[NSRCA-discussion] Foamy for pattern practice

Mon Dec 26 11:36:12 AKST 2005

Message   I just flew my friends Ikarus Nemesis, http://www.ikarus-modellbau.de/onlineshop/usa/index.php?sid=e43424afbcce4c6bc017d6594df789a9&cl=details&cnid=265&anid=5831 
and I could not believe how precise it flew. It has no 3D capabilities on stock flight control set up but as far as presicion I think it is the best one of all the Shock-Flyers. I have or flown all the Shock flyers with the exeption of the Yak 54 and the SU 27.

Ken
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  From: Anne et Xavier 
  To: 'NSRCA Mailing List' 
  Sent: Monday, December 26, 2005 11:59 AM
  Subject: RE: [NSRCA-discussion] Foamy for pattern practice

  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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    From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [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 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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