3W 36% EXTRA 330S

[Show871]

There is a used 3W 36% EXTRA 330S out there, and was wondering if these are sweet. Have not read much about them, and currently considering to buy a aw 260, this new dietrich extra 300 coming out, or the ef 110 yak for my next imac plane. Thanks 871

[as722]

My buddy has one and it is a good flying plane, the only drawback in my opinion is that it is a big airplane and a 100cc engine is not quite big enough since they come in at around 30 to 32 pounds which isn't bad for the amount of wing it has.


Albert

[Show871]

	Quote: Originally Posted by as722
	My buddy has one and it is a good flying plane, the only drawback in my opinion is that it is a big airplane and a 100cc engine is not quite big enough since they come in at around 30 to 32 pounds which isn't bad for the amount of wing it has. Albert

Thanks, I never got a weight and that is super important where I am @.......A porker like that would not be good @ 5000asl! 871

[Vic3D]

At your elevation, make sure you check out the 3W-106 at AircraftInternational.com. Or if you prefer DA, would suggest some KS 1060 pipes. Good luck which-ever plane you pick. those are good choices. I had an AW 260 myself and it was excellent.

[notorious_benny]

Or you could look at it as an opurtunity to shoe horn a 157 or 170 into it and have awesome power at your altitude!

[crhammond]

I have the 40% 3W 330 on a DA150 and Cans at 2,600ft @ 38lbs. It is not overpowered by any means but it has enough to fly long striaght verticals with authority on a 3-blade. 32 lbs on a 100 - well pipes may be in order for sure esp at 5,000 ft.

If the 36% is anything like the 40% it flies fantastic.

[abchurch]

3W 106cs, cannisters; not a porker.

[Bunky F. Knuckle]

I had a 32% with a heavy 78B2 on the nose. I was 3D'ing with the 78 and a 26x10 and turning about 6500's. My 32 was weighing in around 26#. That was circa 2000.

With todays stuff, like the A123's, you can knock a servo off for the rudder, as a 8711 would work excellent, and the lighter weight 100's around now, I see no reason to get a 36% in any heavier than 28#.

My 32 tracked straighter than a NASCAR!!! Great flying bird!!! Prop for the type of flying you are doing. 27x10 for 3D stuff and some IMAC as well. The 25x12 3b Mejzlik for IMAC mostly. I flew the 25x12 3b in 1 contest with Pefa cans. I didn't like it personally, but later I did find that the case on my 106 was cracked, causing a lean condition. So, I could be tempted to try the 3b again. It sounds like a sewing machine!!!!

Hey AB, I see you are out in Lodi, CA?? Do you fly with Garrett??? If so, tell him that Fry says whats up! Smack him around as well!!!

[abchurch]

No way do I fly "with" him. I just sit back, watch and enjoy his flying.

[Bunky F. Knuckle]

He's a ham!! He is a good dude!!! He knows his stuff as well!!! He will not steer you wrong!!!

I see that you have alum gear on your bird as well. Any reason why you strayed from the composite gear?? I pancaked my 32% at 26# once, and the gear didn't break!!! I was amazed!!!! It basically just shoved everything up into the fuse!!

Good luck with your 36%!!

[abchurch]

Re the al gear: the cf gear had absolutely no spring to it so I chose to go al to save the fuselage during my occasional drop in landings. It works well. I'm an old guy so what can I say.

[FLY330]

show871, i have one of these bad boys, and yes a 100cc is just a little shy of power for this airplane. So i put a 3w 140 in this bad boy. Sick power, flys great, and didn't change the wing loading by much. perfect for IMAC. It's my Vega with a V-8 small block. Unlimited vertical. Best of all you can pickup a 140 out there for about 800 bucks. Good luck.
happy landings...