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02-28-2008, 12:41 PM
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Sukhoi ROCKS!!
 
Join Date: May 2006
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Re: Who saw this coming? (Horizon & Carden)
I'm really happy to hear all of the excitement for this new project. Its been a lot of fun working with Dennis and Caroline on this and I'm really happy we were able to finally put it together. The model is great, it is truly a shrunken Carden Yak in design and construction. The pic is the flying (dry) weight of the final model. Thats with a DA-50, Slimline muffler, and 1 x 2700 Nimh on the rx and one on the ignition. It flies great and looks great!
Yes, we chose David's trim scheme since David works for us and Dennis and I both agreed that it was one of our favorite schemes that we'd seen on his 150cc Yak. I've had a long and very positive relationship with Carden and I'm so glad to be able to take it to the next level, and help Dennis and caroline fill a gap in the market that they havent been able to fill with their kit line. |
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02-28-2008, 12:46 PM
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Bad-ass Super Contributer!
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Pearland/Houston,Tx
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Re: Who saw this coming? (Horizon & Carden)
wow that is light, when will there be videos of the first flights?
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02-28-2008, 12:49 PM
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Sukhoi ROCKS!!
Join Date: May 2006
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Re: Who saw this coming? (Horizon & Carden)
We didnt shoot any video of all of the test flying, and the weather here in IL is horrible right now. Actually, David Payne is going to fly it for some video this weekend though so we hope to get some video up very soon.
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02-28-2008, 12:51 PM
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Bad-ass Super Contributer!
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Shelby Twp., MI, USA
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Re: Who saw this coming? (Horizon & Carden)
Just have to get one!
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02-28-2008, 12:52 PM
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Returning to "Old School" ways
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Re: Who saw this coming? (Horizon & Carden)
Mike,
I've talked to you a few times on line and in person over the years and have always respected your opinion and talents, your input on this project may very well persuade me into a purchase. I've dealt with Dennis in the past and have found him to be an honest and forthcoming guy, no doubt the two of you and Horizon will do well in this project.... Scott
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02-28-2008, 12:56 PM
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Bad-ass Super Contributer!
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: St Louis, MO
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Re: Who saw this coming? (Horizon & Carden)
I really like the idea of a Carden ARF. I personally like to build but it gives even builders other options if time is not available. The other huge plus is that I'd be shocked if Carden ever stopped making kits. It keeps both the builders and the ARF flyers happy. What's even more amazing is that the Yak ARF is Carden construction. When I first saw this announcement, I thought the construction would be built up wings and light ply fuse like a H9. While H9 planes are great, Carden construction is much stronger overall. Great job Carden and H9.
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02-28-2008, 01:36 PM
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Re: Who saw this coming?
I agree, I like the carden kits too, but now an ARF in the mix too that is too cool. I have never built a carden kit, but how hard is it to do. I think I could build the fuse but the wings and stabs is what worries me(the sheeting etc.
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02-28-2008, 01:38 PM
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You Know How I Roll!!
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: NorCal
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Re: Who saw this coming?
Just ordered one. My LHS says it has a release date of 4:20 which is always a great day of the year. Looking foward to this plane I am sure it's going to be a winner.
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02-28-2008, 02:13 PM
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Bad-ass Super Contributer!
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Re: Who saw this coming?
Man, Orders going in already! Any Pricing info yet?
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02-28-2008, 02:18 PM
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Re: Who saw this coming?
7 bills...
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02-28-2008, 02:32 PM
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Returning to "Old School" ways
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Re: Who saw this coming?
All true plus the hinges are glued and sealed buy the factory.... Just one more thing I hate to do that makes buying one of these so easy to do... lol
Scott
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