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F3AFlyer7 · 03-20-2006, 06:21 PM

Probably the best 3D balsa aircraft are the new Fliton Edge and Extra.

To be honest with you, any type of balsa model will not fly indoors as well as a foam plane for 3D, that is, unless you are flying in a very large building. The fact of the matter is that you just can't get a balsa plane light enough to float around and be easy to fly in a small space.

What are the foam aircraft that you have tried already??

The reason I ask is that usually a biplane has a lighter wing loading giving it the ability to fly slow and float well, making it easier and better for 3D. There are also some very nice monoplanes out that will fly the same if they are built properly (Strong, doesn't twist, LIGHT). Such planes are: FOAMY FACTORY Yak, Extra, Edge; IKARUS Yak, Extra, Edge, Superstar; GREAT PLANES Reflection
Bipe, RCU Bipe.

Those are all planes that you may want to give a try if not already. If you keep them in the range of 6 to 7 ounces, even 8 or 9 with the biplanes, they should fly amazing.

Hopefully this helps a little. I honestly think that you won't like the indoor balsa plane.

03-20-2006, 06:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
F3AFlyer7 L'ectrics r COOOOOL!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Baltimore, Michigan Age: 20 Posts: 279	Re: 3D electric indoor plane - questions Probably the best 3D balsa aircraft are the new Fliton Edge and Extra. To be honest with you, any type of balsa model will not fly indoors as well as a foam plane for 3D, that is, unless you are flying in a very large building. The fact of the matter is that you just can't get a balsa plane light enough to float around and be easy to fly in a small space. What are the foam aircraft that you have tried already?? The reason I ask is that usually a biplane has a lighter wing loading giving it the ability to fly slow and float well, making it easier and better for 3D. There are also some very nice monoplanes out that will fly the same if they are built properly (Strong, doesn't twist, LIGHT). Such planes are: FOAMY FACTORY Yak, Extra, Edge; IKARUS Yak, Extra, Edge, Superstar; GREAT PLANES Reflection Bipe, RCU Bipe. Those are all planes that you may want to give a try if not already. If you keep them in the range of 6 to 7 ounces, even 8 or 9 with the biplanes, they should fly amazing. Hopefully this helps a little. I honestly think that you won't like the indoor balsa plane. __________________ www.castlecreations.com www.fliton.com www.tanicpacks.com Scott Pavlock "The best part about 2.4 is that it's freeing up 72!!"