New Extreme Flight RC 48" Extra 300 EXP Build

[danielph]

Awesome! As soon as I can "round up" the money, I really want to get one! Thanks Lee for the thread!

[BOSSIER_ROB]

I got mine in last Friday. It looks great and well built. Very nice design! I'm waiting for the rest of the flight gear for it to show up anyday now so it won't be long. I haven't done anything but take it out of the box for inspection. You guys weren't kidding when you said it could be done in a couple hours. Most of the work is done! I'm saving the assembly for Friday to give me something to do that evening since my 40% is grounded and I won't be doing any flying. It is by far one of the best built arfs I've seen in a while. I can't wait to throw it around. Looks like fun. Good job to all involved on this one! I do have one question. When using the AR6200 Rx, did anyone use the satellite Rx as well or is it ok to just use the main Rx alone? Trying to keep it as light as possible.
EDIT: For anyone interested, I found the AR6200 on sale for $49.99 ($53.39shipped) .http://www.robotmarketplace.com
Also found Hitec 5065MG for $36.99 ($153.47 for 4 shipped) here http://www.toddsmodels.com

[pepatrick]

I used the satellite..however I doubt it is needed. I dont think it will add enough weight to make a difference.

[freezer]

	Quote: Originally Posted by BOSSIER_ROB
	I got mine in last Friday. It looks great and well built. Very nice design! I'm waiting for the rest of the flight gear for it to show up anyday now so it won't be long. I haven't done anything but take it out of the box for inspection. You guys weren't kidding when you said it could be done in a couple hours. Most of the work is done! I'm saving the assembly for Friday to give me something to do that evening since my 40% is grounded and I won't be doing any flying. It is by far one of the best built arfs I've seen in a while. I can't wait to throw it around. Looks like fun. Good job to all involved on this one! I do have one question. When using the AR6200 Rx, did anyone use the satellite Rx as well or is it ok to just use the main Rx alone? Trying to keep it as light as possible. EDIT: For anyone interested, I found the AR6200 on sale for $49.99 ($53.39shipped) .http://www.robotmarketplace.com Also found Hitec 5065MG for $36.99 ($153.47 for 4 shipped) here http://www.toddsmodels.com

Why don't you use AR6100 then ?

[BOSSIER_ROB]

	Quote: Originally Posted by freezer
	Why don't you use AR6100 then ?

I just don't trust a foamie Rx in something that gets a little further away from the Tx, and I'd rather have the 6200 for future use in something else down the road.

[cjcyclesrc]

I would use the remote for sure. I'm not sure but it might be like the AR7000 and AR9000's and not work without the remote.

Here is what a 6200 looks like on asphalt.

[BOSSIER_ROB]

	Quote: Originally Posted by cjcyclesrc
	Here is what a 6200 looks like on asphalt.

Kentucky Pile Driver gone wrong???

[cjcyclesrc]

	Quote: Originally Posted by BOSSIER_ROB
	Kentucky Pile Driver gone wrong???

Yep. That's what happens when you go to do one at 100mph+ and forget to flip to high rates. The bottom of the case was still stuck to the velcro.

[pepatrick]

The 6100e might be a good foamy receiver but it works well in most of these type planes. I am using a 6000 in a 70mm edf jet and get it pretty far out. I am also using 6100es in a lot of my electrics without any problems. Most of my flying is upclose, but I get them pretty far away too. 6100 works just fine.

[BOSSIER_ROB]

	Quote: Originally Posted by pepatrick
	6100 works just fine.

Good to know, but already have a 6200

[1bwana1]

This plane is supposed to have a different type of construction than used in past EF planes. Have you guys taken a look at how the wings, and stabs are built up? Here is a quote from the EF website:

Huge airfoiled control surfaces utilizing geodetic construction provide the ultimate in yaw, pitch and roll authority.

How about a comment, and possibly some pictures of this. Do you think it is better than standard ribbed construction?

[BOSSIER_ROB]

Hey Steve! How are ya bud? I think they just found some fancy wording to say that the fin/rudder and stab/elevator are built up airfoils instead of the usual, small, flat stab and fin truss construction as most smaller planes have. It looks like someone shrunk a 42%. The pics at the beginning of this thread show some good detail. I like the pics with the light behind the rudder and stab. They show the construction under the covering well. All the surfaces feel fairly stiff to be so small and light.