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colo_aggie · 02-23-2009, 06:19 PM

So, time to build and cost aside, which would be better for 3D and Precision, the H9 Extra 260 or a Dalton 35% Extra 260?

smokin · 02-23-2009, 06:32 PM

that's a no brainer! the dalton is about as true of a 260 airframe as you can get. there is a HUGE difference between pro-built and ARF airframes. now, don't get me wrong, the arf's have come along way and the H9 260 is a nice plane.... BUT, when being compared to a dalton, carden or the like, it just doesn't add up! not to mention that you will have a unique plane and not a cookie cutter!

just my $.02

colo_aggie · 02-23-2009, 07:20 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by smokin
	not to mention that you will have a unique plane and not a cookie cutter!

Yeah, that's kind of the reason I want to build the kit. BUT, I don't want to build something and customize it when I could just buy an ARF that flys just as good.

smokin · 02-23-2009, 07:26 PM

there is a reason that the price of the "kit" dalton is almost as much as the "arf" H9! you'll notice a difference... you'll especially notice a longevity difference.

airborneSGT · 02-23-2009, 07:41 PM

Yeah after flying nearly every 260 I have to hand it to the Daltons. They fly the BEST IMHO. Very responsive.

"X" Rated · 02-23-2009, 08:54 PM

Yea, what they said!!!

smokin · 02-23-2009, 08:55 PM

NELON!!!!!!!!! wassup man?

Neil4 · 02-23-2009, 09:06 PM

I would tell you this....If you like to build, get the Dalton. If you are sort of "so-so" on the building idea and want to get in the air pretty quickly get the H-9 260. The H-9 260 flies exceptional for only having to put in about 8 hours of work time to get it ready to fly, while the Dalton as you know will much longer to get in the air and will in the end cost you more than an ARF. Both will fly very competitive at any level of competition, it just all comes down to how much time and money you are willing to spend to get airbourne.

Neil

smokin · 02-23-2009, 09:17 PM

neil is certainly correct. the H9 is a GREAT flying arf... i do, however, believe that the fruits of your labors if you choose to build a dalton will be ones that are unsurpassed by any arf!

Neil4 · 02-23-2009, 09:55 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by smokin
	if you choose to build a dalton will be ones that are unsurpassed by any arf!

I would have to agree...

Neil

jimbomilligan · 02-23-2009, 10:00 PM

interesting!!

T. Bob · 02-23-2009, 10:11 PM

If your a great builder and it doesn't bother you that your time is worth about $.05 an hour I would go with the Dalton.

KEITH RUSH · 02-23-2009, 11:23 PM

Also, what is your timeframe? If you are currently flying something your content with now and this one will be a replacement, build the Dalton. There is nothing more satisfying than flying a plane you built yourself anyway. Just my .02

Keith

smokin · 02-23-2009, 11:27 PM

talk to rob joyner at competition airframes and have him build on for you! that's what i did! that way the plane is as good as possible and you have a true PRO built rig!!!!!

competitionairframes.com

colo_aggie · 02-23-2009, 11:55 PM

Sounds like the Dalton is the way to go and time doesn't really matter. Thanks guys!

Now I gotta decide to do standard mufflers, MTW RE2's, or MTW cans on a DA 100L...

02-23-2009, 06:19 PM	#1
colo_aggie Flyin' Around Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 17	H9 vs. Dalton 35% Extra 260 So, time to build and cost aside, which would be better for 3D and Precision, the H9 Extra 260 or a Dalton 35% Extra 260?

02-23-2009, 06:32 PM	#2
smokin Team Aerotech R/C Models Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: clinton, ia. usa Age: 37 Posts: 5,149	Re: H9 vs. Dalton 35% Extra 260 that's a no brainer! the dalton is about as true of a 260 airframe as you can get. there is a HUGE difference between pro-built and ARF airframes. now, don't get me wrong, the arf's have come along way and the H9 260 is a nice plane.... BUT, when being compared to a dalton, carden or the like, it just doesn't add up! not to mention that you will have a unique plane and not a cookie cutter! just my $.02 __________________ www.AEROTECHRCMODELS.com Nothing flies like a HyperLITE!!! Special thanks to: *Team HITEC* Cactus Aviation

02-23-2009, 07:26 PM	#4
smokin Team Aerotech R/C Models Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: clinton, ia. usa Age: 37 Posts: 5,149	Re: H9 vs. Dalton 35% Extra 260 there is a reason that the price of the "kit" dalton is almost as much as the "arf" H9! you'll notice a difference... you'll especially notice a longevity difference. __________________ www.AEROTECHRCMODELS.com Nothing flies like a HyperLITE!!! Special thanks to: *Team HITEC* Cactus Aviation

02-23-2009, 07:41 PM	#5
airborneSGT Pimpalicious Join Date: May 2006 Location: Germany, BY, Bamberg Age: 30 Posts: 2,136	Re: H9 vs. Dalton 35% Extra 260 Yeah after flying nearly every 260 I have to hand it to the Daltons. They fly the BEST IMHO. Very responsive. __________________ *Performance Aircraft Unlimited* Getting R Done since 81!

02-23-2009, 08:54 PM	#6
"X" Rated Around the world at mach .92 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hurricane alley Age: 39 Posts: 640	Re: H9 vs. Dalton 35% Extra 260 Yea, what they said!!! __________________ John A. Nelon Dalton Aviation"WOOD IS GOOD"

02-23-2009, 08:55 PM	#7
smokin Team Aerotech R/C Models Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: clinton, ia. usa Age: 37 Posts: 5,149	Re: H9 vs. Dalton 35% Extra 260 NELON!!!!!!!!! wassup man? __________________ www.AEROTECHRCMODELS.com Nothing flies like a HyperLITE!!! Special thanks to: *Team HITEC* Cactus Aviation

02-23-2009, 09:06 PM	#8
Neil4 Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 781	Re: H9 vs. Dalton 35% Extra 260 I would tell you this....If you like to build, get the Dalton. If you are sort of "so-so" on the building idea and want to get in the air pretty quickly get the H-9 260. The H-9 260 flies exceptional for only having to put in about 8 hours of work time to get it ready to fly, while the Dalton as you know will much longer to get in the air and will in the end cost you more than an ARF. Both will fly very competitive at any level of competition, it just all comes down to how much time and money you are willing to spend to get airbourne. Neil __________________ Team Hitec Stansphotos.com North East IMAC Airframes Carden Aircraft

02-23-2009, 09:17 PM	#9
smokin Team Aerotech R/C Models Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: clinton, ia. usa Age: 37 Posts: 5,149	Re: H9 vs. Dalton 35% Extra 260 neil is certainly correct. the H9 is a GREAT flying arf... i do, however, believe that the fruits of your labors if you choose to build a dalton will be ones that are unsurpassed by any arf! __________________ www.AEROTECHRCMODELS.com Nothing flies like a HyperLITE!!! Special thanks to: *Team HITEC* Cactus Aviation

02-23-2009, 10:00 PM	#11
jimbomilligan Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Age: 33 Posts: 1,237	Re: H9 vs. Dalton 35% Extra 260 interesting!!

02-23-2009, 10:11 PM	#12
T. Bob Major League Deadbeat Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Munster Indiana Posts: 2,222 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: H9 vs. Dalton 35% Extra 260 If your a great builder and it doesn't bother you that your time is worth about $.05 an hour I would go with the Dalton.

02-23-2009, 11:23 PM	#13
KEITH RUSH KEITH RUSH Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hemet, CA Age: 38 Posts: 196	Re: H9 vs. Dalton 35% Extra 260 Also, what is your timeframe? If you are currently flying something your content with now and this one will be a replacement, build the Dalton. There is nothing more satisfying than flying a plane you built yourself anyway. Just my .02 Keith

02-23-2009, 11:27 PM	#14
smokin Team Aerotech R/C Models Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: clinton, ia. usa Age: 37 Posts: 5,149	Re: H9 vs. Dalton 35% Extra 260 talk to rob joyner at competition airframes and have him build on for you! that's what i did! that way the plane is as good as possible and you have a true PRO built rig!!!!! competitionairframes.com __________________ www.AEROTECHRCMODELS.com Nothing flies like a HyperLITE!!! Special thanks to: *Team HITEC* Cactus Aviation

02-23-2009, 11:55 PM	#15
colo_aggie Flyin' Around Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 17	Re: H9 vs. Dalton 35% Extra 260 Sounds like the Dalton is the way to go and time doesn't really matter. Thanks guys! Now I gotta decide to do standard mufflers, MTW RE2's, or MTW cans on a DA 100L...

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