Considering an MB339 for the next purchase and would like some feedback on which manufacturer to choose please.

I’m looking at the 2.4m version so it’s Skymaster, Feibao or C&C Models. The Airworld is too big for my transportation and cost.

I’ve read some negative comments on RCU lately regarding Skymaster so I’m a bit cautious. I haven’t seen a Feibao model in the flesh or C&C. C&C are the most expensive and shipping from Italy is ridiculous but if people feel they are a better product then that may be the way to go.

Appreciate any advice and comparisons from people who have had a good look at each manufacturers version of the 339 can offer.

Cheers,

Dave

I vote for FB. I currently have 3 FB jets. All fly well. FB construction is excellent. Unlike SM, you don't have to re-engineer anything to get it to work properly. CF laminate formers, good quality paint and everything fits. The clear canopy plastic is much thicker than SM and doesn't implode. My only complaint is the nuts, bolts etc are typical Chinese junk and just throw them away and use quality stuff. You will need to upgrade the fuel pickup tubes and lines to a bigger diameter and better quality. The pushrods are titanium but don't always match length wise for the application.. Both of these issues are being worked by FB. . I have a Dolphin L and T-33 with air retracts which work well. I also have a Dolphin S with electric gear which works well also. One of our members had a FB 339 and it flies absolutely great. He recently passed and it is for sale. Too bad you are in Australia. Takeoff and landings are docile. It flies like a big trainer. Hope this helps.

Also had the Fei Bao MB-339 quite a few years ago. IMO, it had no bad flight characteristics, and it was a joy to fly.

I have the FB mb-339 and it's just so easy to fly...My only concern is worrying about the wing folding during a loop because of the wing span lol.

The things you have been reading are nothing new.

I've noticed the extra "engineering" that SM kits have needed for years. And I still buy them. That's the name of the game.

Thank you to those that responded and shared their views, great information. I might sit on the fence and see what the C&C models 2.5mt brings to the fight in a few months.

Cheers,

Dave