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Old 02-15-2009 | 04:43 PM
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Hi Guys
Just want to know what are the differences in flying characteristics of the Edge v Extra.
Old 02-15-2009 | 09:07 PM
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Be specific and tell what brands you are comparing. The reason I say this is because Extras from different manufacturers can fly considerably different as well as will Edges so you can see how it will matter.
Old 02-15-2009 | 11:11 PM
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In my opinion the Edge is more 3d because of the straight wing.....The extra is more stable and IMAC
Old 02-15-2009 | 11:59 PM
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From my research, the stability of an Extra makes it easier to control, and less prone to stalls than an Edge. Either one is going to be less demanding than a Cap or Giles. A warbird is considered more demanding to fly and less forgiving of pilot error than the sport stunters previously mentioned, if one wishes to compare. Any over-powered pylon racer or other plane built primarily for speed is going to require the most advanced skills and knowledge to fly properly, as they are generally a prelude to turbines. OK, so with my raw data I could probably make up a chart. It would show high-wing trainers as being the most limited yet forgiving, then Cub variants and low-wing trainers. The Extra would be positioned just above them, with the Edge a little higher but below a Cap or Giles.

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Old 02-16-2009 | 02:02 AM
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I was thinking along the lines of:
I LOVE to fly a CAP; too bad I had a wing failure on mine.
I can fly the Extra pretty good, it is fun and agile.
The Edge for some reason kicks my @#$%. Each one I've had is handful and you have to stay on top of them at all times.

Just my .02
Old 02-16-2009 | 05:40 AM
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Hi guys,
Thanks for all the advice. Jezmo the Planes I am considering are made by Seagull. I have progressed from my Seagull Boomerang trainer to a Seagull PC-9 to the Hangar 9 Pulse XT 40. Im am leaning towards the new Edge 540 by Seagull [Black & Yellow ]

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