[NSRCA-discussion] Plane info wanted

[Jay Marshall]

Can't argue with a man who has tried both. Do you think the FS91 or 91FX is
too light for Sportsman?
 
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In a message dated 8/19/2006 8:06:13 AM Central Daylight Time,
scott at rcfoamy.com writes:
I have a club member looking to get into pattern without breaking the bank,
until he is hooked <lol>
He has been looking at the CA Widebody 60 anyone have info on this
good/bad/the ugly..
Or what would someone recommend, Showtime 90?  
 
Venus II is, hands down, a better airplane, IMHO, than the Showtime.  I've
had both.  Venus II with the right engine (OS 1.20 AX, Saito 1.25, or YS
1.10) tracks very well and feels locked in.  Showtime never did, nor did it
to my Dad, so I sold it.  Venus II comes with pattern sized surfaces, unlike
the Showtime, and is VERY light.  I plan to use my Venus II for practicing
next years pattern, it is that good.
 
If he buys a Venus II, have him put the servos in the tail; there is an
option to put them in the main bay or in the tail.  They tend to be a little
nose heavy.  Use a high torque digital on the rudder, and two smaller
digitals (eg, JR 9411SAs on the elevators).  I put the rudder servo in the
tail, and used DEPs for the elevators, and ended up putting the battery
about halfway back to the tail, behind the wing, and still needed some
ballast in the tail.
 
Jon Lowe
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