Thinking of returning (part 2) NEED AN AIRPLANE

[airsiler]

Ok, more questions for you guys. I think my intent as of know is to get a 100CC airplane and put my motor on it to get started with. I know have a 3W100 that I bought before I moved and stopped flying. I need some help with what type of airframe to buy? I am looking at the Dalton aircraft Extra 260, the Yak by Aeroworks, Carden Extra 260, and a Cap 232. Can I get some input on what everyone likes. I kind of like to build my own stuff, so with that said I think I am limited to what I can get. I will not be doing much 3D stuff, so all I am really concern with is how each flies. Does one do most everything better than the rest? What aircraft do you see at the contest more? I am planning on getting the same airplane in a 40% size and have it ready for around the mid part of the year. I would like to have both airplanes be the same style. Any other aircraft that you think I should be looking at?
Any input on how to set up the electronics on one of these airplanes would be nice. What kind of batteries to use. How should the I set up the reciever? One, two, with a power box without? Please help on this one.

Thanks
Bill Siler

[Dan767]

Bill,

I'm not sure if you intend on building both two different airplanes, but I would suggest an Extra 260. I think you said that you wouldn't be doing much 3D, but mostly IMAC. You might look into the new 35% Hangar 9 Extra 260. It has a high level of prefab, and would get you in the air rather quickly. Your engine would be good, your engine with cannisters would be better. The Aeroworks Extra 260 quick build is another option. If money isn't an issue and you really want two of the same plane, you could get a Comp Arf Extra 260 2.6m and a Comp Arf Extra 3m, 33% and 40% respectively. Most flyers now use lithium batteris in the larger models. Fromeco and Duralite are the two most popular, either one requires regulators. Both manufactureres have regulators as well.

Dalton Airplanes are great flying planes as well, and you can get them in two levels of completion. You could also have two different size planes from them as well.

Good luck in your choice. Hope this helps.

[staudman]

I would recomend the TBM(now Dalton) 35% Extra 260...mainly as there is a used oned in t he swap shop for a very good price...cheap enough to buy and not build...building is a grat way to customise your airframe to your preference but it is not always the cheapest solution.
I base this on flying plans built Staudachers for the past 3 or 4 years...first 35%ERS AND NOW 40%ERS..
Stick wiht airframes that have support...by that I mean you can get set up information from other fliers...
Set up...proper sdet up..is critical to success..
Extras,YAks,etc.....these designs have a grat wealth of info out there to bank on...
HOWEVER!!!
If you want to re-invent the wheel feel free..
My dad and I went the Staudacher route and have had IMMENSE fun with the design...in fact we have a optimised airframe for the 2008 season....bringing all we have learned on the previous sTAUDS WE HAVE built and incorporating them into the newest model....ABOUT 35 PDS WITH NO FUEL...
We also have an Aerotech 42% Extra Kit and a Carden 37% Yak kit in the works..
BUT....we love the Staudacher!!!Good luck
Mike S
Staudman

[Dangerous Dan]

it would be cool to get a 35% dalton 260 then build an identical 42% Dalton 260.