Community
Search
Notices
RC Pattern Flying Discuss all topics pertaining to RC Pattern Flying in this forum.

Tai Ji, Zen or Swallow?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-31-2003 | 03:13 PM
  #1  
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 189
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
From: Mexico, D.F., MEXICO
Default Tai Ji, Zen or Swallow?

I am trying to decide which plane will hold my new YS 110, I will like to hear opinions.

Thank you very much

Alfredo
Old 12-31-2003 | 03:31 PM
  #2  
Pro pattern's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 368
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Savaneta, ARUBA
Default RE: Tai Ji, Zen or Swallow?

Hello Alfredo,

I have the Zen 90 and in my opinion it fly’s very well.
I have a YS 91FZ and it has plenty of vertical. ( currently flying the advance sequence )
With the YS 110 it will fly even better because of the power increase with the YS 110.
I think the power difference between these two engine is about 25 %.

Hope this help you decide,
Old 12-31-2003 | 06:37 PM
  #3  
Junior Member
My Feedback: (1)
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Tallahassee, FL,
Default RE: Tai Ji, Zen or Swallow?

I've been flying a Tai Ji for about a year with a YS91 and love it. The Swallow is a great plane for the price, but I think the Tai Ji or the Zen both fly a little better.
Old 12-31-2003 | 08:52 PM
  #4  
PatternPilot's Avatar
My Feedback: (58)
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 1,807
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Knoxville, TN
Default RE: Tai Ji, Zen or Swallow?

Hi Here is my 2 cents,

Take a look at the Viper 91 by Zimpro, Very light wood ARC plane with carbon fiber options if you want. Here is the web site www.pub.nxs.net/dhunt
The plane will take the YS without a problem and also has fixed gear, here are some pixs.

scott
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Ay74588.jpg
Views:	21
Size:	56.2 KB
ID:	86662   Click image for larger version

Name:	Av67374.jpg
Views:	20
Size:	73.1 KB
ID:	86663   Click image for larger version

Name:	Rw57451.jpg
Views:	25
Size:	79.5 KB
ID:	86664  
Old 01-01-2004 | 09:38 PM
  #5  
Junior Member
My Feedback: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Raleigh, NC
Default RE: Tai Ji, Zen or Swallow?

I have a Tai Ji with a YS 91FZ. It's a wonderful plane, but I did have a few issues. The retracts that came with it are useless. Replace it with a Bolly fixed gear. Also, the canopy is really weak. I have painted and fiberglassed mine to keep it from cracking. The Tai Ji is fairly light for its size. Mine weights 8lbs 4oz.

I have flown a Swallow with a YS 91FZ. It flies nicely, but it is heavy. . . more than 9lbs. With a YS 110, it should be fine.

I would strongly recommend you consider the Quest from Creek Hobbies. It's only $250 and I understand that it flies very well. I believe it's a 9lb plane too, but the YS 110 should haul it.

Good luck!

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.