123 inch Extreme Flight Extra 300 !!!!!! SWEEEET

[CA$HEY]

Do you ever think we will see the Extra in a 100cc size?

[jimbomilligan]

My guess is yes but i think the focus is on 123" right now. I sure Chris can speek more about it and validate that guess.

[ben_beyer]

	Quote: Originally Posted by CA
	Do you ever think we will see the Extra in a 100cc size?

I've asked and the answer was yes, but Chris perfects one plane at a time so you might have to wait. In terms of ARF quality and ability, it's going to be one worth waiting for...

[JoeAirPort]

Yep I agree. He perfects them and only then will release them for sale. Now I know why I like his planes: He's a perfectionist.

[camss69]

I bought the 88" yak but sold it before I got to fly it. (Had to fund another project) I did get to fly it later and it was awesome.

I just recently finished the 110" yak and flew it and man am I happy with it.

I've built two of the 74" yaks for other people.

I also have a chinn-yak.

All of them are the best quality ARF's I've built to compare with QQ, H9, and Comp-Arf.

I'm on the list for the 123, I'm probably way the heck down the list but I'm on it.

His planes show exactly what his post says, no compromise in design or quality, it's ready when it's ready. It sure is hard to wait though.

[ultrasportpilot]

The man has spoken. LoL. Thanks for the update Chris.

[T. Bob]

	Quote:
	4 initial prototypes were built and given to top pilots in the US and Europe for evaluation and strength testing.

Chris

Thanks for letting me help you out with the test flying.

It was my pleasure.

[JoeAirPort]

T Bob pit beeotch, thanks for keeping my 123 Extra fueled up and batt's charged. Next time get it started in one flip please.

[Mithrandir]

	Quote: Originally Posted by EXTREME FLIGHT
	Here's the latest scoop on the 123" Extra. I have received my DA170 and pipes and am putting the finishing touches on what should be the final production version of the Extra. We have spent well over a year in design, flight testing and refinement. 4 initial prototypes were built and given to top pilots in the US and Europe for evaluation and strength testing. Much was learned during this phase of development and changes were made. New prototypes have been built and tested and now we are on what should be the final version. I will display this plane at Toledo and immediatley upon our return from the show we will put 100 flights on this airframe in very short order as a final test of airframe strength. If all goes as planned production will begin immediately. In my best estimate I feel we should receive the first shipment around late June or July. I simply will not rush getting this plane to market. It must be as close to perfect as a mass produced ARF can be or it will not be released. It amazes me when I see all these companies throwing 40% ARFS out onto the market with little or no testing, development or refining. This is just not the way we work. We will offer multiple color schemes for this aircraft. It will feature pocket hinges, carbon fiber main gear and tailwheel assembly, carbon fiber wing and stab tube, titanium turnbuckle pushrods, Dubro ball links, Pilot X and instrument panel and a host of other unigue features. This aircraft is in no part affiliated with TOC1/SD/PILOT or any other company. As with every one of our releases this plane was designed in house with our team of CAD engineers and prototype development team. This small group of people is our strongest asset and we have amassed a wealth of knowledge and experience which is transferred into each new design. We have no need or desire to copy from the "copiers". I take each new design very seriously, but this one is really special to me. I really appreciate eveyone's interest and patience as we work to make this plane the best it can be.

Don't take too long or the cloners will have one out before you do!!!

[exeter_acres]

	Quote: Originally Posted by T. Bob
	Chris Thanks for letting me help you out with the test flying. It was my pleasure.

How do you feel it handled the 0 of 8?
During the design phase we could think of no better pilot to test the airframe through this difficult maneuver.

[Cracky]

I thought that you were going to let T.Bob to the tailwheel steering test.

[exeter_acres]

We considered it...but knew his talents lied elsewhere!

[JoeAirPort]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Mithrandir
	Don't take too long or the cloners will have one out before you do!!!

Which is why the cloners are never as good. They rush it out and don't perfect it.

[sinergy]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Mithrandir
	Don't take too long or the cloners will have one out before you do!!!

Personally I would rather wait regardless of time... would rather not have the issues others are having with new planes that are brand new to market. I can think of one other that came out recently and has it's fair share of issues.

There have been several larger planes come out in recent years that had wing failures, sure people were taken care of, but I would rather avoid the issues all together than be taken care of after the fact.

Some things are worth the wait.

[BoneDoc]

Just like the Heinz ketchup .