I got to fly the Dietrich Slick 540 Proto!!!!

[rcflyguy]

	Quote: Originally Posted by AJT
	I think I will go 2.4 on this one. I need to make the switch sooner on later! I do have a NIB DX-7 for my 3Dhobbies Extra 300 SH that I am currently building. I'll use that for my test bed on 2.4----- I currently fly a 12-Z (pcm). I wonder how many fly 40% with a 7 channel receiver? No doubt I will have to upgrade. I don't feel to good about converting my 12-Z to 2.4 after reading some of the problems FUTABA has had. I will wait and see how others will be setting their SLICK 540's up before I make a final $$ decision. Any thoughts from other SLICK 540 owners will be welcome.

I'm using a 9c converted to 2.4 with 7 channel rec's on my 40% 260... no problem at all, over the whole season!

Scott

[AJT]

Thanks for the reply Scott I hate the thought of giving up my 12-Z so I just might consider the conversion.

[Sevans16]

Well, I talked with GmanBill today. I had little question I wanted this plane when I called up but after speaking with Bill I now need this plane. I pre-ordered mine. Another one coming to Vegas.

[Scrima]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Sevans16
	Well, I talked with GmanBill today. I had little question I wanted this plane when I called up but after speaking with Bill I now need this plane. I pre-ordered mine. Another one coming to Vegas.

Can't wait to get mine, pre-ordered a DA-170 as well. Will need to get other stuff together, servos and such. Thinking about putting in a Smartfly power system as well!

Would be cool to see some videos of the Slick, too!

[GmanBill]

Man you guys are tough on me, I will try to get some, but you guys have to remember I am working on the manual of 2 more final prototypes that will be here the beginning of next year. It kind of has been cutting in to my flying time so when I get a chance I will see what we can do to get you guys some video ASAP. Maybe at WWW in El Centro if I have room for it in the trailer Nov first and second, it will be off the hook 3D that whole weekend.

[1bwana1]

Bill,

If it's at WWW in El Centro, you know I'm going to want a turn at the sticks. I saw it at TAS, really nice looking. On second thought, if you don't bring one, don't even bother coming.

[robertp17]

Hey Bill I want to fly it! Since im on the pre order list can I come out there and " test fly" it.

[cbk07]

Can't wait for mine to come in....might have to do the three up in full FG motif. I liked the plane the first time I saw the pics, but Sleepy and Snap's in person phone tour from Tucson put me over the edge. Hopefully all three and them some will be at the Nall next year......I know mine will. I already have 2 gallons through my DA 170 that is going in it. Should be a beast

Craig

[GmanBill]

According to most of the pre-orders I have taken the guys will be at the Nall with theres, one of the guys got the ARC instead of the ARF where he could do his own color scheme and not look like the rest of you Yahoo's.

Robert, wont your arms get tired flying to Ca from De just to play with the big boys? LOL

[Sevans16]

OK I am starting my list of goodies now. I have my DA-170 on the way. What headers and cans do I need. How many servos and where do they do go in this plane? I will have 8711's all around

[robertp17]

Bill says its a standard drop header, just like a comp arf or an aeroworks would use.

[snap a saurus]

Just like Sleepy and CBK07 said, we bought 3 of these, I have all the equipment for it including a DA170, 8711 servos and all the good stuff.
The plane is very sexy, from the looks of it, it should be a good flier, I am very excited.

[robertp17]

	Quote: Originally Posted by snap a saurus
	Just like Sleepy and CBK07 said, we bought 3 of these, I have all the equipment for it including a DA170, 8711 servos and all the good stuff. The plane is very sexy, from the looks of it, it should be a good flier, I am very excited.

I agree, I wish that boat would just get here already! I have to go to the website once in a while and look at it again just to get my fix. I mainly want mine for imac next season but will def. be setup for 3D as well. I keep telling myself im not going to bring in down on the deck but when I see how well it 3d's I will just have to do it.

[JPrc]

We have 3 coming to Shreveport. Worm ordered the ARC but may be rethinking his decision. The covering scheme with the graphics package is what sold me.

[BOSSIER_ROB]

	Quote: Originally Posted by JPrc
	We have 3 coming to Shreveport. Worm ordered the ARC but may be rethinking his decision. The covering scheme with the graphics package is what sold me.

I don't think he'll change his mind. If I could cover a plane like you two, I'd get the ARC as well and throw a killer scheme on it, but I'm with you, it looks badass out of the box. We should get a good deal on shipping. Now if we could get Trey to sell his jet, get his priorities straight, and buy one, we'd save a ton on shipping. Roadtrip to Colorado next month??? I'll start saving dollar bills for the :Banane20:Bar.