase. But previous posts say A++++++ cant wait!!!

Hands down Pac Aero Gee Bee Y for pure wow!

I think the SIG Rascal 40 is one of the best ARF's out there....Great covering, excellent flight charactaristics, lots of flying time with a SAITO 56.