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TimDavie · 12-23-2008, 03:37 PM

I C U have a CT. Tom Guttman at our local airport has a distributorship for those. I see about 5 different ones a month now that they are coming back in for annuals and "repairs".

StaggerBeech450 · 12-23-2008, 04:28 PM

I've seen Patty Wagstaff put on an aggressive show in her Extra, but the most aggressive I ever saw was Peter Besenyei in his Extra flying in the Breitling World Cup. This was a case of the pilot more so than the aircraft. Second would go to Xavier de Lapparent in his CAP 231 EX. One of the most amazing tumbling routines ever.

Check this link for the answer to your question:
http://www.haute-voltige.com/videos/best_plane.html

or this one (same video - youtube version):

YouTube - Aerobeats - What's The Best Plane?

Matchless · 12-24-2008, 03:48 PM

Gotta second the thought of a modified Pitts based airplane being capable of being the most agressive.....

http://www.airvids.net/view/137/extr...ics-thrilling/

3dav8r · 12-24-2008, 06:49 PM

J-3 Cub...now were talkin !!!!!!!!!!! (85hp) Unlimited horizontal performance !!

JoeAirPort · 12-24-2008, 10:33 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Matchless
	Gotta second the thought of a modified Pitts based airplane being capable of being the most agressive..... http://www.airvids.net/view/137/extr...ics-thrilling/

Cool vid, the music is equally cool.

sprice50 · 12-25-2008, 12:50 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by StaggerBeech450
	or this one (same video - youtube version): YouTube - Aerobeats - What's The Best Plane?

Makes sense that the 'each to his own' philosophy wins out in the end.

sukhoi26mx · 12-25-2008, 12:54 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by sprice50
	Makes sense that the 'each to his own' philosophy wins out in the end.

Just like in RC.

From a competition standpoint, the Sukhoi (both 26 and 31) and the Cap have far and above the most wins Internationally over the last 25 years. As we go forward, I expect those two, the new Extra 330SC, the Edge 540, and the Mx2 to all be very competitive. In reality, at that level, the best pilot usually wins. Not all that different from IMAC.

Scott

Mitsu1 · 12-25-2008, 01:46 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by TimDavie
	Ahh. Bob Herendeen, the flying Gentleman. Pretty good with a Glasair too!

Bob Herendeen! ... been trying to remember his name for 2 weeks now. That dude was badass big time back in his day. I got him on VHS abusing the hell out of a Pitts Special.

TimDavie · 12-25-2008, 01:21 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by StaggerBeech450
	Check this link for the answer to your question: http://www.haute-voltige.com/videos/best_plane.html or this one (same video - youtube version): YouTube - Aerobeats - What's The Best Plane?

Kirby has no EGO whatsoever does he? You look at the sports heros that define the mega-stars like Tiger or a Michael Jordan, but after listening to an aerobatic pilot like Kirby, you would think the search is over to find greatness

. He, like his other Red Bull pilots are great pilots without doubt. I wish they were more of a "prime time" spectator sport like.....Nascar. Red Bull is doing its part, and Rocket Racing league might help. We'll see.

JoeAirPort · 12-25-2008, 01:33 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by TimDavie
	Kirby has no EGO whatsoever does he? You look at the sports heros that define the mega-stars like Tiger or a Michael Jordan, but after listening to an aerobatic pilot like Kirby, you would think the search is over to find greatness. He, like his other Red Bull pilots are great pilots without doubt. I wish they were more of a "prime time" spectator sport like.....Nascar. Red Bull is doing its part, and Rocket Racing league might help. We'll see.

Goulian's got a big ego too, just listen to him the interviews. I guess big egos go with the territory.

Matt Chapman · 12-25-2008, 02:00 PM

Ego's in full scale aerobatics? NEVER!

Tired Old Man · 12-25-2008, 04:33 PM

Egos and arrogance with full scale pilots period. It runs rampant throughout the breed. From ultralight to F-22 they are all great, just ask them

Matt Chapman · 12-25-2008, 09:58 PM

OUCH

JEFFRO503 · 12-26-2008, 03:23 AM

HAHA!! Sheeesh pat! things are getting brutal in here.

On a side note....i'm glad some great pilots have visited and posted to this thread. Hopefully it stays alive. I always enjoy hearing opinions of some of the great guys in the full scale sport and the RC hobby.

Andy Thomas · 12-26-2008, 04:04 AM

Matt, do you still fly any IAC events?

12-23-2008, 03:37 PM	#31
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12-24-2008, 03:48 PM	#33
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12-24-2008, 06:49 PM	#34
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12-25-2008, 02:00 PM	#41
Matt Chapman Bulsh!t, you can be my wingman Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Avondale, Pa Age: 51 Posts: 476	Re: Full scale pilots.....most aggressive acrobat aircraft? Ego's in full scale aerobatics? NEVER!

12-25-2008, 04:33 PM	#42
Tired Old Man Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: California Posts: 4,323	Re: Full scale pilots.....most aggressive acrobat aircraft? Egos and arrogance with full scale pilots period. It runs rampant throughout the breed. From ultralight to F-22 they are all great, just ask them

12-25-2008, 09:58 PM	#43
Matt Chapman Bulsh!t, you can be my wingman Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Avondale, Pa Age: 51 Posts: 476	Re: Full scale pilots.....most aggressive acrobat aircraft? OUCH

12-26-2008, 03:23 AM	#44
JEFFRO503 www.rcdude.com Join Date: May 2006 Location: St helens OR Age: 44 Posts: 2,062	Re: Full scale pilots.....most aggressive acrobat aircraft? HAHA!! Sheeesh pat! things are getting brutal in here. On a side note....i'm glad some great pilots have visited and posted to this thread. Hopefully it stays alive. I always enjoy hearing opinions of some of the great guys in the full scale sport and the RC hobby.

12-26-2008, 04:04 AM	#45
Andy Thomas OK 1 Roll, No I Mean 2 Point Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Farmington, MN Age: 36 Posts: 941	Re: Full scale pilots.....most aggressive acrobat aircraft? Matt, do you still fly any IAC events? __________________ Andy Thomas Team Airtronics Hobbyzone Bad Brad Graphics

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