Something different for 50cc?
01-18-2009, 10:21 AM
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Something different for 50cc?
Looking for something a little different for my next 50cc model. I already have a EF Yak 88" and a Compy 2x2 so I don't want another Yak or Extra but this seems to be most of the choice currently. The two I have come up with so far is either a Sukhoi SU26 and I am liking the GlobalRC offering or the old Chip Hyde Vision 3D.
Not a lot of choice with Sukhoi's and the GlobalRC one looks about the best but I don't have any idea of the quality or flight characteristics. It's a fairly cheap model and I have been spoilt with EF quality so don't want to be disappointed. The one I really like is the new H9 but that demands a 85cc lump so the costs put it out for the time being.
Really interested in the Chip Hyde Vision 3D but I know Chip went out of business a couple of years back. ProBuild in the UK can still get them from the factory so still might be able to get my mitts on one if I really wanted to go that way. Liking the idea of this model as it has a freestyle look about it and some of the best models I have flown have the long moment arm, UltraRC Rock 'n' Roll, Capiche 140 to name two. However I am aware this is an old design so is there anything else out there with a similar design?
Any other suggestions for a 50cc freestyle/3D model that is not a Yak or Extra??
Not a lot of choice with Sukhoi's and the GlobalRC one looks about the best but I don't have any idea of the quality or flight characteristics. It's a fairly cheap model and I have been spoilt with EF quality so don't want to be disappointed. The one I really like is the new H9 but that demands a 85cc lump so the costs put it out for the time being.
Really interested in the Chip Hyde Vision 3D but I know Chip went out of business a couple of years back. ProBuild in the UK can still get them from the factory so still might be able to get my mitts on one if I really wanted to go that way. Liking the idea of this model as it has a freestyle look about it and some of the best models I have flown have the long moment arm, UltraRC Rock 'n' Roll, Capiche 140 to name two. However I am aware this is an old design so is there anything else out there with a similar design?
Any other suggestions for a 50cc freestyle/3D model that is not a Yak or Extra??
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RE: Something different for 50cc?
This doesn't answer your question, but leads you in another direction. Since you already have 2 good 50cc airplanes, why get another one? The more time you put in on an airframe the better you will know and be able to fly it. So my suggestion is to take your time and save up a few extra pennies and buy a 33%-35% airplane. Bigger does fly better.
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RE: Something different for 50cc?
Have you seen the new PAU 30% Suk. www.flypau.com. Flyfalcons has a thread on it in this forum also.
01-18-2009, 10:51 AM
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RE: Something different for 50cc?
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Looking for something a little different for my next 50cc model. I already have a EF Yak 88" and a Compy 2x2 so I don't want another Yak or Extra but this seems to be most of the choice currently. The two I have come up with so far is either a Sukhoi SU26 and I am liking the GlobalRC offering or the old Chip Hyde Vision 3D.
Not a lot of choice with Sukhoi's and the GlobalRC one looks about the best but I don't have any idea of the quality or flight characteristics. It's a fairly cheap model and I have been spoilt with EF quality so don't want to be disappointed. The one I really like is the new H9 but that demands a 85cc lump so the costs put it out for the time being.
Really interested in the Chip Hyde Vision 3D but I know Chip went out of business a couple of years back. ProBuild in the UK can still get them from the factory so still might be able to get my mitts on one if I really wanted to go that way. Liking the idea of this model as it has a freestyle look about it and some of the best models I have flown have the long moment arm, UltraRC Rock 'n' Roll, Capiche 140 to name two. However I am aware this is an old design so is there anything else out there with a similar design?
Any other suggestions for a 50cc freestyle/3D model that is not a Yak or Extra??
Looking for something a little different for my next 50cc model. I already have a EF Yak 88" and a Compy 2x2 so I don't want another Yak or Extra but this seems to be most of the choice currently. The two I have come up with so far is either a Sukhoi SU26 and I am liking the GlobalRC offering or the old Chip Hyde Vision 3D.
Not a lot of choice with Sukhoi's and the GlobalRC one looks about the best but I don't have any idea of the quality or flight characteristics. It's a fairly cheap model and I have been spoilt with EF quality so don't want to be disappointed. The one I really like is the new H9 but that demands a 85cc lump so the costs put it out for the time being.
Really interested in the Chip Hyde Vision 3D but I know Chip went out of business a couple of years back. ProBuild in the UK can still get them from the factory so still might be able to get my mitts on one if I really wanted to go that way. Liking the idea of this model as it has a freestyle look about it and some of the best models I have flown have the long moment arm, UltraRC Rock 'n' Roll, Capiche 140 to name two. However I am aware this is an old design so is there anything else out there with a similar design?
Any other suggestions for a 50cc freestyle/3D model that is not a Yak or Extra??
01-18-2009, 11:04 AM
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RE: Something different for 50cc?
why not something completely different like a BIPE ?? Something like a good ultimate or pitts of some type. There are tons of them being made , but very few out there compared to the mono wings. As far as mono wings go.....look into a Sukhoi or possibly a Katana. I'm a huge fan of the Sukhois and own a 35% and a 40% , but i'm also a fan of the katanas as well......very underrated aircraft to be honest!
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RE: Something different for 50cc?
ORIGINAL: rcairflr
This doesn't answer your question, but leads you in another direction. Since you already have 2 good 50cc airplanes, why get another one? The more time you put in on an airframe the better you will know and be able to fly it. So my suggestion is to take your time and save up a few extra pennies and buy a 33%-35% airplane. Bigger does fly better.
This doesn't answer your question, but leads you in another direction. Since you already have 2 good 50cc airplanes, why get another one? The more time you put in on an airframe the better you will know and be able to fly it. So my suggestion is to take your time and save up a few extra pennies and buy a 33%-35% airplane. Bigger does fly better.
I also already have a Compy 2.6m Extra in the garage that I bought a year or so ago but I have been selling that off as I don't want to go that size / investment yet. Prefer to stick with the 50cc models.
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RE: Something different for 50cc?
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why not something completely different like a BIPE ?? Something like a good ultimate or pitts of some type. There are tons of them being made , but very few out there compared to the mono wings. As far as mono wings go.....look into a Sukhoi or possibly a Katana. I'm a huge fan of the Sukhois and own a 35% and a 40% , but i'm also a fan of the katanas as well......very underrated aircraft to be honest!
why not something completely different like a BIPE ?? Something like a good ultimate or pitts of some type. There are tons of them being made , but very few out there compared to the mono wings. As far as mono wings go.....look into a Sukhoi or possibly a Katana. I'm a huge fan of the Sukhois and own a 35% and a 40% , but i'm also a fan of the katanas as well......very underrated aircraft to be honest!
Sukhoi is on my list if I can find one that I like but I am a big fan also
01-18-2009, 01:29 PM
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RE: Something different for 50cc?
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I know what you are talking about. I have an EF 110" Yak and 88" Extra and don't plan to get rid of either on anytime soon. The plane that has me fired up right now is the new EF 50cc Cap. I have already looked at one of Chris's prototypes and it looks sweet. I already have my name on one and I hope it comes in soon. Chris is also working on a 50cc Edge.
I know what you are talking about. I have an EF 110" Yak and 88" Extra and don't plan to get rid of either on anytime soon. The plane that has me fired up right now is the new EF 50cc Cap. I have already looked at one of Chris's prototypes and it looks sweet. I already have my name on one and I hope it comes in soon. Chris is also working on a 50cc Edge.
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RE: Something different for 50cc?
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Have you seen the new PAU 30% Suk. www.flypau.com. Flyfalcons has a thread on it in this forum also.
Have you seen the new PAU 30% Suk. www.flypau.com. Flyfalcons has a thread on it in this forum also.
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RE: Something different for 50cc?
I'm not sure if you can get the Wildhare planes in the U.K., but you might look at them. He has a really nice Sukhoi and 2 really nice Edges in the 50cc range.
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RE: Something different for 50cc?
Yep we can get the WH gear in the UK. I have been looking at the Sukhoi for a while but from people who have flown both they have recommended the GlobalRC one in preference.
Not a lot of love for the CH Vision so far?
Not a lot of love for the CH Vision so far?
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RE: Something different for 50cc?
I think you would like the new edge from WH, I have flown the smaller of the two 50cc edges and it was nice. I would be willing to bet the larger 50cc one is even sweater, price is right too.
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RE: Something different for 50cc?
Get yourself a Great Planes performance series Ultimate bipe..... It is an extremely nice plane and is a total blast to fly. Field set up is very quick and easy thanks to the thumbscrew fasteners on the struts. It flys better then my 33% Aeroworks Ulty. I have a Brillelli 46cc GT in mine but most are using DA 50 and DL 50 engines.
Here is a pic of mine...
Here is a pic of mine...
01-19-2009, 09:05 AM
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Get yourself a Great Planes performance series Ultimate bipe..... It is an extremely nice plane and is a total blast to fly. Field set up is very quick and easy thanks to the thumbscrew fasteners on the struts. It flys better then my 33% Aeroworks Ulty. I have a Brillelli 46cc GT in mine but most are using DA 50 and DL 50 engines.
Here is a pic of mine...
Get yourself a Great Planes performance series Ultimate bipe..... It is an extremely nice plane and is a total blast to fly. Field set up is very quick and easy thanks to the thumbscrew fasteners on the struts. It flys better then my 33% Aeroworks Ulty. I have a Brillelli 46cc GT in mine but most are using DA 50 and DL 50 engines.
Here is a pic of mine...
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RE: Something different for 50cc?
Another option would be the Great Planes Reactor 160. I'm building the EF Yak 88" right now and I have one of these for my next build. The quality is very similar to the EF in my opinion. Top notch. And the people who fly this plane really like it. I think it will be nice. Also, priced very competively. Comes in right at 16lbs 0ozs. It's customer made for a DA 50. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXUSE0&P=ML
Just another one to think about.
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RE: Something different for 50cc?
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Get yourself a Great Planes performance series Ultimate bipe..... It is an extremely nice plane and is a total blast to fly. Field set up is very quick and easy thanks to the thumbscrew fasteners on the struts. It flys better then my 33% Aeroworks Ulty. I have a Brillelli 46cc GT in mine but most are using DA 50 and DL 50 engines.
Here is a pic of mine...
Get yourself a Great Planes performance series Ultimate bipe..... It is an extremely nice plane and is a total blast to fly. Field set up is very quick and easy thanks to the thumbscrew fasteners on the struts. It flys better then my 33% Aeroworks Ulty. I have a Brillelli 46cc GT in mine but most are using DA 50 and DL 50 engines.
Here is a pic of mine...
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RE: Something different for 50cc?
ORIGINAL: Barry Cazier
Another option would be the Great Planes Reactor 160. I'm building the EF Yak 88" right now and I have one of these for my next build. The quality is very similar to the EF in my opinion. Top notch. And the people who fly this plane really like it. I think it will be nice. Also, priced very competively. Comes in right at 16lbs 0ozs. It's customer made for a DA 50.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXUSE0&P=ML
Just another one to think about.
Thanks
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Another option would be the Great Planes Reactor 160. I'm building the EF Yak 88" right now and I have one of these for my next build. The quality is very similar to the EF in my opinion. Top notch. And the people who fly this plane really like it. I think it will be nice. Also, priced very competively. Comes in right at 16lbs 0ozs. It's customer made for a DA 50. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXUSE0&P=ML
Just another one to think about.
Thanks
Barry
01-20-2009, 09:27 PM
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RE: Something different for 50cc?
My flying buddy and I flew the feathers off of a Vision and I wish they were still available here. I have the carcass in my shop now with it slated to go on the build table as soon as I finish my current project. I think you'll be hard pressed to find a better beater plane. I wonder how much it would cost me to get one of those shipped here.
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RE: Something different for 50cc?
Second vote for the Reactor 160...I'm just putting the finishing touches on mine and hope to maiden it tomorrow. There is a guy in South America on another board that put in a pipe tunnel on his and he likes the way his flies, DA-50 I believe he has on it...
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RE: Something different for 50cc?
Just saw this thread, HERE'S THE LOVE FOR CH DV!!!! I have one(over 1 year old)now and after several months flying it I heard of another one for sale and got that one too, along w/N.I.B. DA50 to, both for about $600. If you love super locked-in harriers, (I MEAN LOCKED BABY!!!!) wicked TR's, so fast your head spins, blistering rolling harriers, hovers DOD, the DV's for you. Now try to find one N.I.B, thats the challenge. They sell them in South America, forget the country and UK too as mentioned above. I saw the Vision in S.A. too, guess Chip sold the rights. It is built a little bit "old school", not much laser cutting & design from looking at it. Not a lot of room for ignition,batts, but it does fit in there and the plane isWILD WILD WILD to fly. At 18.5 lbs BTW DA50-no problemo, pulls out with plenty of grunt, no reason to tweek the weight. Forgot to mention point rolls with NO rudder input needed, or elevator for that matter, very little coupling, it loves to fly on its side, my kind of flying!!!!!!!
BRING THE DV BACK CHIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!35% WOULD BE AWESOME
BRING THE DV BACK CHIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!35% WOULD BE AWESOME
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RE: Something different for 50cc?
If you don't mind building, how about an Ohio Model Products Edge Hybrid? You like 3D and this might just be your ticket. I've got one on the bench. They advertise 16 lbs flying weight and it has a 92" wing. I think it is going to be a 3-d Animal!
