[NSRCA-discussion] Foamy for pattern practice

[Anne et Xavier]

I love my Shockflyer F3A and I had over 100 flights on each of my first
2. The third one is only waiting to take over number 2 when it's time.
This is the best monoplane foamy I have tried for smooth and precision
flying indoor or outdoor. In high wind, you could knife edge or roll
stationnary in front of you. It would also do most of the 3D stuff but
it won't really tumble well. The Yak of the same generation is more
"sensitive" and less smooth for my taste, more 3D than precision.
 
It's important to keep them light. The AXI 2204 on 2S or 3S 300-500 mha
is what I prefer for indoor on these planes, and a 3S700 for outdour.
They should be less than 7oz when new so after the many repairs that
will happen, they are still below 8oz. When they get heavy (with larger
motor and battery) they fly very differently and not as well.
 
I got mine from http://www.icare-rc.com/ and you could get them from
many places like http://www.ikarus-modellbau.de/onlineshop/usa/index.php
and http://www.hobby-lobby.com/3d-planes.htm
 
Xavier
 
 
 
 
 

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of jguinn
Sent: December 26, 2005 11:33 AM
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Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Foamy for pattern practice


Were can you find this web site to buy these planes

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From: John  <mailto:jpavlick at idseng.com> Pavlick 
To: NSRCA Discussion <mailto:discussion at nsrca.org>  
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 <http://www.idseng.com/> 
  

 
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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of colin
chariandy
Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2005 7:07 PM
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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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