AEROWORKS 50cc EXTRA 260

[PTS]

Well today we maidened my 10 year olds AW Extra 260 50cc. The flight went pretty well considering the 15 mph wind. The DA-50 ran flawless and by the end of the day it was a one flip start. The plane required 3 clicks of up trim to fly level and 1 click of aileron trim.

The plane was setup according to the manual as fars as throws go and expo but by the end of the day on low rates were at 30% expo on a Futaba 9c and the bird flew much better than the manual recommended 15% expo. I am looking for any thought from anyone whom owns this bird on their setup.

Sorry I do not have a video yet but will soon.


Couple Pics:

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My ten year old planes are not so purdy !!

[Cracky]

Well tell him congratulations!!!!

[zoomer260]

CONGRATS !! I thought the thumbs up would do it .

[robertp17]

	Quote: Originally Posted by PTS
	Well today we maidened my 10 year olds AW Extra 260 50cc. The flight went pretty well considering the 15 mph wind. The DA-50 ran flawless and by the end of the day it was a one flip start. The plane required 3 clicks of up trim to fly level and 1 click of aileron trim. The plane was setup according to the manual as fars as throws go and expo but by the end of the day on low rates were at 30% expo on a Futaba 9c and the bird flew much better than the manual recommended 15% expo. I am looking for any thought from anyone whom owns this bird on their setup. Sorry I do not have a video yet but will soon. Couple Pics:

I have the same plane/engine setup as you. I have some questions. Does yours really lock into an inverted flatspin? I mean to the point that it is hard to get out. You have to give opposit rudder and wait. I have had some close calls with mine because of this problem. My CG is right on neutral.

[PTS]

My plane does the same but have gotten used to it. The only real downfall to the plane is that it is heavy and some 3d maneuvers require some more than average air space to recover.

[brandonduley]

congrats, i have the same plane and they fly great

[zzw26n]

Nice Job Perry! Great photo of your son, you should be proud.

[robertp17]

	Quote: Originally Posted by PTS
	My plane does the same but have gotten used to it. The only real downfall to the plane is that it is heavy and some 3d maneuvers require some more than average air space to recover.

Heavy??? What setup do you have? how much does it weigh? I have not checked mine yet but it is very light for its size. It was 16.5 pounds with a brillelli 60 in it so and my DA is a few ounces lighter than it so I was thinking its not very heavy. Whats a comparable weight from other planes this size?