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bodywerks · 12-26-2006, 09:11 AM

My vote is for the SD or Aeroworks 260. I think the SD will fly a little lighter, though, but doesn't look as good, IMO. I have friends that have both and I honestly don't think you can go wrong with either, although I like the QB aspect of the Aeroworks...would satay away from the CA and H9 options - too small for a 50cc, IMO. The BME Extra and the Wildhare Extras are nice-looking planes, too, but you have to be willing to accept 16-18 pounds, it seems - not bad at sealevel, but a no-go for anything over a couple thousand feet ASL...

adrian · 12-26-2006, 11:34 AM

go light - fact!!!

green@3D · 12-26-2006, 11:59 AM

What about the lanier extra? I have the edge (87") and just love it, Light, nice fit and finish. I was very impressed! I would have got the extra but the edge was in stock, and I am not plane racist.

Pale Rider · 12-26-2006, 09:36 PM

Thanks for all the help..Right now its between the SD and the Aeroworks..Any problems with cust serv with either company? Thats important as well..

GremlinX · 12-26-2006, 11:46 PM

Pale, you get my pm?

GremlinX · 12-27-2006, 12:57 AM

I just realized there are 2 Pale Riders... I sent you the correct PM, but I called you Pat! buahaha, sorry...

Pale Rider · 12-27-2006, 07:15 AM

Got it GremlinX..Sounds good

olof · 12-27-2006, 07:35 AM

New 90" extra 300 from EF due out anyday now!

jaguar bone · 12-27-2006, 10:03 AM

I'm about 90% complete assembling the SD-MODELS 260 EXTRA - I sent you a PM.
I'm a little apprehensive posing such a 'raw' review - tho honest as it is intended to be - no malicious intent at all. Honest means good and not so good.
Mostly fact - as I see it - some opinion.

I bought from Jason Reddish ( Racinjasonr4@aol.com) --new GM for US sales) from FG swap shop w/ PayPal. Good deal & good experience.

Bottom line - I'm happy with the purchase and can't wait for the Maiden!!

f15iceman · 02-01-2007, 04:12 PM

The Dietrich Aircraft Extra 260 looks like it would be a nice choice if you are willing to wait. Here are a couple of pictures.

Pale Rider · 02-01-2007, 06:33 PM

I think Im gonna wait for the new Extra from Extreme Flight

GremlinX · 02-01-2007, 09:17 PM

I was gonna say, EF's is out soon... I like that Dietrich...

jaguar bone · 02-02-2007, 06:02 AM

Well my SD-MODELS 260 EXTRA finished out at 17# using two 6v. NiMh packs and the DA50 & KS canister. Maiden flight was a no surprises breeze - but later I had a canister connection problem, so the day was cut short.
As I said in the PM some of the hardware was upgraded - but over all, I recommend their model.

JoeAirPort · 02-02-2007, 12:49 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by GremlinX
	... I like that Dietrich...

Me too, I wonder if it comes with that nice plane restraint?

Rich_N · 02-03-2007, 11:46 AM

I have the Aero-works 50cc size Yak and Extra 260 and they are awesome! The QB,s fit together like a glove no modifications or rework, they are the best Arf's I have ever put together and fly Awesome. Mark Leseberg flew the 260 at our big bird fun fly last summer and loved it. Rocco and the guy's are great to work with at Aero-works. Rich

12-26-2006, 09:11 AM	#16
bodywerks Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tucson Age: 36 Posts: 5,229	Re: 50cc Extra suggestions My vote is for the SD or Aeroworks 260. I think the SD will fly a little lighter, though, but doesn't look as good, IMO. I have friends that have both and I honestly don't think you can go wrong with either, although I like the QB aspect of the Aeroworks...would satay away from the CA and H9 options - too small for a 50cc, IMO. The BME Extra and the Wildhare Extras are nice-looking planes, too, but you have to be willing to accept 16-18 pounds, it seems - not bad at sealevel, but a no-go for anything over a couple thousand feet ASL... __________________ Gmoney and Smarks are spooners

12-26-2006, 11:34 AM	#17
adrian Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 24 Posts: 2,768	Re: 50cc Extra suggestions go light - fact!!! __________________ my blog http://janstrydom.blogspot.com

12-26-2006, 11:59 AM	#18
green@3D Rudder Bashin' Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stettler, Alberta, Can. Planet Earth Age: 34 Posts: 372	Re: 50cc Extra suggestions What about the lanier extra? I have the edge (87") and just love it, Light, nice fit and finish. I was very impressed! I would have got the extra but the edge was in stock, and I am not plane racist. __________________ crazy is as crazy does

12-26-2006, 09:36 PM	#19
Pale Rider Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,372	Re: 50cc Extra suggestions Thanks for all the help..Right now its between the SD and the Aeroworks..Any problems with cust serv with either company? Thats important as well..

12-26-2006, 11:46 PM	#20
GremlinX Father of the Scale Furum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Age: 34 Posts: 4,577	Re: 50cc Extra suggestions Pale, you get my pm? __________________ "I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa" Kit builders check out.... http://bobflies.com/ 2.4 GHz is for your home telephone... 14MZ and 72 MHz for huckin' baby!!

12-27-2006, 12:57 AM	#21
GremlinX Father of the Scale Furum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Age: 34 Posts: 4,577	Re: 50cc Extra suggestions I just realized there are 2 Pale Riders... I sent you the correct PM, but I called you Pat! buahaha, sorry... __________________ "I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa" Kit builders check out.... http://bobflies.com/ 2.4 GHz is for your home telephone... 14MZ and 72 MHz for huckin' baby!!

12-27-2006, 07:15 AM	#22
Pale Rider Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,372	Re: 50cc Extra suggestions Got it GremlinX..Sounds good

12-27-2006, 07:35 AM	#23
olof Flyin' Around Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: England Age: 51 Posts: 2	Re: 50cc Extra suggestions New 90" extra 300 from EF due out anyday now!

12-27-2006, 10:03 AM	#24
jaguar bone balsa, glue & gas Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,972	Re: 50cc Extra suggestions I'm about 90% complete assembling the SD-MODELS 260 EXTRA - I sent you a PM. I'm a little apprehensive posing such a 'raw' review - tho honest as it is intended to be - no malicious intent at all. Honest means good and not so good. Mostly fact - as I see it - some opinion. I bought from Jason Reddish ( Racinjasonr4@aol.com) --new GM for US sales) from FG swap shop w/ PayPal. Good deal & good experience. Bottom line - I'm happy with the purchase and can't wait for the Maiden!!

02-01-2007, 04:12 PM	#25
f15iceman Gettin' Lower! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 34	Re: 50cc Extra suggestions The Dietrich Aircraft Extra 260 looks like it would be a nice choice if you are willing to wait. Here are a couple of pictures. Attached Thumbnails 264.9 KB · Views: 39 253.7 KB · Views: 84

02-01-2007, 06:33 PM	#26
Pale Rider Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,372	Re: 50cc Extra suggestions I think Im gonna wait for the new Extra from Extreme Flight __________________ Welcome to New Jersey...Where fun comes to die.

02-01-2007, 09:17 PM	#27
GremlinX Father of the Scale Furum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Age: 34 Posts: 4,577	Re: 50cc Extra suggestions I was gonna say, EF's is out soon... I like that Dietrich... __________________ "I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa" Kit builders check out.... http://bobflies.com/ 2.4 GHz is for your home telephone... 14MZ and 72 MHz for huckin' baby!!

02-02-2007, 06:02 AM	#28
jaguar bone balsa, glue & gas Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,972	Re: 50cc Extra suggestions Well my SD-MODELS 260 EXTRA finished out at 17# using two 6v. NiMh packs and the DA50 & KS canister. Maiden flight was a no surprises breeze - but later I had a canister connection problem, so the day was cut short. As I said in the PM some of the hardware was upgraded - but over all, I recommend their model. Attached Thumbnails 62.0 KB · Views: 56

02-03-2007, 11:46 AM	#30
Rich_N Flyin' Around Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2	Re: 50cc Extra suggestions I have the Aero-works 50cc size Yak and Extra 260 and they are awesome! The QB,s fit together like a glove no modifications or rework, they are the best Arf's I have ever put together and fly Awesome. Mark Leseberg flew the 260 at our big bird fun fly last summer and loved it. Rocco and the guy's are great to work with at Aero-works. Rich

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