Anyone Seen This Plane
 

Has anyone seen this plane?

[link=http://216.86.38.243/POLKS/itemdesc.asp?CartId={76EVEREST369B2C-0BFE-47DE-8807-DA455EFD6900}&ic=PLK10080&eq=&Tp=]Polks Hobbies Triplane[/link]

I don't know what is off, but I'm not sure a geared 400 can haul around a 8lb plane, but then again 8lbs seems a little much for that size plane anyway, so I don't know what is wrong. However, it is still in price range anyway. I really like how triplanes look, but there isn't any others available in electric size.

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RE: Anyone Seen This Plane
 

It's just a miss print. They, also, have a Tiger Moth listing 24.3 oz, but, when you click on more info, it says 5 pounds! NO s400 is going to fly an 8 pound plane. Even if brushless!

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Yes, that was what I thought too. Still, i'm willing to spend a little more if it is a good plane.

3 wings 40in each could add up to 8lbs pretty quick I suppose.

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bump... how about any Polks Hobbies info?

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Try this link on for size: [link=http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=286201&highlight=POLK+FOKKER+]fokker discussion.[/link]

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I got mine and flew it for the first time today. I have a OS 25 LA on mine and it is plenty of power. I was flying at about half throttle and it was still able to lift. I had a dogfight with another WW1 biplane and I won. This plane is nice to fly. The hardest part is making sure to pick up enough ground speed before you take off. Landing is also interesting just because the plane just stays up there forever and has a lot of lift
Here are some of my pics today.
I put real hinges in the ailerons but was able to leave the elevator just the way it was.

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I fly an 8 1/2lb Internet rc cessna 177 with a speed 700 and a 2x1 belt drive on 14 cells.Flys great. Jerry

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Try the DR1 from horsefly hobbies. I have one, it is a blast, but keeps you on your toes. It has unlimited vertical and rolls like a bat. Hovers very nice as well. The main challenge with it is to fly it feeding both ailron and rudder on turns. It is good practice, and it is fast enough to improve your hand eye coordination. AUW 7.5 oz.