[moose2851]

looking for help choosing a new plane: wing span 50 - 70" electric, nitro or gas doesn't matter. I want something very versatile meaning if I want to 3D, sport fly, glide or go fast it will.

Any suggestion?

Thanks

[VA6WGO]

http://www.3dhobbyshop.com/70quot-AJ...d_p_15020.html

Cheers,

Will

[marcham]

50-70" is a huge range ... do you have a budget? Do you have a good charger? What about lipos or an engine? Do you have the space to transport a larger aircraft? Do you have access to a good RC field with a paved runway or just grass at the local park?

What's the last plane you flew?

[moose2851]

I have flown an E flite T 34 Mentor a super cub a cessna stuff like that. I am currently flying a super chipmunk with an ASP 61 2 stroke motor. I am also building a 52cc Hangar 9 Extra 260 27% that I am already losing interest in all that is left is fuel and test flights. I prefer electric but like to venture out I have a hyperion EOS0615iDUO3 DC Balance Charger. I fly a Trex 450 and 600E so batteries I am very familiar with.

As far a budget thats why I ask the question I don't want to re invent the wheel I just want to see what other guys like and make a choice from there.

We have lots of room at our club grass runway but it's decent.

The main reason I ask I want to sell all my planes and just have one that I can count on and do the most with. Thanks for the comments I hope to see more coming!

[marcham]

Here's my 2 votes:

http://www.precisionaerobatics.com/p...ls.php?pid=507

or

http://www.precisionaerobatics.com/p...ls.php?pid=409


These 2 planes have very light wing loadings, so you'll need to avoid windy days. In fact, that statement holds true for most electric 3D planes.

[Shawnlh]

I'll second, third, and fourth the vote for 3DHS planes........Absolutely Awesome!!!!
I currently own 3 of them, and will not buy anything else. Build/hardware quality are second to none. Flying characteristics are fantastic. I've flown several other types of 3D capable planes, and I can honestly say, you can't go wrong with 3DHS!!!


BTW, do some research before you look at PA (precision aerobatics) planes. Try here www.rcgroups.com

[marcham]

And a few good choices you can buy locally:

http://www.electrifly.com/largeelectrics/gpma1573.html

http://www.greathobbies.com/producti...od_id=GPMA1572

[Shawnlh]

Originally Posted by marcham

And a few good choices you can buy locally:

http://www.electrifly.com/largeelectrics/gpma1573.html

http://www.greathobbies.com/producti...od_id=GPMA1572

Your kidding right?!?!?!?

[mjws]

The slick above is nice, but it is sure hard to find a cost effective way to get the 3dhs stuff. I just picked up the PA Extra MX, it is a decent all rounder. 58", 6s, Uber Light 3.75lbs, 1300w... nice.

The reality is one plane can't be truly exceptional in all arena's. Everything is a design choice and compromise. There are some 3D/Pattern hybrids that are close. If you wanna go fast grab a racer. For 3D it is always about power to weight and wing loading. Gliding around get a glider 3D/pattern ships aren't designed around that. Nothing will touch a purpose built pattern ship at it's game, same goes for pretty much every discipline.

If you can keep that extra you are building Light, Light, Light it is capable. Think 13lbs... The 30cc 70" gassers are coming into their own for power to weight and huckability. For pure flying, no looks, just great performance a profile can be great. OMP's fusions fly exceptionally. Google: Primo, Mojo, Sabre, SBach the modern profiles can be a TON of fun. They are so light and capable their characteristics are hard to duplicate.

One plane fits all is pretty tough. Give yourself a chance to try a few planes that are truly great designs. Try a profile or good foamy for 3D. Grab a modern pattern ship and discover how pure they fly. Then you can start to discover what truly makes you smile in an airframe's design. I promise a cessna, chipmunk, and even your extra are only scratching the surface.

I'd be done in a month if I had to stick to one airframe. Wring out your extra. Grab something like a parkmaster to throw in with the heli's and bigger stuff. I'll bet you it gets more stick time than you think. My parkmaster and acromaster have thousands and thousands of flights, and they ride with some great planes.

Mike

[moose2851]

Thanks for the info I knew that trying to find a plane "one fits all" would be near impossible just trying to cut down on all the toys is all.

I really like the aeroworks stuff especially the 50cc edge 540 at this point still undecided. Maybe I will just try to pull the wings off the extra 260 in the mean time

Thanks again!