I finally had the chance to maiden my Extra 260 today. It was all the way up to 45 degrees here today with a slight breeze. I am flying it with a Saito 2.20, and it pulls it around with ease. This thing flies like it is on rails. It is my first "large scale" plane. The closest thing I have owned before is an Edge 540 - .90 size. I only got two flights in before it got dark, but I love it. Here is what is on it. I should be able to get 20+ minutes of flight time with the stock tank.

Weight came in at 12lbs 13oz. I like that weight. By my calculations, that is a 25.9 oz/sq ft, or 9.23 oz/cu ft

H-9 Extra 260
Saito 2.20
Hitec 5645 for rudder
Hitec 5625 for the rest
Pcm receiver
9C transmitter
MLP aluminum servo arms
2000mAh Nimh battery

I can't wait to fly some more. Here in SD, I have to wait for the weekends for enough light, and then hope for some calm weather.

I have flown my friends h9 extra with the same set up and it flies great. It very predictable and has one of the best rudders of any plane i have ever flown. Congrats on the maiden.

congrads on the 260. i know you will have fun with this plane. i love mine. but i'am flying with a moki 2.10 swinging a 20x8w apc. its a great flying machine. very predicable. good luck

Thanks, I know it will be a blast to fly. This maiden was the least nerve racking of all for some reason. I just added 4 clicks of down and 2 clicks of left.

How is the saito performing and how does run , vibration level , ect. What mount are you using . Thanks

Just out of curiosity, does anyone know how much the extra weighs with no electronics or motor?

Congrats on the extra. I love flying mine.

Originally Posted by ericb

Thanks, I know it will be a blast to fly. This maiden was the least nerve racking of all for some reason. I just added 4 clicks of down and 2 clicks of left.

Same here. I dont know why, but i took it off just like i had been flying it for months. Had no problems what so ever

My friend has a H9 Extra 260 and I wish I could of maidened it because its sweet.

Originally Posted by BAS

How is the saito performing and how does run , vibration level , ect. What mount are you using . Thanks

It is performing flawlessly. I have a 91 on my Funtana, and it vibrates some so I was expecting this one to vibrate more. It doesn't! It is smooth as silk. I am using the mount that came with the plane. I have the battery on top of the fuel tank right now for balance. I will be moving it back a little bit soon though. It drops the nose while inverted a little more than I like.

congrats! Im putting mine togethar right now! im gonna use a zdz 50 though, meaning mine is gonna be much heavier! good luck!

let mo know how you think of yours. I have one with DA50. .jim

I can't spell today. I built a platform for the stock tank and placed it over the CG. This seems to help bring weight further back and does not shift as the tank emptys. ..

You gonna have load of fun with it.

the 260 is a great little plane. i'm still messing around with the c/g on mine. with the DA50 it's still nose heavy, but fly's great.

Here are some pics from yesterday. It was 45 and sunny with a light breeze. Great day for flying.