Best 90 size pattern plane
06-04-2005 | 06:43 PM
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From: Laguna Niguel, CA
Best 90 size pattern plane
What seems to be the best " Honest" 90 size pattern plane. If money were no object. Also any suggestions on 50-60 size.
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06-04-2005 | 07:52 PM
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From: Endicott,
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RE: Best 90 size pattern plane
If you want to build a kit, the MK Topstar 1.10 or Skystar .90 are excellent, modern choices. Designed around the YS 91/1.10, but please do NOT use the MK soft mount. The kits are about $300
In an ARF a notch ahead in quality compared to the others, look at Planes Plus Dream 1.10. Very light, beautiful workmanship, again designed for the YS 1.10. The cost is about $450
One thing to consider (and I know as I went the MK Skystar route) is that for what you will spend outfitting either of these two, you can have a 2 meter Focus with an OS 1.60 for the same or less money. The Focus does fly very well, personally I do not care for the looks...but they fly well and the price is now below $400 for an ARC.
In either case get either digital or at least coreless double BB servos from either JR or Futaba- makes a big difference. There were some outstanding articles recently on control system setup in the K-Factor (NSRCA publication)- worth a look.
Good luck- let us know what you wind up with.
Scott
In an ARF a notch ahead in quality compared to the others, look at Planes Plus Dream 1.10. Very light, beautiful workmanship, again designed for the YS 1.10. The cost is about $450
One thing to consider (and I know as I went the MK Skystar route) is that for what you will spend outfitting either of these two, you can have a 2 meter Focus with an OS 1.60 for the same or less money. The Focus does fly very well, personally I do not care for the looks...but they fly well and the price is now below $400 for an ARC.
In either case get either digital or at least coreless double BB servos from either JR or Futaba- makes a big difference. There were some outstanding articles recently on control system setup in the K-Factor (NSRCA publication)- worth a look.
Good luck- let us know what you wind up with.
Scott
06-04-2005 | 11:22 PM
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RE: Best 90 size pattern plane
The CA Model Epsilon 90 is available as a kit for $199.99 or as an ARC(not sure on $$ for ARC. Do a search for the Epsilon here. The plane is top notch!
06-06-2005 | 02:52 PM
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RE: Best 90 size pattern plane
The Swallow .90 from giant scale planes is a good plane for about $210 dollars.. I know I know gsp charges and arm and leg for s+h but the plane is very good for the $$
06-06-2005 | 08:33 PM
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From: Chandler,
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RE: Best 90 size pattern plane
If money is truly no object I like our Austar-Z110. The web sit sez the completely painted airframe weighs 1700g but mine was actually 1591g! You could add the gear and still not quite be at 1700g.
If you want to see what I am talking about you can see it here: http://www.oxai.us/Models-Austar.htm
It is expensive. Almost $1700. But, if you want a built up airplane with CF pipe tunnel, and canopy with glass engine bay that is built to the Japanese standards this is the plane for you. Oxai builds them for Mr. Naurke to sell in Japan to pattern guys who fly the lower classes.
If you want to see what I am talking about you can see it here: http://www.oxai.us/Models-Austar.htm
It is expensive. Almost $1700. But, if you want a built up airplane with CF pipe tunnel, and canopy with glass engine bay that is built to the Japanese standards this is the plane for you. Oxai builds them for Mr. Naurke to sell in Japan to pattern guys who fly the lower classes.
