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Steven Dew · 09-02-2009, 08:09 AM

Just pondering my project for this winter.

I'm debating over getting an another 100 size AeroWorks Extra 260 or getting into a Carden 100 sized Extra 260. I realize the Areoworks is already built, but a winter project means building it yourself. I was just wondering if there are any pitfalls in building that those of you that have built a Carden know about. Also wondering about the flying characteristics. Comments?????

goneflyin · 09-05-2009, 07:17 AM

Hi Steve,
In my experience, the homebuilt Carden design (at least the big ones) just can't be beat in both longevity and performance.
I still haven't flown anything better than the 40% Cardens.
Don

Randy Brown · 09-05-2009, 07:40 PM

best plane i ever flown and still wish i kept the one i bougth once is the 40% carden cap ..Im different LOL

But 35% ..well i still dont have any use for the owner..but I yet to see something better in 35% airplane fly as good as the aeroworks 260 myself

Can i have mine back LOL

RB

**scaleguy** · 09-05-2009, 08:48 PM

Steve,

If you want a project go with the Carden!

ONLY falback with a Carden is... once you've flown one you won't want anything else!

i was flying my 32.5% Carden Baby Yak 54 today for only the fourth time and it is on rails. makes me look like a lot better pilot.

I'll be flying this puppy next seson for sure!

LEE · 09-06-2009, 07:03 AM

Hey Steve. Lets order two and save on shipping! I want to get a 40% Carden Extra 300 for next year, but not until I get some other honey doo things out of the way. When were you thinking of ordering?
BTW I agree with Randy that the Aeroworks Extra 260 is the best 35% out there. I wonder how their new Extra (300 or is it the 330?) is.

LP

50%300SFlyer · 09-06-2009, 07:45 AM

The best flying airplanes, and the best friendly service!

http://www.carden-aircraft.com/

guillaume_s · 09-06-2009, 08:00 AM

you can't beat a Carden!!!

**Frank Klenk** · 09-06-2009, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guillaume_s

you can't beat a Carden!!!

Why does it look so sad just sitting there in the corner? I think it wants you to take it out and play

**TBrum** · 09-06-2009, 05:18 PM

Frank... Those Aeroworks fly really nice (I've had 3 so far), but like everyone else says, absolutely nothing beats a Carden.

The thing I like about the Cardens is that you can customize them so much to suit your style and you can't get a more solid plane. Since this past winter, Denis and Caroline also changed the foam density and wood supplier and you save a little over 1 pound on a 35% right off the bat (over 1.5lb on a 40%). It now puts Carden's in same weight range of a Dalton or the more popular ARFs

The downfall is that the Carden's cost a small fortune, so if price point is your issue, the Aeroworks is tough to beat.

My 35% Carden Extra 330 that I built last winter would be an amazing IMAC plane and I hear great things about the 260!

Let us know what you decide!

Cheers

Trev

Gsxr · 09-06-2009, 07:11 PM

How about a 35% Dalton Aviation 260 there are a few guys on the Imac circuit that fly these airplanes. I have personally flown one and they fly great,just like their bigger brother the 40% 260. You get carbon wing and stab tubes with this kit and it is all laser cut. No foam on the belly pan (just in case you spill gas it won't eat the foam). The Aeroworks and the Cardens are great airplanes as well I guess it just comes down to which one you like the best.

09-02-2009, 08:09 AM	#1
Steven Dew RCC Contributor I am: Steven Dew Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sault Ste Marie, Ont Radio of choice: Futaba # of RCs: 50 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 337 Total Props: 0	Winter Project Remove this ad - become a site supporter! Just pondering my project for this winter. I'm debating over getting an another 100 size AeroWorks Extra 260 or getting into a Carden 100 sized Extra 260. I realize the Areoworks is already built, but a winter project means building it yourself. I was just wondering if there are any pitfalls in building that those of you that have built a Carden know about. Also wondering about the flying characteristics. Comments????? __________________ SAD MAAC #23584L IMAC #4335 Past President Soo Modellers Last edited by Steven Dew; 09-02-2009 at 08:11 AM.
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09-05-2009, 07:17 AM	#2
goneflyin RCC Senior Contributor I am: Don M Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Chatham, Ont Feedback: 5 / 100% Posts: 713 Total Props: 3	Re: Winter Project Hi Steve, In my experience, the homebuilt Carden design (at least the big ones) just can't be beat in both longevity and performance. I still haven't flown anything better than the 40% Cardens. Don
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09-05-2009, 07:40 PM	#3
Randy Brown RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Randy Brown Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: St thomas Feedback: 2 / 100% Posts: 4,986 Total Props: 4	Re: Winter Project best plane i ever flown and still wish i kept the one i bougth once is the 40% carden cap ..Im different LOL But 35% ..well i still dont have any use for the owner..but I yet to see something better in 35% airplane fly as good as the aeroworks 260 myself Can i have mine back LOL RB __________________ Randy Brown MAAC 45752L
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09-05-2009, 08:48 PM	#4
scaleguy IMAC/SA or NOTHING! ★ Site Supporter ★ I am: JimmyD Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mississauga On, SE Zone Radio of choice: JETI Duplex DS-24 # of RCs: ? Feedback: 75 / 100% Posts: 16,819 Total Props: 59	Re: Winter Project Steve, If you want a project go with the Carden! ONLY falback with a Carden is... once you've flown one you won't want anything else! i was flying my 32.5% Carden Baby Yak 54 today for only the fourth time and it is on rails. makes me look like a lot better pilot. I'll be flying this puppy next seson for sure! __________________ Jim Daly #IAmIMAC IMAC Sequence Committee Member MAAC #14323L IMAC #3678 *Windy you ask? I have Whitecaps on my Coffee, YOU be the Judge!*
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09-06-2009, 07:03 AM	#5
LEE RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Lee P Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sudbury Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 2,921 Total Props: 9	Re: Winter Project Hey Steve. Lets order two and save on shipping! I want to get a 40% Carden Extra 300 for next year, but not until I get some other honey doo things out of the way. When were you thinking of ordering? BTW I agree with Randy that the Aeroworks Extra 260 is the best 35% out there. I wonder how their new Extra (300 or is it the 330?) is. LP __________________ MAAC 9551L-IMAC 3705 Former SA Chairman Team Great Hobbies Team Canada IMAC Worlds 2014
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09-06-2009, 07:45 AM	#6
50%300SFlyer RCC Pro Contributor I am: Mike Clemmens Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Stayner Ontario Feedback: 10 / 100% Posts: 1,775 Total Props: 1	Re: Winter Project The best flying airplanes, and the best friendly service! http://www.carden-aircraft.com/ __________________ Mike Clemmens
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09-06-2009, 08:00 AM	#7
guillaume_s RCC Senior Contributor I am: Guillaume Saucier Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Woodstock, ON Radio of choice: Futaba 18MZ WC Feedback: 22 / 100% Posts: 691 Total Props: 4	Re: Winter Project you can't beat a Carden!!! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Guillaume Saucier MAAC 42039 / IMAC 1980 " I will IMAC & Huck my Plane "
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09-06-2009, 05:18 PM	#9
TBrum BBT ★ Site Supporter ★ I am: Trevor B Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calgary Radio of choice: Jeti # of RCs: 10+ Feedback: 39 / 100% Posts: 19,865 Total Props: 62	Re: Winter Project Frank... Those Aeroworks fly really nice (I've had 3 so far), but like everyone else says, absolutely nothing beats a Carden. The thing I like about the Cardens is that you can customize them so much to suit your style and you can't get a more solid plane. Since this past winter, Denis and Caroline also changed the foam density and wood supplier and you save a little over 1 pound on a 35% right off the bat (over 1.5lb on a 40%). It now puts Carden's in same weight range of a Dalton or the more popular ARFs The downfall is that the Carden's cost a small fortune, so if price point is your issue, the Aeroworks is tough to beat. My 35% Carden Extra 330 that I built last winter would be an amazing IMAC plane and I hear great things about the 260! Let us know what you decide! Cheers Trev
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09-06-2009, 07:11 PM	#10
Gsxr RCC Master Contributor I am: Mike M Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: stoney creek ontario Feedback: 8 / 90% Posts: 1,275 Total Props: 0	Re: Winter Project How about a 35% Dalton Aviation 260 there are a few guys on the Imac circuit that fly these airplanes. I have personally flown one and they fly great,just like their bigger brother the 40% 260. You get carbon wing and stab tubes with this kit and it is all laser cut. No foam on the belly pan (just in case you spill gas it won't eat the foam). The Aeroworks and the Cardens are great airplanes as well I guess it just comes down to which one you like the best. __________________ www.horizonhobby.com www.dalton aviation.com Azure Hobbies DLE Engines
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