[NSRCA-discussion] Fw: Price for a pattern plane...

[Jon Dieringer]

FMS just released a 2000mm wingspan (and just over 2M length) all EPO Extra
so the big foamies are coming (just add a receiver for $659.99). It is 6kg
though. Would be nice if they would scale up their Olympus to 2M, keep it
under weight and sell it for less than $700.

Thanks,
Jon


On Mon, Dec 31, 2018 at 10:43 AM Tjpritchett via NSRCA-discussion <
nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:

> I just finished my epic, and of the other hobbies I’ve had over the years,
> pattern flying still way cheaper to equip. than say for bass-fishing,
> motorcycling, hunting, car customizing, etc. our suppliers have to make
> some money. If someone were to come up with a $200 foam 2M airframe though,
> I’d get one or two.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Dec 31, 2018, at 9:43 AM, Charlie Barrera via NSRCA-discussion <
> nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
>
> I feel the same as you guys Randy and Jason. I could throw a lot of money
> at my sport but it still doesn’t make me fly any better! Lol! I enjoy the
> friendships, the common interests, and I’m not just boring holes in the
> sky! It’s a great pass time and hobby. ...Charlie
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Dec 31, 2018, at 8:32 AM, Randy Forbus via NSRCA-discussion <
> nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
>
>
>
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> *From:* Randy Forbus <rforbus at hotmail.com>
> *Sent:* Monday, December 31, 2018 1:27 PM
> *To:* Jas S via NSRCA-discussion; Jas S
> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Price for a pattern plane...
>
> Good discussion Jason, any hobby or sport has a price tag, like golf it
> can get expensive, I never got into playing but I can see the fun in it. I
> do have motorcycles that hobby can get pricey too. You have to pick your
> poison on how you want to spend your hard earned dollars, and R/C in
> general is the least expensive, I don't need top of the line stuff , but I
> don't fly junk either, top of the line not going to make me fly any better
> or worse, I just enjoy the hobby and the friends I've made over the years
> doing this.
>
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> *From:* NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org> on
> behalf of Jas S via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> *Sent:* Monday, December 31, 2018 1:14 AM
> *To:* nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
> *Subject:* [NSRCA-discussion] Price for a pattern plane...
>
> There’s always been talk about how expensive pattern is. All disciplines
> and hobbies are expensive, it’s just a choice one makes as to how much they
> want to spend. I’ve not had a ‘top of the line $$$$’ model since I was a
> teen when I wasn’t paying for my planes. Back then I was lucky enough to
> get the best planes on the market. Ten Plus planes back then were as good
> as the Yang/Oxai planes of today, and relative cost was about the same.
> Since being on my own, I’ve had more average planes, price point at least.
> Sponsorship allows me to outfit my planes with what I consider some of the
> best equipment, but even then I don’t bling out my planes at every turn.
>
> Example, Acuity set-up from the 2017 Nats in Blytheville, AR:
> Plane: AJ Acuity $949
> Motor: AJ 5230-20P $260
> OS/Futaba ESC: $300 I think
> Battery: ThunderPower 6000’s $220
> Servos: Futaba SBUS, 173’s, 171’s & 175 $950 now 🤭
> Receiver: Futaba 7006 $100 now
> Falcon Spinner and Prop: $160
> Total works out to about: $2939
>
> Most hardware is stock from the kit. Linkages, tail wheel assembly, sticky
> velcro hook side, axles, wheels. I changed the cowl screws, motor mounting
> screws (shorter) and velcro strap for the battery.
>
> I could have used, and not hurt my performance any, this equipment:
> Futaba 9650’s, 9151’s & 9155 ($430) and saved -$520
> Futaba 617 receiver ($94) and saved -$6
> Castle 80a ESC ($145) and saved -$155
> Gator spinner ($18) and saved -$42
> APC prop ($44) and saved -$56
> Power Unlimited 5800’s ($186) and saved $34
> Shulman Aviation 6v regulator ($20) +$20
> Total saved: $658
>
> So my Acuity set-up could be done for just about $2144. This is assuming
> you have NONE of the stuff to put in a 2m sized plane.
>
> Now my Epic set-up from the 2018 Muncie, IN Nats is a different price
> point:
> CA Model Epic $2780 (Evo price, I think Epic + was less)
> Brenner Contra: $1000 last year
> Kontronic Motor: $500
> Add $100 for a 2nd Falcon prop
> Subtract $60 for the Falcon spinner
> Futaba servos/receiver, ThunderPower batteries and OS/Futaba ESC are the
> same prices as Acuity.
>
> I usually use 2mm carbon rod for pushrods, Du-Bro/Central Hobbies/F3AU
> links, MPI 2.25 wheels.
>
> Total around $6000
>
> Again, using equipment that’s not ‘top of the line’, I can save about
> $2400. Most of the difference from the Acuity savings is swapping the
> contra for a Himax set-up.
>
> And the Yang/Oxai you can add another $~2500 to the total for a top-shelf
> set-up.
>
> All this being said, the BEST deals for a newbie to pattern are:
> Any sport/pattern capable plane they are comfortable flying.
> Any second hand pattern plane they can afford.
> A good friend with a spare plane they will loan you 😁
>
> Have a safe Happy New Year to everyone and always land wheels down 😉
>
> Jason
> Jas iP
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