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23 | 39.66% |
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35 | 60.34% |
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06-10-2008, 06:04 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: UK
Age: 36
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Composite Arf or Krill?????????
Hi Guys, Just finishing off my 42% Extra 300 and now lookin forward to the next project. Had decided on a comp arf super extra, but a guy turned up at our field with a Krill Katana 39%. I was gob smacked (he is the best pilot i have seen over here). Just wondering what you guys think as its about Ģ400 more for the Krill. I know i'm asking for it but either comp arf or Krill. I want a composite, already have a build up Extra 300 42%.
Cheers for your opinion. Andy   
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06-10-2008, 06:19 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: clinton, ia. usa
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Re: Composite Arf or Krill?????????
man the krill sure does seem to be tremendous... i have only watched them fly. videos, joe nall this year etc.... probably can't go wrong there......but......
i LOVE my superxtra. i just got it a few months ago and have very little time on her yet but what a joy! i think the katana will probably be a little better sequence plane but the super is a 3d animal... just my $.02
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06-10-2008, 06:56 PM
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Bad-ass Super Contributer!
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Re: Composite Arf or Krill?????????
Not sure if you go on 3drc - http://www.3drc.info (I'm from the UK too). The owner of the site has the big Krill and there are guys on there with the Extra. You may be able to post there and get some good info. Both are beautiful planes. I would probably vote Extra - It's a hugely capable 3d aeroplane.
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06-10-2008, 07:04 PM
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Super Contributer
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: UK
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Re: Composite Arf or Krill?????????
Hi Andrew greetings from the UK. Yeah it was Nathan with his Krill Katana i saw, problem is he is an amazing pilot so any flaws can be masked by skill!!! Also he flies IMAC, i'm more interested in 3d. Its the first time i have seen a Krill plane flying so was interested in everybodies opinions.
Cheers Andy
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06-10-2008, 07:37 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Cumming, GA
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Re: Composite Arf or Krill?????????
Hopefully here in the next couple of weeks, I will be able to do a side by side comparison of the Krill Yak and 3.0 Composite Arf Yak..Still waiting on the R1222 high current receiver from Horizon...
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06-10-2008, 08:25 PM
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Deadstickin'
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Location: Lakeland, FL
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Re: Composite Arf or Krill?????????
Krill
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06-10-2008, 09:26 PM
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Bad-ass Super Contributer!
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Tucson
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Re: Composite Arf or Krill?????????
Krill looks like it's awesome for 3D, but from what I have seen in precision, it seems to 'hunt' for a straight line sometimes. It does seem to fly precision OK, but I have yet to see one flying at an IMAC competition this year. Now, if IMAC is not your #1 goal with your plane, I'd definitely say go for the Krill.
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06-10-2008, 09:39 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
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Re: Composite Arf or Krill?????????
Comp Arfs track better!!
Krill is a good plane though! you'll score better with a Comp Arf- IMHO!! Ronster |
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06-10-2008, 10:02 PM
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Re: Composite Arf or Krill?????????
Now you can complicate the mix by adding in the Krill 40% yak! I do like the look of the Katana though. You're in a great position as whatever you get will be a stunning aeroplane. On a side note it's worth getting Zimmerman cans for whatever you choose. I know Nathan runs them and I've recently been using them. I'm really impressed with the linear throttling I get with very little throttle curve adjustment. Power is great and they sound fantastic (you can get them from Motors and Rotors back there). |
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06-10-2008, 10:40 PM
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Re: Composite Arf or Krill?????????
I like krill better.
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06-10-2008, 11:11 PM
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Re: Composite Arf or Krill?????????
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06-10-2008, 11:58 PM
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Yak - Extra - Yak...yakity yak
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Cumming, GA
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Re: Composite Arf or Krill?????????
The Krill Yak is incredibly light..I am thinking it will be around 36 pounds or perhaps lighter...Setup will be DA-150 on MTW 110 rear exit cans. 8711s everywhere, A123 2300 packs and a high current JR R1222 reciever. This will be a very simple setup and I suspect the plane will be ballistic...If I like the simple setup..I will probably convert my Compy Yak to the R1221 reciever and unload the Power Box Royal...I like simple..and both of these planes will do well in IMAC...But you are right..THe Compy is not an exceptional 3D plane.
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06-11-2008, 09:13 AM
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Re: Composite Arf or Krill?????????
The best answers you will get are from people that have both, not just here say...
Roger
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06-11-2008, 09:19 AM
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Bad-ass Super Contributer!
Join Date: Jul 2006
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Re: Composite Arf or Krill?????????
You can't make a Comp Arf Super Extra fall out of the sky at 40 pounds. Using a DA 150 provides more than enough power for anything with either plane.
The question is whether or not spending the extra 400 Pounds will instantly make your flying 30% or more better. You know the answer to that better than anyone else. This isn't apples to apples in the comparison but I know that a 35% wood SD Katana flys better than a 35% Krill Katana for a thousand or more less... |
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