[NSRCA-discussion] Foamy for pattern practice
jguinn
jaguinn at texinet.net
Mon Dec 26 07:36:19 AKST 2005
Were can you find this web site to buy these planes
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From: John Pavlick
To: NSRCA Discussion
Sent: Sunday, December 25, 2005 12:06 AM
Subject: RE: [NSRCA-discussion] Foamy for pattern practice
Colin,
Well, I love my Ikarus F3a Shock-Flyer. We as pattern pilots are very picky so you will have to decide for yourself. Mine is set up with an AXI 2204/54, APC 8x3.8 S.F., T.P. 3S 480 LiPO's, Berg 4-channel Rx and 3 Hitec HS-55's. AUW is 6.9 oz. Not super light but OK for indoor/ outdoor work. I haven't flown this in any serious wind yet, but my old 9 oz. Shocky Super-Star held up OK so I'm thinking this won't be too bad. As far as flight characteristics: almost NO roll or pitch coupling. I'd have to say it's pretty close to a full-size pattern plane if you keep in mind it's made out of foam and only weighs 7 oz. You can do precision maneuvers with it - the wings don't flex and the fuselage doesn't twist. It grooves nicely and it's not twitchy like some of the "flexible flyers" made for the 3D wannabes. The new Shockies are much stronger than the older ones and easier to build straight. If you already have a motor and some micro radio gear it will only cost you about $50.00 U.S. to try one for yourself. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
John Pavlick
http://www.idseng.com
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From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of colin chariandy
Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2005 7:07 PM
To: discussion at nsrca.org
Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Foamy for pattern practice
Hi all
I'm looking for a small (less than 10oz) foamy for pattern practise and fun while there's snow on the ground. What have the guys in group used? I've tried rcu for opinions and found it impossible to get any consensus...there are as many negatives as positives for every aircraft discussed.
I have a GP Turmoil however it flys more like a kite than a precision aircraft. I'm looking for something that has been designed for more than just hovering/3D.
Any help will be appreciated.
Colin
Ontario, CA.
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