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Is this a good plane?

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Old 03-09-2006 | 02:27 AM
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Sky Master Plane
Radio Controller + Ariel
Flight Pack (9.6v 650 mAh NIMH)
UK Standard Mains Charger (300mA)
Screwdriver + Fittings & Screws + Accessories
Instruction Manual and DVD
Boxed (Brand New)
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Wingspan: 50 inches
Length: 32.5 inches mm
Max Speed: 6 Metres/Sec


Is this a good plane for $65

Old 03-09-2006 | 07:45 AM
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Sorry, I can't help! I've never heard of this plane, where is it advertized? I guess this doesn't really matter, as obviously if I haven't heard of it, I certainly haven't flown it! The price appears awfully cheap!
Old 03-09-2006 | 09:27 AM
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Could it be this?

[link=http://www3.animebox.com.hk/index.php?lang=en&page=rc_plane02]http://www3.animebox.com.hk/index.php?lang=en&page=rc_plane02[/link]

[link=http://www.jprtrading.com/shop/product_info.php/products_id/364]http://www.jprtrading.com/shop/product_info.php/products_id/364[/link]

If so, purely going by the description and image i'd say no, looks like a cheap toy to me.



Whats your budget?
What kind of space do you have available to fly in?


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Old 03-09-2006 | 10:43 AM
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You are not going to find a good RTF plane for $65. You may find a nice toy.

You definitely need to provide a solid link to the info if you want an in depth evaluation.

Edit to add "RTF" to please Kiswa.
Old 03-09-2006 | 11:21 AM
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If they only want $65 for both the plane AND the radio, then my guess is that it's not much more than toy. Places like this are where the expression "You get what you pay for" comes into play. The marketers of toys such as this do a great job of describing them so that they sound like the are great planes, but when they come out of they box they are still nothing more than toy that won't last too long. Save your money and buy a "real" plane.

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The first link is it.
Old 03-09-2006 | 05:15 PM
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2 ch radio, probably throttle and rudder. Claims it will go 300 meters high (@900 ft) I doubt it but why anyway. Dismensions don't appear to be correct in ad. Stay away unless you have money to burn. If so, send it to me. j/k
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ORIGINAL: bruce88123

You are not going to find a good plane for $65. You may find a nice toy.

You definitely need to provide a solid link to the info if you want an in depth evaluation.
What about the Sky Raider Mach I or Mach II? They're only about $55 at my LHS and from what I've heard very good planes.

Actually, I'm going to make a post about the Mach II so... don't bother replying to that, reply in my new post instead (I want opinions). Sorry.
Old 03-09-2006 | 05:57 PM
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ORIGINAL: kiswa

ORIGINAL: bruce88123

You are not going to find a good plane for $65. You may find a nice toy.

You definitely need to provide a solid link to the info if you want an in depth evaluation.
What about the Sky Raider Mach I or Mach II? They're only about $55 at my LHS and from what I've heard very good planes.

Actually, I'm going to make a post about the Mach II so... don't bother replying to that, reply in my new post instead (I want opinions). Sorry.
Are they complete with radio and everything
Old 03-09-2006 | 06:07 PM
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No.... Okay, I see your point.

But you didn't say that in your original post!
Old 03-09-2006 | 06:14 PM
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OK Kiswa, I updated my other post just for you.

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