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AHP · 04-28-2007, 01:05 AM

A buddy of mine had the CHP version which, as far as I know, is identical except for the covering. His was around 27lb's with an old 3W 100 and a smoke system. I think 24-25lb's may be a more realistic weight for you. It will be fine for 3D, but not ridiculous power. I would highly recommend not using the CA hinges. After about 15-20 flights and losing an aileron and an elevator half (seperate flights), he ended up rehinging the whole plane. When building the plane, he called up Chip concerned about the hinges and got his 'recommended' procedure. So much for that.. I wouldn't trust CA hinges on any glow plane larger than a 40-sized, nevermind a 100cc class... The CHP Extra was covered in chinacote and the first weekend he used the smoke system half the covering fell off.. AWESOME flying plane, though.

04-28-2007, 01:05 AM	#3
AHP Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 32 Posts: 692	Re: 34% RCSuperstore Extra / PP Extra A buddy of mine had the CHP version which, as far as I know, is identical except for the covering. His was around 27lb's with an old 3W 100 and a smoke system. I think 24-25lb's may be a more realistic weight for you. It will be fine for 3D, but not ridiculous power. I would highly recommend not using the CA hinges. After about 15-20 flights and losing an aileron and an elevator half (seperate flights), he ended up rehinging the whole plane. When building the plane, he called up Chip concerned about the hinges and got his 'recommended' procedure. So much for that.. I wouldn't trust CA hinges on any glow plane larger than a 40-sized, nevermind a 100cc class... The CHP Extra was covered in chinacote and the first weekend he used the smoke system half the covering fell off.. AWESOME flying plane, though.