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Norman Soto · 09-20-2007, 01:24 PM

Hello everyone....!

I understand there are other subforums best suited for this kind of threads, but I think this is the best option since all of you are in the IMAC flight line.

I'm willing to take the step up to 33-35% scale plane.
There's only a minor issue on selecting the right plane: I live all the way up to 8000ft over sea level. It MUST be a light plane.

With this in mind I've started looking for the right choice. It must be a KIT since I like building my own planes, I can strip some weight off, and I love the freedom to choose the way it will end covered up...!

My first option would be the AW Edge 35% Builders kit. I´ll put a DA 100 in the front (Are there any other brands...?

). I intend to punch holes in the airframe everywhere I can with as little weak points as possible, and of course buy all CF parts available.

Can you builders/pilots, write down what you've felt or heard regarding this plane? Have you known or heard final weight on this configuration?

And if possible... could you tell me which other light planes brands are up to consider?
Any plane within the 33 - 35% range would be OK.

Thanx in advance for any input. I'd love to hear from you!

Best regards.

Oliver Soto

mark786 · 09-20-2007, 04:12 PM

I think you will be very limited as far as a kit. I don't think that the AW kits are available any more.
I have also been looking for a good kit and only find:
Carden, Aerotech and Dalton.
There are a couple of others that I am not considering such as the Bob Godfrey and Lanier.
Now if you are looking for an ARF AW is an excellent choice.
Mark

RappyMan · 09-20-2007, 04:52 PM

BME makes some lightweight motors - you might look into the 115cc that they make

3ddd · 09-20-2007, 10:35 PM

take a look at the aeroworks builders kits.good prices well made, light

Norman Soto · 09-20-2007, 10:45 PM

Thanks for the inputs everyone....!
Engine other than DA is almost totally discarded by now, but thanks anyway man!

Regardin the AW builders kit.... That's exactly what I've been considering allt afternoon.
The Dalton 35% seems a bit heavy even on diet.
The AW Edge 35% seems to be a good option... then again... can be a little heavy for the height I fly at.
Gee......
Any experiences on this configuration?

09-20-2007, 01:24 PM	#1
Norman Soto MexicoRC Team Join Date: May 2006 Location: México Posts: 59	Please read...!!! Airframe choosing guidance!!! Hello everyone....! I understand there are other subforums best suited for this kind of threads, but I think this is the best option since all of you are in the IMAC flight line. I'm willing to take the step up to 33-35% scale plane. There's only a minor issue on selecting the right plane: I live all the way up to 8000ft over sea level. It MUST be a light plane. With this in mind I've started looking for the right choice. It must be a KIT since I like building my own planes, I can strip some weight off, and I love the freedom to choose the way it will end covered up...! My first option would be the AW Edge 35% Builders kit. I´ll put a DA 100 in the front (Are there any other brands...? ). I intend to punch holes in the airframe everywhere I can with as little weak points as possible, and of course buy all CF parts available. Can you builders/pilots, write down what you've felt or heard regarding this plane? Have you known or heard final weight on this configuration? And if possible... could you tell me which other light planes brands are up to consider? Any plane within the 33 - 35% range would be OK. Thanx in advance for any input. I'd love to hear from you! Best regards. Oliver Soto

09-20-2007, 04:12 PM	#2
mark786 Super Contributer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lake Mary, Florida Posts: 141	Re: Please read...!!! Airframe choosing guidance!!! I think you will be very limited as far as a kit. I don't think that the AW kits are available any more. I have also been looking for a good kit and only find: Carden, Aerotech and Dalton. There are a couple of others that I am not considering such as the Bob Godfrey and Lanier. Now if you are looking for an ARF AW is an excellent choice. Mark

09-20-2007, 04:52 PM	#3
RappyMan Help - I like helicopters Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Elk Horn, IA Age: 40 Posts: 949	Re: Please read...!!! Airframe choosing guidance!!! BME makes some lightweight motors - you might look into the 115cc that they make

09-20-2007, 10:35 PM	#4
3ddd tissue ? cry baby jack wagon! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: pyote,texas Age: 58 Posts: 2,652	Re: Please read...!!! Airframe choosing guidance!!! take a look at the aeroworks builders kits.good prices well made, light __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave >safely and in a well preserved body,but rather to skid in > sideways,totally screwed up,worn out,shouting,"oh damn what a fine ride! AMA 98634 > HEY I GOT A DIVORCE----HELL YEA > Futaba, FROMECO:a good way to get a charge out of life,,3w all the way for a good day

09-20-2007, 10:45 PM	#5
Norman Soto MexicoRC Team Join Date: May 2006 Location: México Posts: 59	Re: Please read...!!! Airframe choosing guidance!!! Thanks for the inputs everyone....! Engine other than DA is almost totally discarded by now, but thanks anyway man! Regardin the AW builders kit.... That's exactly what I've been considering allt afternoon. The Dalton 35% seems a bit heavy even on diet. The AW Edge 35% seems to be a good option... then again... can be a little heavy for the height I fly at. Gee...... Any experiences on this configuration?

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