Aviation Models 40% Extra 260 Build thread

[snap a saurus]

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	No need to worry Elie, the handle will be mounted before the maiden. Don't forget to do some stretching prior to the maiden. This one may be a little quicker than the Yak!!!

Craig I am ready, I am quick, very fast and bad ass, mount your handle and let's do it, I will bring my video camera this time.

[cbk07]

I knew you'd be ready!! Bad Ass?...Yes. Quick and very fast?...we'll see. Maybe after the auction Wednesday?? Talk to you tomorrow

[btomlinson]

Is this scheme not available ? I was hoping for one for Christmas. The scheme sold me...

[ShortBus]

Craig that scheme ROCKS!!!!!

looks great with the wings on.

[cbk07]

Brian, I am not sure whether this exact scheme will be available or not. That is why I asked for the input. If enough guys like it, I am sure they would consider doing it as a stock scheme. The good news is that Sammy would be happy to do this scheme for anyone wanting one whether it ends up a production scheme or not. Just give a little lead time. Hope this helps, Craig

P.S. Thanks Shortbus!!

[TheTank]

Looks awsome Craig! The rain up here definetly sucks right now, but its given me time to get things back togethor and to recover from the Nall!

[JeeUm]

	Quote: Originally Posted by TheTank
	Looks awsome Craig! The rain up here definetly sucks right now, but its given me time to get things back togethor and to recover from the Nall!

Seriously *** is with this weather? Hot and humid or raining? Ugggh, this sucks. And Craig, the 260 looks great!

[adrian]

craig - is the spinner a dave brown or true turn?? plane looks pretty good - we need the weight please

[Kevin Y]

Craig the plane looks really nice. good luck with the maiden and don't forget the pictures.

[snap a saurus]

Today I was the official photographer for the only AM 260, I have the evidence, I will post the pictures and let Craig describe how he felt.
Here test flying a plane starts with a torque roll, the usual stuff follows after.

[cbk07]

Elie, thanks for posting the pics!!! Guys, like it says, we finally got some nice weather and I got some free time on Father's day. Got four fantastic flights on the Extra 260. At 39 lbs, this thing flies like it is weightless. Stable as can be in 3D and smoother than anything I have flown for IMAC stuff. I let 3 other pilots take a turn at the sticks and all were very pleasantly surprised. One of them asked me to order him one on the spot. This plane is a definite keeper. Tons of control authority. The ailerons were easily able to stop it from torquing and it was dead calm. Very minimal mixing. Almost none rudder to elevator and a few percent rudder to aileron. Hope the production versions are here soon!! I know the 30% and 35% are available now. Can't wait for a flight report on those sizes.

Craig

[snap a saurus]

That is how the flight started.
http://www.flyinggiants.com/gallery/data/1/MOV03095.MPG

[cloudshaker]

I don't know why but the link to the video above doesn't work for me??

[snap a saurus]

	Quote: Originally Posted by cloudshaker
	I don't know why but the link to the video above doesn't work for me??

It is a short video, I took with with a regular digital camera, I think it is in quicktime

[Kiwi]

Elie,

I thought you were going to say..I'M LEAKING, I'M LEAKING!!!!! but thank goodness it was I'm filming video.

Mate that thing looks like a winner. I have two 40% on order and 2 x 35% on order. Looks like they are the bees knees mate.

Take it easy Elie, they are just toy planes.

And for you guys who havent meet Craig or Elie and the crew from the hill, the reason for the torque roll on maiden take off is to shake all the loose stuff into the tail so it doesnt get sucked into the engine. You know sawdust, balsa dust, a few leftover screws and bits of wire from making servo leads fit.

Just kidding Craig, I think you put that one together very nicely.

Kiwi