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No taildragger experience here, so I guess that reduces the likelihood of a purchase significantly. I have been looking at a Lanier Stinger 40 ARF: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXSVE5&P=7 and using that for my .40 LA engine. There isn't much available for a friction bearing .40 sized engine, unfortunately, and I have two of them. So far, I see no parts availability or PDF manual for the Stinger. The model is so new that it's not even listed in RCUniverse. I'm hoping that will be fixed soon.

Regarding the Tango: I would still like to hear more from MMcConville about the possibility of transitioning to a fully symmetrical taildragger eventually, and which approach would be best.

NorfolkSouthern

RE: Tango ARF
 

I think this plane is the eptiome of a "Fun Flyer". I got mine, had it ready to fly in two evenings, and it may well turn out to be one of my favorite planes to just taxi out of the shop when the wind is down and fly in my back yard. I am using an OS Max .55AX, which is just right for lazy flying at 5,500 feet here in Southern Colorado. It also served as a test bed for my new Spectrum-7 system. I don't care if it advertised as "3D' capable...I am well beyond the current addiction to 3D that has hit the younger crowd. Just another opinion, but based on actually buying and flying the plane!!

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retnavycdr,
Where did you put the CG for fun flying? I have mine at 4 3/4", seems more set up for 3D.

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Wow! That is some "backyard" you have. :)

RE: Tango ARF
 

I would recomment the Pulse XT as a second airplane. It is a little better for ground handleing and slower on response in the air. Still had good roll rate but not ballistic like the Tango or Twist can be with a lot of throw.

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CG on mine is at 4.5 inches. right in the center of the recommended 4 to 5 inches in the manual. My back yard is twenty acres of grassy pastures. Unfortunately my wife keeps putting her horses in these pastures! They are not the least bit bothered by the planes but when I first started flying here at home they thought they were vultures or hawks. Now they don't even look up at them.

RE: Tango ARF
 

Sounds like many people are having a good time with this plane. It does look like it will fun fly real well. This is the kind of plane anyone can have fun with. I like to keep similar planes around for those times when you want an inexpensive plane for the "how low can you go inverted" type stuff. I bet it is rock solid inverted while running it inches above the ground all the way down the runway. Most sport planes in this class are low or shoulder wing (tiger 2, 4 star, etc.). The Tango does stand out.

RE: Tango ARF
 

Thanks for confirming what you've been saying???!!!

Give me a break! Several others, including me, have been saying this all throughout this thread. All you had to say was bad-mouthing the plane and trying to compare to a profile plane for some unknown reason!

RE: Tango ARF
 

How does this plane stack up against a good old Modelteck Magic?
Ron

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Plane looks like fun. Anyone got one of these who previously or currently owns a Twist? I just wondered how the flying capabilities compare.

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You guys need to back up....several of us have NOT been trashing the plane for it's sport capabilities. We have been trying to convince you new guys that H9 is trying to pass this thing off as a 3D Monster when it clearly IS NOT!!!!

SO...........you guys enjoys the Tango, I'm sure it will fly the pattern just fine.:D

RE: Tango ARF
 

I never thought it was a 3D monster and I don't think it was marketed to cut into the profile plane sector. I don't think anyone thought that, except for a few Bros who thought us beginners and maybe more advanced pilots were to dumb to know the difference.

I'm a beginner and I'm not even that smart :Dbut I knew the difference. Is anyone getting educated here because of what the Bros are saying?

Maybe your afraid of showing up at the field and find all your fellow Bros are flying Tangos.

Pro Bro Tango.....Hey that rhymes!

(only the author's opinion in the above statements)

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YOU need to back up... you "PRO BROS" are the only one's that think this is supposed to be an all out 3D plane, competing against your sacred MOJO. Everyone else here sees it for what it is, a cool new fun-fly/sport plane. Even the "new guys" here are smart enough to know that... so what's that say for you?

RE: Tango ARF
 

You need to go back and read this thread. I never brought up any comparison of this plane to any other. This thread was started by asking about the plane. The plane was not out yet, so only comments about its design and its description could be made. I gave my opinion about its design and the description given by H9. When I gave a negative opinion about the design of this plane in regards to its 3D capabilities and only its 3D capability, I was accused of bashing the plane.

I am sure Mike Mc could 3D this plane and I am sure I could too, but I still stand by my original opinion that this plane should not be bought as a 3D plane.

Give me a break and Stop putting text in my fingers.


Not everyone can agree and when someone disagrees it is not bashing, it is an opinion.

BTW, I don't fly a MOJO. I have had one in the past and it is a fine plane. I have a home designed scratch built job that is a 3D monster. I also have a 50cc fatty ARF, a combat plane, and a few assorted electrics.

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WOW! Do you think so??!!! We all stand back in AWE of your skills! :eek:

As stated SEVERAL times before, even the newbies are smart enough to know that.

But thanks to all of you "PRO BROS" for stating this obvious fact to the rest of us.

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I don't know why I feel like I need to defend myself against your attacks, but I guess that is human nature.

Why can't you understand that I am entitled to my opinion no matter how obvious it is? If it is so obvious, why are you attacking me for saying it. If it is obvious and you agree with it, why are you attacking me?

What did I ever say or do to you?

Take a look at the vid on my website. You may not be at awe, but you will recognize that I do know 3d and I do know what I am talking about.

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Look at your videos, they were great. I don't fly 3D, but I enjoyed watching.

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Hey guys, just got back from the field after a full day with the Tango and find it to be a snappy sport flier, it might be made to 3D but its forte is sport. It flies all aerobatic manuvers with authority, and rolls like a pinwheel in a hurricane! Low time pilots should set the low rates to 80% of the rates in the manual until you are used to it then crank em up! My CG is @4.5" and flies great there. It is a floater and if you dont slow it down on landing it will fly on by. In short it is just "plane" fun!

RE: Tango ARF
 

Thanks goplaneman.


Planepounder,

How was it inverted?. Will it track straight and stay in a relatively stable altitude. Not sure if the high wing is suited to real low inverted fly bys. Let us know. Glad you like it.

RE: Tango ARF
 

Hey goplaneman, it flew well inverted. With the CG where it is it was neutral to slightly nose heavy which is the way I like em. I tracks well but it is not as at home inverted as say a mid or low wing. Still it is no problem to make low passes upside down. Also it was windy today (15-20mph) not exactly ideal to really say how it does.

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Thank you to the fellow who actually bought one and flew it and put his opinion in this thread about the Tango.
I'd like to read what OWNERS of the Tango have to say.

Paul

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I too have purchased a kit for evaluation. The finish on the model is flawless, no wrinkles any place. Its construction is strait forward, the tank is plumbed, all the hinging is done, the wheels are attached to the landing gear and holes pre-drilled. And yes, they've even included the foam for the batteries and receiver, pre-formed. No cutting necessary. For the price, I'm impressed!

NorfolkSouthern

RE: Tango ARF
 

I purchased this kit and put my electristar C-42 motor and twin 3600 mAh nimh set up in her. I set the control throws to their minimums being new to aerobatics. This plane will do just about eveything you can do. with lipos and the recomended BL-46 engine I am sure it will hover. snap rolls are impressive and the response is extremely good.

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Thinkin about gettin a Tango soon, an I was wondering if anybody that has one could give me a little info. I have an almost new OS LA65 laying around and need a home for it. Just wondering if it'll fit in the mounts on this plane.
I fly profiles an I thought I'd give this one a try since they claim you can do full speed passes with it also.


Ronnie-The Toolman

RE: Tango ARF
 

The Toolman: This plane weighs roughly 4 1/2 to 5 or so pounds. None the less, I have seen a .61 sized engine on a Twist 40 (a Super Tiger, I think). It looked like it was a little too big for that size of plane. It flew very well, with unlimited vertical. But then again, the pilot told me that he wasn't into 3D flying, just wanted an affordable plane for sport. I think the weight of the engine will put the CG a little too far forward, without adding some weight to the tail. You'll probably end up with something heavier that won't float as well, with some reduced 3D capability, and you will have to carefully manage your airspeed. You will want a lower pitched prop for the proper amount of torque at the reduced speeds these planes require, and you will need to land hotter.

NorfolkSouthern

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I'm not really interested in 3d'ing this plane, just something that I can take to the field an play wobble sticks with in the air. The plane is just so ugly it's cute to me.:D

I just don't have the $ right now going into winter to buy a new engine and I hate to rob one off of one of my other planes. I just thought the 65la might be something to throw on it to get some use out of it.

Ronnie

RE: Tango ARF
 

Weight wise, not much differance. Hanger 9 wants you to put in the NX .52. It is larger, but should fit just fine. I run a OS .46, and have to put the battery pack all the way in the front to have the CG in the mid range. I think it will be fine. ;)

RE: Tango ARF
 

Thanx goplane, I figured it would probably be alright in it. I just hate to have an engine sitting around not doing nothing.:D


Ronnie

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Don't be suprised by the high wing, This is more of a 3D plane than it looks. I was hopeing for more of a sport plane myself. I have only been out to the field twice with mine, and Im thinking about putting it up for sale just because it more than I was looking for. Think I will buy another Kaos. :)

RE: Tango ARF
 

Folks, I am going to lock this thread temporarily while I clean it out. All posts that are considered to be argumentative and off topic will be removed. Any more arguing or off topic posts will be met with the same fate and the member possibly being placed on moderated status without warning.

No one will receive a message stating that a post was removed, it would be way too much work at this point

I will reopen the thread once I am done...

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I have only gotten through three pages of editing and deleting posts and the theme of the thread has been totally destroyed so I am going to leave it locked. I am not going to delete it for the time being as there is some good info left.

I do apologize to the members that were holding a good discussion about the Tango.

Here is a link to the new thread I started

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6527527

Just a fair warning, if that thread goes the same way as this one did, posts will be removed or edited without warning and if it gets bad enough, you may find yourself on moderated status without warning.