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luv2flyguy · 09-23-2008, 08:11 PM

I know that the GP 580 Cap is a few years old, but I would like to know if anyone out there is flying one now, if so how do you like it? I've been looking at it for a plane to just fun fly and the price makes it real attractive.

SmoothFlying · 09-23-2008, 08:44 PM

Awesome plane. I had one. Harriers like no other. It flew very well. I could compare the harriers to that of my Carden Cap.

Matt Chapman · 09-23-2008, 08:53 PM

I like mine!

Pistolera · 09-24-2008, 07:47 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Matt Chapman
	I like mine!

Yeah....but didn't I see you drooling on that MX2 last weekend

Earle

Bish · 09-30-2008, 06:05 PM

Hi all i can honestly say my gp cap is one of if not the best plane i have had,mine has a da85 (2nd one first one siezed) fitted and its truly is a GREAT PLANE

the 85 is a dream.
Bish (UK)

3ddd · 09-30-2008, 06:25 PM

been flying mine for two years and still love the way it flies

ILLUSION258 · 10-12-2008, 07:12 PM

I WILL TELL YOU HOW IT FLYS MONDAY I AM GOING TO MAIDEN MINE

luv2flyguy · 10-13-2008, 09:16 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by ILLUSION258
	I WILL TELL YOU HOW IT FLYS MONDAY I AM GOING TO MAIDEN MINE

Did you get to maiden the Cap 580? If so how did it go?

pepatrick · 10-13-2008, 09:26 PM

For the money..its tough to beat. I have one for nearly a year and it was a great flying plane. I sold it February of 2007. One thing...beef up the landing gear area..I had a beautiful landing...It was soft..and no bounce..and one side of the gear folded back and punctured the wing. It was a very easy fix as it did very little damage to the fuse and missed the ribs in the wing. A little extra ply or reinforce with carbon fiber would probably take care of it. I think it is very worth while plane other than that...It is a very easy build and goes together quick. I prefer planes that I dont have to iron, but if I decided to go back to 100cc planes, I would consider one.

Eury · 10-13-2008, 09:27 PM

I bought one last year and loved mine until the 20th flight (about a week old) when I landed and shook a bunch of wood out of one of the wings. If I had flown for a minute longer, the wing would have folded. Great Planes didn't care, they said as soon as I flew it there wasn't a warranty. It did fly well, but that's an awful expensive airframe for that many flights. I can guarantee that everyone I encounter who expresses interest in that airframe will know how mine turned out and how well GP stood behind their product. At least it looks great hanging from my ceiling.

pitviper51 · 10-13-2008, 09:43 PM

acording to the words i hear on the higherplane vid, is that gp will be putting them out withthe new embry riddle scheme soon.. hmmmm...
mike

Eury · 10-13-2008, 09:47 PM

They've been saying that for over a year now. That's why I bought mine when I did, since 1. I'm not a fan of Riddle, and 2. The old scheme is SOOOOOO much better.

Rolling Thunder · 10-13-2008, 11:12 PM

While Matt Chapman was flying his demo at the TAS he announced the new plane. He said it will be 3lb lighter then the last version.

pepatrick · 10-14-2008, 01:29 AM

I have had nothing but great service from great planes or should I say...Tower Hobbies. Mine had a crushed cowl...they sent me a new one no questions asked.

luv2flyguy · 10-14-2008, 05:29 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Rolling Thunder
	While Matt Chapman was flying his demo at the TAS he announced the new plane. He said it will be 3lb lighter then the last version.

Any ideal when it will be on the market?

09-23-2008, 08:11 PM	#1
luv2flyguy Life Begins at 200 mph! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Gastonia, NC Age: 56 Posts: 1,337	Matt Chapman 580 Cap I know that the GP 580 Cap is a few years old, but I would like to know if anyone out there is flying one now, if so how do you like it? I've been looking at it for a plane to just fun fly and the price makes it real attractive.

09-23-2008, 08:44 PM	#2
SmoothFlying Got Twins??? Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Columbus, GA Age: 35 Posts: 4,115	Re: Matt Chapman 580 Cap Awesome plane. I had one. Harriers like no other. It flew very well. I could compare the harriers to that of my Carden Cap. __________________ Carden Aircraft Hodges Hobbies Red Aero Rc Pilots Aero3dgfx.com

09-23-2008, 08:53 PM	#3
Matt Chapman Bulsh!t, you can be my wingman Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Avondale, Pa Age: 51 Posts: 476	Re: Matt Chapman 580 Cap I like mine!

09-30-2008, 06:05 PM	#5
Bish Flyin' Around Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: England Posts: 6	Re: Matt Chapman 580 Cap Hi all i can honestly say my gp cap is one of if not the best plane i have had,mine has a da85 (2nd one first one siezed) fitted and its truly is a GREAT PLANE the 85 is a dream. Bish (UK)

09-30-2008, 06:25 PM	#6
3ddd tissue ? cry baby jack wagon! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: pyote,texas Age: 58 Posts: 2,649	Re: Matt Chapman 580 Cap been flying mine for two years and still love the way it flies __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave >safely and in a well preserved body,but rather to skid in > sideways,totally screwed up,worn out,shouting,"oh damn what a fine ride! AMA 98634 > HEY I GOT A DIVORCE----HELL YEA > Futaba, FROMECO:a good way to get a charge out of life,,3w all the way for a good day

10-12-2008, 07:12 PM	#7
ILLUSION258 stay'n in the box Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MICHIGAN Age: 17 Posts: 309	Re: Matt Chapman 580 Cap I WILL TELL YOU HOW IT FLYS MONDAY I AM GOING TO MAIDEN MINE __________________ My sponsers so far 1.ME 2.DAD 3.________ fill in the blank i am open lol!!!!!!! stay'n in the box When you fly a yak you are on the edge so what do you need extra?

10-13-2008, 09:26 PM	#9
pepatrick Yak - Extra - Yak...yakity yak Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cumming, GA Age: 46 Posts: 2,209 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: Matt Chapman 580 Cap For the money..its tough to beat. I have one for nearly a year and it was a great flying plane. I sold it February of 2007. One thing...beef up the landing gear area..I had a beautiful landing...It was soft..and no bounce..and one side of the gear folded back and punctured the wing. It was a very easy fix as it did very little damage to the fuse and missed the ribs in the wing. A little extra ply or reinforce with carbon fiber would probably take care of it. I think it is very worth while plane other than that...It is a very easy build and goes together quick. I prefer planes that I dont have to iron, but if I decided to go back to 100cc planes, I would consider one.

10-13-2008, 09:27 PM	#10
Eury A fifth of Peter. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ankeny, IA USA Age: 35 Posts: 770	Re: Matt Chapman 580 Cap I bought one last year and loved mine until the 20th flight (about a week old) when I landed and shook a bunch of wood out of one of the wings. If I had flown for a minute longer, the wing would have folded. Great Planes didn't care, they said as soon as I flew it there wasn't a warranty. It did fly well, but that's an awful expensive airframe for that many flights. I can guarantee that everyone I encounter who expresses interest in that airframe will know how mine turned out and how well GP stood behind their product. At least it looks great hanging from my ceiling.

10-13-2008, 09:43 PM	#11
pitviper51 Burn Gas.. Bend wings. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kentucky Age: 26 Posts: 8,260 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: Matt Chapman 580 Cap acording to the words i hear on the higherplane vid, is that gp will be putting them out withthe new embry riddle scheme soon.. hmmmm... mike __________________ Get your cool FG Mouse pad HERE: http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=55338 IMACPhotos http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=55755 My XFC Photo Flood : http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/f...re-photos.html www.hcrcm.org (my flying club......) http://www.mbphotos.exposuremanager.com/

10-13-2008, 09:47 PM	#12
Eury A fifth of Peter. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ankeny, IA USA Age: 35 Posts: 770	Re: Matt Chapman 580 Cap They've been saying that for over a year now. That's why I bought mine when I did, since 1. I'm not a fan of Riddle, and 2. The old scheme is SOOOOOO much better.

10-13-2008, 11:12 PM	#13
Rolling Thunder Tony Quist Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Glendale, AZ Age: 48 Posts: 1,492	Re: Matt Chapman 580 Cap While Matt Chapman was flying his demo at the TAS he announced the new plane. He said it will be 3lb lighter then the last version. __________________ What are you going to do about it!

10-14-2008, 01:29 AM	#14
pepatrick Yak - Extra - Yak...yakity yak Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cumming, GA Age: 46 Posts: 2,209 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: Matt Chapman 580 Cap I have had nothing but great service from great planes or should I say...Tower Hobbies. Mine had a crushed cowl...they sent me a new one no questions asked.

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