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cf-drg · 02-16-2004, 08:43 PM

Well I think I might just buy my first Arf...I'm looking at getting a Seagull PC9 for $169.99 and am wondering what you think of it.. I haven't seen one and would be mail ordering it.....So I have no idea what it is like!!
Any comments would be helpful...

salty morgan · 02-16-2004, 08:53 PM

but i haven't seen one either. i've asked about them, mentioned the good looks and supposedly completeness of the kits and the cheap price, and the old dogs tell me 'you get what you pay for'.

i really like em though, (and the super stearman i think they have)

let me know what you think of it if you get it

Fly Guy · 02-27-2004, 05:05 PM

Picked up one of these ARF's a couple of months ago, really complete and very nicely covered. Had to tighten up the wrinkes and secure the covering before opening up holes, its covered with good quality stuff though. Not too heavy and hinges are pinned. The construction is very nice and straight. I've CA'd the formers I could reach just to be sure. Will seal the tank area due to the hole in the f/w where the fuel tubing exits.(3/4" dia) Tail feathers line up nice and square with out any trimming. Only "ugly" is the gap between the spinner and cowl. The cowl is f/G and not too heavy. Nice thick airfoil on the wing, should slow up nicely and float on by. Wing halves matched perfectly but the main spar brace is loose and sloppy in the channels in the wing. Use LOTS of slow cure epoxy here to fill the gaps. Wing saddle area is a near perfect fit. Gotta like jig built planes.

Should fly ok nothing twisted or misaligned on this kit . Gotta wait till the snow melts. Nice lines on this one. The price cant be beat. Let you know how it flys when it warms up here.

nony · 02-27-2004, 08:41 PM

I bought one of their Extra 300's. Surprisingly complete. A few wrinkles to iron out, but it went together pretty well- especially after I noticed the fine print that mentions the need for an exhaust extension. It is a real floater in the air...and the factory control throws were waaaaay to tame for me.

medvig · 03-10-2004, 09:30 AM

I looked at one at Great Hobbies in Edmonton. Looks very nice, felt light.
well packaged.

cf-drg · 03-10-2004, 11:35 PM

How much is it from great hobbies??? Called Hobby Wholesale and they said they are back ordered...There's is 169.99...

rianek · 03-11-2004, 01:15 PM

I checked the GH website

SEA11300 PC-9 Roulette ARF 169.99

not sure if the free MAAC shipping over $100.00 applies, I would call GH and check with them.

http://www.greathobbies.com

cf-drg · 03-28-2004, 07:57 PM

Well got the PC-9 flying today and was suprised at what you get for what you pay.... Flew great and can't go wrong for the price...Couple of issues with the instructions but nothing I couldn't figure out.... I would give this a

for someone looking for this type of aircraft...

MikeCo · 08-10-2004, 01:10 PM

I'm looking at getting this plane but have a question about my Tx. I use a Jr Quattro (4 Channel, no dual rates or expo), Will this Tx be ok for the PC-9?

Thanks,

cf-drg · 08-17-2004, 10:35 AM

Your radio will be fine... This aircraft is a glorified low wing trainer....You will need a "Y" harness and 5 servos for it ( there's 2 in the wing )....
Over all its a good sunday flying aircraft.....

02-16-2004, 08:43 PM	#1
cf-drg RCC Master Contributor I am: Darren G Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Victoria BC Radio of choice: Airtronics # of RCs: 12 Feedback: 4 / 100% Posts: 1,350 Total Props: 28	Seagull ARF PC9 Roulettes Remove this ad - become a site supporter! Well I think I might just buy my first Arf...I'm looking at getting a Seagull PC9 for $169.99 and am wondering what you think of it.. I haven't seen one and would be mail ordering it.....So I have no idea what it is like!! Any comments would be helpful... __________________ Darren loves Floatplanes and dirt bikes
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02-16-2004, 08:53 PM	#2
salty morgan Guest Join Date: Sep 2003 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 267 Total Props: 0	well, it sure looks nice but i haven't seen one either. i've asked about them, mentioned the good looks and supposedly completeness of the kits and the cheap price, and the old dogs tell me 'you get what you pay for'. i really like em though, (and the super stearman i think they have) let me know what you think of it if you get it
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02-27-2004, 05:05 PM	#3
Fly Guy RCC Apprentice I am: Gary L Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Markham, Ontario Radio of choice: JR # of RCs: 35 Feedback: 6 / 100% Posts: 36 Total Props: 0	Building a Seagull PC9 Picked up one of these ARF's a couple of months ago, really complete and very nicely covered. Had to tighten up the wrinkes and secure the covering before opening up holes, its covered with good quality stuff though. Not too heavy and hinges are pinned. The construction is very nice and straight. I've CA'd the formers I could reach just to be sure. Will seal the tank area due to the hole in the f/w where the fuel tubing exits.(3/4" dia) Tail feathers line up nice and square with out any trimming. Only "ugly" is the gap between the spinner and cowl. The cowl is f/G and not too heavy. Nice thick airfoil on the wing, should slow up nicely and float on by. Wing halves matched perfectly but the main spar brace is loose and sloppy in the channels in the wing. Use LOTS of slow cure epoxy here to fill the gaps. Wing saddle area is a near perfect fit. Gotta like jig built planes. Should fly ok nothing twisted or misaligned on this kit . Gotta wait till the snow melts. Nice lines on this one. The price cant be beat. Let you know how it flys when it warms up here. __________________ Its not Raining so, Rather be flying ....
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02-27-2004, 08:41 PM	#4
nony RCC Supreme Contributor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: the Park, Ab. Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 4,339 Total Props: 0	I bought one of their Extra 300's. Surprisingly complete. A few wrinkles to iron out, but it went together pretty well- especially after I noticed the fine print that mentions the need for an exhaust extension. It is a real floater in the air...and the factory control throws were waaaaay to tame for me. __________________ Wayne The sooner you fall behind, the more time you will have to catch up.
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03-10-2004, 11:35 PM	#6
cf-drg RCC Master Contributor I am: Darren G Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Victoria BC Radio of choice: Airtronics # of RCs: 12 Feedback: 4 / 100% Posts: 1,350 Total Props: 28	How much is it from great hobbies??? Called Hobby Wholesale and they said they are back ordered...There's is 169.99... __________________ Darren loves Floatplanes and dirt bikes
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03-10-2004, 09:30 AM	#5
medvig Guest Join Date: Jan 2004 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 29 Total Props: 0	I looked at one at Great Hobbies in Edmonton. Looks very nice, felt light. well packaged.
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03-11-2004, 01:15 PM	#7
rianek Guest Join Date: Mar 2004 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 7 Total Props: 0	I checked the GH website SEA11300 PC-9 Roulette ARF 169.99 not sure if the free MAAC shipping over $100.00 applies, I would call GH and check with them. http://www.greathobbies.com
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03-28-2004, 07:57 PM	#8
cf-drg RCC Master Contributor I am: Darren G Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Victoria BC Radio of choice: Airtronics # of RCs: 12 Feedback: 4 / 100% Posts: 1,350 Total Props: 28	flew it today Well got the PC-9 flying today and was suprised at what you get for what you pay.... Flew great and can't go wrong for the price...Couple of issues with the instructions but nothing I couldn't figure out.... I would give this a for someone looking for this type of aircraft... __________________ Darren loves Floatplanes and dirt bikes
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08-10-2004, 01:10 PM	#9
MikeCo Guest Join Date: Jul 2004 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 40 Total Props: 0	I'm looking at getting this plane but have a question about my Tx. I use a Jr Quattro (4 Channel, no dual rates or expo), Will this Tx be ok for the PC-9? Thanks,
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08-17-2004, 10:35 AM	#10
cf-drg RCC Master Contributor I am: Darren G Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Victoria BC Radio of choice: Airtronics # of RCs: 12 Feedback: 4 / 100% Posts: 1,350 Total Props: 28	JR Quattro Your radio will be fine... This aircraft is a glorified low wing trainer....You will need a "Y" harness and 5 servos for it ( there's 2 in the wing ).... Over all its a good sunday flying aircraft..... __________________ Darren loves Floatplanes and dirt bikes
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