GP 27% EDGE

ehaeckercfi · 07-09-2008, 12:37 PM

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXTYJ0&P=0

Just noticed this yesterday. Anybody have any experience with GP's new line of 3D / IMAC planes? This would be my first gasser.

Thanks,
Eric

aviti · 07-09-2008, 12:51 PM

It's a good looking Edge (nice scale lines) but it is what many call a "in-betweener". 78" wingspan is on the large side for glow and all the small side for gas. I'd look at a larger 84" or larger wingspan for gas.

ehaeckercfi · 07-09-2008, 12:52 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by aviti
	It's a good looking Edge (nice scale lines) but it is what many call a "in-betweener". 78" wingspan is on the large side for glow and all the small side for gas. I'd look at a larger 84" or larger wingspan for gas.

I was thinking the same thing. I know for a fact I don't want to run glow. It is not big enough for a DA-50. I was thinking maybe running a 43cc.

stevep · 07-09-2008, 02:29 PM

You can spend 30 bucks more and get the 84" Wildhare Edge, DA-50 Perfect

jfstrama · 07-09-2008, 02:42 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by stevep
	You can spend 30 bucks more and get the 84" Wildhare Edge, DA-50 Perfect

I'd second that, we have several people flying Wild Hare 28% planes and they are very, very well built and great flyers. If the price of the DA-50 is killing you there are cheaper options (all with their own quirks, not bad things just issues with support, or finding different exhausts, etc. Several people around here have been flying DL50's from DLUSA.net with great success as well as Brillelli, your mileage may vary) but you can quite often find great deals on used ones as well.

Just my 2 cents,

MadDog Joe

ehaeckercfi · 07-09-2008, 04:32 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by jfstrama
	I'd second that, we have several people flying Wild Hare 28% planes and they are very, very well built and great flyers. If the price of the DA-50 is killing you there are cheaper options (all with their own quirks, not bad things just issues with support, or finding different exhausts, etc. Several people around here have been flying DL50's from DLUSA.net with great success as well as Brillelli, your mileage may vary) but you can quite often find great deals on used ones as well. Just my 2 cents, MadDog Joe

Cost is not really a factor for me with a plane of this size. I will definitely be putting a name brand engine up front. There is something about the WH that I don't really like, not sure what it is. I am VERY picky when it comes to airplanes (scale lines, etc...). I think that is why I like the GP. It has great lines and the color scheme doesn't make it look like a flying NASCAR.
Think a 43cc would work? (fit without chopping the cowl too much)

statbeast · 07-09-2008, 04:55 PM

This seems like it would be a good plane for the Saito 2.20.

ehaeckercfi · 07-09-2008, 05:15 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by statbeast
	This seems like it would be a good plane for the Saito 2.20.

This is true. Did not think about that. It might be worth running glow for that engine.

jfstrama · 07-09-2008, 05:35 PM

I have a Brillelli 46cc in a similarly sized YAK and have been very happy with it, but of course, the big round cowl hides virtually all of the engine.

MadDog Joe

damroadhog · 07-09-2008, 05:38 PM

Take a look at the FOX 2.4, perfect power for this . have one in the H9 27% 260
fun, fun plane , and it's GAS
great fun when you don't want to mess with the trailer, toss it in the van and fly

Al Lewis · 07-09-2008, 05:46 PM

Heydick and Mr Nobody has a build thread on this plane with a DL-50 in it.

ehaeckercfi · 07-09-2008, 06:18 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Al Lewis
	Heydick and Mr Nobody has a build thread on this plane with a DL-50 in it.

Have a link by chance? This plane isn't even out yet, and it's not showing on GP's website.

07-09-2008, 12:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
ehaeckercfi Tail Dragger Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 27	GP 27% EDGE http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXTYJ0&P=0 Just noticed this yesterday. Anybody have any experience with GP's new line of 3D / IMAC planes? This would be my first gasser. Thanks, Eric __________________ Yellow Aircraft Cap 232 Extreme Flight Yak

07-09-2008, 12:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
aviti Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St Louis, MO Age: 39 Posts: 880 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: GP 27% EDGE It's a good looking Edge (nice scale lines) but it is what many call a "in-betweener". 78" wingspan is on the large side for glow and all the small side for gas. I'd look at a larger 84" or larger wingspan for gas. __________________ Tony Vitiello St Louis, MO

07-09-2008, 02:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
stevep Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: missouri Age: 49 Posts: 73	Re: GP 27% EDGE You can spend 30 bucks more and get the 84" Wildhare Edge, DA-50 Perfect

07-09-2008, 04:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
statbeast Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 208	Re: GP 27% EDGE This seems like it would be a good plane for the Saito 2.20.

07-09-2008, 05:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
jfstrama Royal Evo 12 Pilot Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Maryland Heights, MO Posts: 103	Re: GP 27% EDGE I have a Brillelli 46cc in a similarly sized YAK and have been very happy with it, but of course, the big round cowl hides virtually all of the engine. MadDog Joe __________________ ----------------------- www.spiritsofstl.com "I reject your reality and substitute my own!"


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07-09-2008, 05:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
damroadhog Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 50	Re: GP 27% EDGE Take a look at the FOX 2.4, perfect power for this . have one in the H9 27% 260 fun, fun plane , and it's GAS great fun when you don't want to mess with the trailer, toss it in the van and fly

07-09-2008, 05:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
Al Lewis Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Port Orchard, WA Age: 58 Posts: 3,131 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: GP 27% EDGE Heydick and Mr Nobody has a build thread on this plane with a DL-50 in it. __________________ "Electric things run on smoke, Let the smoke out and they won't work" Al Lewis AMA #821623 IMAC #5457 http://www.geocities.com/lou_98366 One Nation, Under God!!!

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