hey chip have you ever flown this plane will an OS 160 do the trick for vertical performance

Haven't ever flown one so I don't know, what s the weight supposed to be? If more then 11 pounds it won't be real impressive I don't think.

Chip

I have a sig xtra with the OS160 and an 18x8 pro-zinger. Flies well, but just as DV said, it doesn't sing any 3d music because of the weight. I've seriously comtemplated stripping it down to try to shave some lbs. Right now, with nimh batt., hitech 605's (and a digital on rudd.) it weighs 13lbs. 2oz. I get plenty of vertical for IMAC (intermediate) but it suffers on uplines on a windy day. If my wife hadn't personally bought the xtra for me, I would dump it in a minute for a capX. Still though, the xtra flies real straight for precision manuevers. Hope this helps.....

what if i used a saito 180 with an 18/6 prop

Better but not great. The main problem I feel is the wing loading....and that wont change with a bigger motor....

I got to see a capX.....arrived at my friend's house today.........very nice and very light. I just cant believe how light the fuse is built...very nice woodwork and FOAM sheeted decks!! Also, the graphics are all Vinyl.......nice. We rested it next to his Sig cap and saw the minor differences in dimensions....but I'm willing to bet the big diff. is in the wing loading....

Weight is everything especially with this size of plane, and 2 pounds is a ton. The CAPX is nothing like the sig and I had never even seen one in person, however they are going to be somewhat similiar to each other because they are both modeled after the same full scale which dictated my outline <G> The saito is very similiar in performance to the OS, so I do not think you will notice any performance increase, just more moving parts to deal with.

Chip


what if i used a saito 180 with an 18/6 prop
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i like this plane an would put a saito 180 on it

Chip,

Sorry, it was not my intention to lead anyone into thinking that you simply modified a Sig cap. It is obvious that this machine was from the ground up to meet your standards. I hope this product sells extremely well for you......mainly because I would like to see you do justice to other scale models of this size range.....


Regards,
Mark

Thank you very much, I apologize for being a little defensive, I probably should of taken a break last night as this week has been very hectic.

Chip

hey chip how do you think i should go about sheading pounds for the Sig Extra i went ahead and bought it and have it built in 2 nights it has enlarged elevators!! they modified them i have no idea how but it can pre hinged too i have a saito 180 mounted and the new Futaba 7CHP how and had 4 flights logged on it with that prop combo it has unlimited vertical as far as i can see i haven weighed it but i think its around 13 pounds what should i change to shead some weight so i get better speed i was amazed it has invinity vertical but its not the kind of high speed vertical. Any help would be appreciated.

Chip,

Can you hear us extra lovers screaming for an Extra-X?.....please help us, we have heavy planes and we cant get up...


Mark

Its coming, the 34% is already in country and I am going to rig it next week. It is a 100cc size, and the other 2 sizes are right behind it. Still gonna be a while, but there comin

Chip

hi guys, thinking to buy one sig extra for a moki 180, what do you thik about, i have an extra engine and that gona be a good plane for it, or not? tanks for your comments. [8D]

had a moki 2.1 in mine and it went staight up but still not to fast.great for imac

Did you use the stock Saito 180 muffler? How did you clear the cowel with it? I am at that stage of assembly and wondering what muffler choice is the best.

Hey, guys. I'm acquiring a SIG Extra 300XS with an FPE 2.4 gasser. It will have a Meijlik 20X10 carbon fiber prop or Bolly 20X10 carbon fiber prop. According to the present owner, it goes vertical for IMAC basic routines just great. I am looking forward to it. Hey, Chip; Have you heard anything about First Place Engines? Also, what are some good starting setups for this airplane (from anyone who has one)? Thanks.

sorry but i have no experience with that combo.

Chip

I have some questions on Digital servos and programming them. I know that Hitec sells a separate programmer for their digital servos, how do you program Futaba and JR digital servos? Also, can anyone give me an idea what servos I should use in my SIG Extra300XS(with an FPE 2.4 engine)? Thank you so much for all of your help.
PS: This is my first gasser and my second 1/4 scale airplane. My first was a Goldberg Ultimate (almost 1/4 scale).
Crystal[]

Just a report to all of you guys in regards to my SIG Extra300XS. I test flew the plane, today, and I really had a great time with it. Just got 2 flights, one where a friend of mine flew it and then one where I flew it on my own. I am very please with the FPE 40cc (2.4) engine and am using a Futaba 9CAP with a PCM receiver.
Crystaleagle
PS: Thanks for all of your help.