I don't see much posted on the Giles.
Would anyone that has one mind sharing there feelings on it.
Im interested in one but haven't seen a post on it.
The link on the Wildhair web site to the review doesn't realy show the plane off.

How about it any thoughts on this plane.

Hey

You will like the Giles 202 very much. The plane handles very easy, just dont make it tail heavy. I have been flying one for several months now. It flies like a pattern plane, stays where you point it. I flew it with a 3W-75US and it had plenty of power for it. I am now using a BME 102. The landings are easy just keep power on it. Just a little above idle is what I use. Go with the two servo setup in the wings. I am flying mine this year in sportsman IMAC. My plane even with the 102 still weighs in at 22.5 lbs dry. It was right at 23 with the 75 on it. It handles windy days fairly well too. I flew this weekend here in east Texas with steady 20 mph gusts to 25. It gets bumped around naturally but it was surprising how well it handled. If you plan to do alot of 3D stuff. You might consider the 35% extra. The 202 is a little short coupled in my opinion to do alot of the manuevers. That said I found that mine tends to hover rather easily. I am in the process of putting my extra together. Also one thing to consider is that the staff at Wildhare (Patty and Tom) have been short of nothing but wonderful when it comes to answering questions and support for their products. I have been a pain in their butt so I would know this ...... You will also like the way the plane is built, very sturdy. Hopefully you have some big bird experience, if not the instructions really explain to make sure you dont assemble this plane like your normal 60 size sport model. If you have any more questions feel free to email me at [email protected] Just put giles202 on the subject line.

Thanks
Eddie Bernaldez
IMAC 3293

After torturing myself (and Tom) I decided to get a Giles over the Extra Special (also a cool airplane). If you choose, you can get the bigger Giles without spending a lot more $$$ than the 28% Extra. Also, I can fit the Giles in my SUV, not so the big Extra (the Giles is only 6" longer than the Extra Special). This will be my first big airplane and my first gas airplane.

I've researched quite a bit and the consensus seems to be as Eddie says, the Giles is a good IMAC airplane, not as good perhaps for 3D (although I don't understand why, exactly, but as Eddie says it is more short coupled).

I myself am keeping it basic, one aileron servo per wing (albeit JR 8611's), a single cylinder engine, single receiver, etc. I plan to use it in Basic and Sportsman IMAC and if I really like IMAC I'll get a bigger airplane (and a trailer to haul it in, etc.).

I've heard nothing but good about WH support. Anyway, depending on what you're looking for the Giles might be a good choice for you. Most of the people who have them I've talked to seem to like them.

The giles is not known as a heavy 3d airplane but the WH G202 will hover, torque roll etc. with the best of them. It is exceedingly good at anything which can be considered tumbling, waterfalls, tip spins, etc. It's an excellent 3d airplane.

This "short coupled" thing is just, well, wrong.

The full scale G202 has a fuselage length of 240" and a wingspan of 264". That makes the fuselage 91% of the wing span.

A full scale Edge 540T or an Extra 300L has a wingspan of 303" and a fuse length of 264". THat makes their fuse 87% of the wing.

So in fact the Giles has a proportionally longer fuselage than an Extra or Edge.

Someone once said they are short coupled and since then everybody repeats it. Taint so.

TF

There you go guys, from the source. Anyway, I'm looking forward to getting my Giles. 3D, IMAC, whatever, it will take my flying skills a while to catch up with the capabilities of the airplane.

Lemme add a little here ---
The Giles has a shorter length from the CG to the tail group.
Why?
the wing layout.
The Edge has a straight LE -do the CG is closer to the LE at the root
The Giles has a straight TE- so the CG is further from the LE at the root.
Your own choice of which plane is best, is usually based on appearance - just like topless dancers .
For stability -in a hover position - a model with the longest distance from CG to tail group -is usually better. (bigger is better)
If you actually intend on flying the model thru sequences as well as floppin and hoverin around- you may find that the Giles layout is a better compromise.
It has a better lateral fuselage area distribution than the EDGE. So potentially better in rollin and point maneuvers.
In either case - remember - BOTH are compromises .
And yes - I have flown the WH Giles /Edge and Extra.
All fly slightly differently -

Slobn,

If you do a search on "Wild Hare Giles 202" you will actually find a few good threads to read on the airplane.

I have been flying mine for about 6 mo. and could not be happier with the plane and its performance.ZDZ 80 for power which seems to be perfect for this plane.The wind today was about 20 mph and didn't have much affect on the plane,very solid performer.