Need a new 50cc Airframe.....Help Please

[airborneSGT]

When the Wild Hare Ultimate was still in production it was one tough plane and a 3D machine with a DA 50. There are honestly more good choices than bad now. The ones I have enjoyed in 50cc:

Extra's from both Wild Hare and Aeroworks in 50cc - I beat the heck out of both and was not able to break them.
Cap from GP - for how cheap it is man its awesome on a 50cc engine a sweet flying plane for the $$

I have owned both and both were awesome. I will say its hard in the 50cc range to say one is so much better; after I started flying 35-40% they all felt twitchy.

Again the 27% 260 from H9 was not a bad plane if you put a Saito on it. I could do nearly stationary rolling harrier elevators. I mean it was a blast to fly, but, Saito's can burn through glow fuel like no tomorrow.

Your best bet is to ask a few friends if you can fly their planes first. Get a good feel for whatever planes you are thinking about. A sort of test drive. Setup makes a big difference also.

[airborneSGT]

Ask Cspaced about his PAU SU-26. It does look like a very sweet plane! Maybe I will bug him for a test flight.

[VooDoo Child]

	Quote: Originally Posted by T-Time
	Hey everyone...... Thanks for all of the replies. As for the H9 260, it would have been a great airframe with either a large saito, or a 40cc, but with the DA50 in it, it just seemed to be a brick sometimes, and landings were real difficult as there were some horrible slow speed tendencies. I love the EF Extra, and I think that that might be my #1 choice, but I will take a good look at the others that were suggested. If I can find something that flys half as well as the H9 Carden Yak that I have, I think that I will be ok. Thanks again for all of the suggestions...

My first 50cc was the Hangme 9 Extra 260 w/ DA50..... i am with you,what a brick.I have since flown a bunch and have owned 3 EF yaks and flown the EF Extra a few times they are huge and fly amazing and come with all the carbon goodies,pilot,dash,wing bags and canopy cover....i mean crap,what more can you ask for.....and lets not forget that Chris just rocks,he puts alot back into the Hobby buy supporting alot of events.I have never flown any of the 3D Hobby Shop stuff,but a few reliable sources say they fly real good.......this is just my 2 cents.

[T-Time]

I do not want anyone to think that I did not like the H9 Extra 260, because it was quite the opposite. I absolutely loved that plane, and it flew AWESOME!!! It just was a little small on the wings compared to the rest of the class.....

[astrohog]

Just announced!!!!

Just to add some difficulty to your decision!!!!

TWO NEW offerings from PAU!

An all-new 50cc Extra 300SP!!

http://performancercaircraft.com/htm...xtra300sp.html

And the ALL-NEW 50cc Pitts Bulldog!!

http://performancercaircraft.com/htm...g/bulldog.html

For those of you more traditionalists, PAU is also offering the new, updated Pitts Challenger as well!!

http://performancercaircraft.com/htm...hallenger.html

What a great time to be in this hobby!! So many great airplanes out there!!!! Good luck with your decision!!!

Regards,

Astrohog

[Panther45]

Hi

Most of the suggestions are ARFs and they are sure good flyers. I am a builder so I would suggest one of the kits that would give a fine plane that you can custom to fit your needs and set the appearance just like you want it.

Lots of choices for the da 50r. Carden makes the Cuda that is top of the line. CA models makes a couple of fine planes ( that is Columbo Anderson's company) and there are others. Some you can put together no matter what your background and having a pro do it will give you the exact plane you want and a long life span (as long as the dumthum leaves you alone).

some thoughts ----

www.dream-rc-airplanes.com

[T-Time]

Thanks for all of the great suggestions. I have settled on the 3Dhobbyshop 89" AJ Slick. The plane came so highly reviewed that I decided to order it up last week. I was lucky enough to get the last red one.... Should be arrieving this afternoon