27% EXTRA330 MIDWEST KIT

[adjc1c2]

I have this plane almost finished covering and am wondering anyone else has or is flying this plane.. if so what type of throws are you using and how does it perform. The instruction manual calls for minimal movements of the fllying surfaces. Most of the other things I'm flying call for the usual 40 degree plus for three D. All replies would be welcomed. Thanks

[airriley]

Got one with a BME 50 on it. It is the backup to my backup plane, so I dont fly it a lot, but I did fly it continuously a few summers ago when I lost the main plane. If you want 3d performance get all you can out of the elevator. I actually ended up extending the counter balances for waterfalls, etc.
Rudder has plenty of authority with the gas engine, will do a knife edge loop. Make it big though, I did smack one wing on top of a tree hanging in there going "you can do it""
Ailerons I honestly don't remember what kind of rates are on it. If I remember right they don't come in all the way to the fuse? So I would think on high rates you want a lot. I do remember that at speed it is very responsive to ailerons, as Extras usually are, so start slow.

[TheTank]

	Quote: Originally Posted by adjc1c2
	I have this plane almost finished covering and am wondering anyone else has or is flying this plane.. if so what type of throws are you using and how does it perform. The instruction manual calls for minimal movements of the fllying surfaces. Most of the other things I'm flying call for the usual 40 degree plus for three D. All replies would be welcomed. Thanks

I had one back a bunch of years ago. Before 3D really existed. It flew pattern style maneuvers well, but was designed long before designed knew how much we could lighten airframes and increase control surface size. I think at the time, I had top of the line futaba servos in it, and they were like 80 in/oz of torque for example. It was a great flying airplane, I just dont think it will perform to well in the 3D department without modification.