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Extra260 · 05-30-2007, 09:42 PM

Also any pics of the install would be great.

BTerry · 06-01-2007, 10:46 AM

My friend (competes in Advanced class in IMAC) has both planes. He put over 270 flights on the 260 last year, and has over 1000 flights on his Super Extra. He said the mixing on each plane is within a few percent, and they both fly very well. The Super Extra does track marginally better, and the 260 snaps marginally better. The Super Extra does knife-edge maneuvers slightly better due to the taller canopy and broader unobstructed fuse side area.

His suggestion is to pick the one that looks best IN THE EYES OF THE PILOT, and burn as much gas as possible. The results will be about the same.

Good luck and post lots of pictures!

Brett

Animal Jesky · 06-01-2007, 01:26 PM

Having had many flights on both aircraft I would recommend the 260. As I believe it excels in IMAC.

As far as being smaller the 260 is well within the size of say a carden plane. The plane is very sleek when flying so it does not get moved around as much in the wind. The only thing that is needed would be to move the CG to about 90-95mm at the wing tip to get the snaps and spins crisp.

Andrew

notorious_benny · 06-01-2007, 01:39 PM

If you get the 260 then the DA on cans will have plenty power. As for how much more power does the 157 have..... my 157 CSTS on cans its comparable to a DA 150 running KS or BMB pipes for top end power. Turning a 28.5-12 Mejlik prop at about 5900rpms. Or a 32-10 mejlik at about the same.

For the super xtra I think the 157 or even the 170 is the better choice as you dont need to go to the hassle of installing long pipes and save a bit of weight, it also matches the model very nicely with smooth throttle response making the speed nicely controllable.

Extra260 · 06-02-2007, 12:18 AM

Thanks guys, I heard you got a new 260 andrew??? Well I am pretty dead set on my custom scheme 260 with pipes and a da. I will need pipes because I fly up here at 6500 feet. Thanks again for helping make the final decision.

DarcyWingo · 06-02-2007, 12:29 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Animal Jesky
	Having had many flights on both aircraft I would recommend the 260. As I believe it excels in IMAC. As far as being smaller the 260 is well within the size of say a carden plane. The plane is very sleek when flying so it does not get moved around as much in the wind. The only thing that is needed would be to move the CG to about 90-95mm at the wing tip to get the snaps and spins crisp. Andrew

If this dont make your mind up nothing will..

My thoughts exactly, 90 to 95 is the sweet spot..

Hey Andrew any chance on sending me a picture of your 260 aileron mod?

If so send them to darcyw@swiftwireless.net

Thanks!

thewrap · 06-02-2007, 12:31 AM

If you wanted to go with an extra 260 then a Wild Hare is a nice choice. It might be a little smaller but I've seen it fly and I am just amazed by it's capabilities.

Vic3D · 06-02-2007, 12:33 AM

Andrew, I'll try to keep being as annoying as I can be... I want to get this plane pretty soon also and want to see how you did the ailerons too. Can you CC me in that email to darcy?

THANKS!

vaponte17@gmail.com

PS. I know you're mad busy so I'll appreciate it a lot. You da man!

Extra260 · 06-02-2007, 01:02 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by DarcyWingo
	If this dont make your mind up nothing will.. My thoughts exactly, 90 to 95 is the sweet spot.. Hey Andrew any chance on sending me a picture of your 260 aileron mod? If so send them to darcyw@swiftwireless.net Thanks!

That is what made my mind up.

Also hit me up with that email. Thanks. Wrap sorry but I am not looking into a 33%. I already have one and this thread was strictly on 2 planes.

mwr@gobrainstorm.net

Extra260 · 06-04-2007, 06:11 PM

Just another day dream but I could also get a custom built aerotech 300 for the same price as my custom painted 260. Anyone have info on this plane in imac. Any better than the compy??? I am striving for the best I can afford

excelpoint · 06-05-2007, 12:11 AM

All the planes you mention will do what you want, with pro's and con's on all of them. If you cant win with one then you will not win with the other one. There is no magic solution to it except getting a good starting platform(any of the planes you mentioned) and burning s$%t loads of fuel.

Extra260 · 06-12-2007, 06:15 PM

What drop headers do I need for pipes on this plane???

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05-30-2007, 09:42 PM	#61
Extra260 Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Durango Colorado Age: 20 Posts: 1,945	Re: Its the final countdown! Also any pics of the install would be great.

06-01-2007, 10:46 AM	#62
BTerry Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bremerton, WA Age: 40 Posts: 1,461	Re: Its the final countdown! My friend (competes in Advanced class in IMAC) has both planes. He put over 270 flights on the 260 last year, and has over 1000 flights on his Super Extra. He said the mixing on each plane is within a few percent, and they both fly very well. The Super Extra does track marginally better, and the 260 snaps marginally better. The Super Extra does knife-edge maneuvers slightly better due to the taller canopy and broader unobstructed fuse side area. His suggestion is to pick the one that looks best IN THE EYES OF THE PILOT, and burn as much gas as possible. The results will be about the same. Good luck and post lots of pictures! Brett

06-01-2007, 01:26 PM	#63
Animal Jesky Squirrel please... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Monroe, Michigan Age: 25 Posts: 625	Re: Its the final countdown! Having had many flights on both aircraft I would recommend the 260. As I believe it excels in IMAC. As far as being smaller the 260 is well within the size of say a carden plane. The plane is very sleek when flying so it does not get moved around as much in the wind. The only thing that is needed would be to move the CG to about 90-95mm at the wing tip to get the snaps and spins crisp. Andrew __________________ Thanks Dad, Mom, Joe, and Heather for all your support in everything I do. Bryson Fernandez- Keep a spot up there for me when we meet again, until that day keep flying high in the sky!!!

06-01-2007, 01:39 PM	#64
notorious_benny IMAC wannabe! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Griffith, NSW, Australia Age: 31 Posts: 3,374 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Its the final countdown! If you get the 260 then the DA on cans will have plenty power. As for how much more power does the 157 have..... my 157 CSTS on cans its comparable to a DA 150 running KS or BMB pipes for top end power. Turning a 28.5-12 Mejlik prop at about 5900rpms. Or a 32-10 mejlik at about the same. For the super xtra I think the 157 or even the 170 is the better choice as you dont need to go to the hassle of installing long pipes and save a bit of weight, it also matches the model very nicely with smooth throttle response making the speed nicely controllable. __________________ Look out Ulimited in 2011!!!

06-02-2007, 12:18 AM	#65
Extra260 Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Durango Colorado Age: 20 Posts: 1,945	Re: Its the final countdown! Thanks guys, I heard you got a new 260 andrew??? Well I am pretty dead set on my custom scheme 260 with pipes and a da. I will need pipes because I fly up here at 6500 feet. Thanks again for helping make the final decision.

06-02-2007, 12:31 AM	#67
thewrap I had it, but then I lost it. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Highland Village Texas Age: 19 Posts: 1,863	Re: Its the final countdown! If you wanted to go with an extra 260 then a Wild Hare is a nice choice. It might be a little smaller but I've seen it fly and I am just amazed by it's capabilities.

06-02-2007, 12:33 AM	#68
Vic3D Mother Huckin' Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Caguas, Puerto Rico Age: 25 Posts: 4,304 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: Its the final countdown! Andrew, I'll try to keep being as annoying as I can be... I want to get this plane pretty soon also and want to see how you did the ailerons too. Can you CC me in that email to darcy? THANKS! vaponte17@gmail.com PS. I know you're mad busy so I'll appreciate it a lot. You da man! __________________ Pilot RC Aztech Aero/Secraft/EG Aircraft B&E Graphics, Jersey Modeler, TailDragger RC

06-04-2007, 06:11 PM	#70
Extra260 Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Durango Colorado Age: 20 Posts: 1,945	Re: Its the final countdown! Just another day dream but I could also get a custom built aerotech 300 for the same price as my custom painted 260. Anyone have info on this plane in imac. Any better than the compy??? I am striving for the best I can afford

06-05-2007, 12:11 AM	#71
excelpoint Mother Hucker + Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: australia Age: 38 Posts: 2,407	Re: Its the final countdown! All the planes you mention will do what you want, with pro's and con's on all of them. If you cant win with one then you will not win with the other one. There is no magic solution to it except getting a good starting platform(any of the planes you mentioned) and burning s$%t loads of fuel. __________________ (ASAA) www.scaleaeros.com.au DESERT AIRCRAFT AUSTRALIA: NUMBER 1 FOR PRODUCT AND CUSTOMER SERVICE.

06-12-2007, 06:15 PM	#72
Extra260 Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Durango Colorado Age: 20 Posts: 1,945	Re: Its the final countdown! What drop headers do I need for pipes on this plane???

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