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G_Rod22x · 03-16-2009, 03:52 PM

http://www.greatplanes.com/airplanes/gpma1286.html

heligrom · 03-16-2009, 03:56 PM

Looks pretty sweet!!

any possibility of a 50CC size one?

**Cracky** · 03-16-2009, 04:00 PM

24-28 lbs....nice
double beveled....nice

I like the looks of this scheme better.....

Good Job Great Planes!

Hector · 03-16-2009, 04:05 PM

Finally, someone is focusing on something other than a Yak-54. I hope this is the beginning of more variety of models, other than Yaks, 300's and 260's.

**Cracky** · 03-16-2009, 04:11 PM

GP has had a 580 out for a while.....it was the "splat scheme"

Another big manufacturer also had a 1/3 scale Cap a while back and then did a re-release of it.....

Other companies are doing 35%-40% Edges too....

Variety is cool....

Keep em coming GP!!!!

dubd · 03-16-2009, 05:42 PM

Is this a new model or a recovered version of the old cap?

NVM - I found my answer "We started with our original 1/3 scale CAP 580, and made it better in almost every way. We pre-hinged the elevator and ailerons to cut assembly time. We cut every possible ounce from the airframe weight, to bring the most demanding 3D maneuvers within easy reach. And we made it a great value by loading it with extras, including an aluminum spinner, fiberglass pilot and our own custom-designed giant-scale hardware."

Looks good!

ferocious frankie · 03-16-2009, 09:17 PM

Cool!

SleepyC · 03-16-2009, 09:49 PM

When has MATT ever worn a full faced helmet!

If I buy a Matt Chapman Cap, I want to see Matts MUG in it!

Great job, the first version was always a good plane, this one should rock!

3dAndrew · 03-16-2009, 09:59 PM

I have the older version. Now that i have seen this one. I am tempted to buy this one as a backup for my old one just in case.

It would be sick if this one flew even better than the old one! Cool Plane! Thanks for posting it!

learnedinuk · 03-17-2009, 06:47 PM

Damn it! Damn it!

Just when I promise I am done buying planes for awhile this comes up!

Have always Loved this plane but hated (sorry Matt) that god awful splat scheme.

Hmmm. How long will she stay mad when I get one? It might be worth it.

Pistolera · 03-17-2009, 08:26 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by SleepyC
	When has MATT ever worn a full faced helmet! If I buy a Matt Chapman Cap, I want to see Matts MUG in it! Great job, the first version was always a good plane, this one should rock!

Hehe...I was thinking just the opposite Sleepy. Who'd wanna have Matt's mug staring at them all the time :nanahump:

Earle (OK Matt...got my Nomex suit on!!!)

3ddd · 03-17-2009, 08:37 PM

MY OLD 580 IS 27 POUNDS BUT FLIES GREAT,IF THIS NEW ONE FLIES ANY BETTER IT WILL BE REALLY GREAT

dubd · 03-17-2009, 09:47 PM

How much and when will it be available?

3D Meatshield · 03-18-2009, 02:26 AM

Yeah its not even listed on Tower's site, they only have a 50 inch arf showing.

alfycat · 03-18-2009, 03:27 AM

Here it is: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...1p?&I=GPMA1286

$999.99 late march estimated

03-16-2009, 03:52 PM	#1
G_Rod22x Lomcevakin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Champaign, il Age: 36 Posts: 198	NEW Chapman Eagle 580 http://www.greatplanes.com/airplanes/gpma1286.html

03-16-2009, 03:56 PM	#2
heligrom Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NY, USA Age: 22 Posts: 848	Re: NEW Chapman Eagle 580 Looks pretty sweet!! any possibility of a 50CC size one? __________________ Huckin' Hard in the NY!!! Extreme Flight 88" Yak 54 Guided by: JR 8103 w/ Spektrum DM9 module Extreme Flight RC + DA + JR = Inverted Flight: Down is up and up is expensive getting lower every day....

03-16-2009, 04:00 PM	#3
Cracky WHATS CRACKALAKIN!!!!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wentzville, MO Age: 35 Posts: 9,297 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: NEW Chapman Eagle 580 24-28 lbs....nice double beveled....nice I like the looks of this scheme better..... Good Job Great Planes! __________________ Cracky get the good stuff: 3D HOBBY SHOP~FROMECO~SMART-FLY Check my For Sale items HERE.

03-16-2009, 04:05 PM	#4
Hector 3D Aerobatics Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Caguas, Puerto Rico, USA Age: 35 Posts: 707	Re: NEW Chapman Eagle 580 Finally, someone is focusing on something other than a Yak-54. I hope this is the beginning of more variety of models, other than Yaks, 300's and 260's. __________________ Sponsor by my Wallet. Criticized by My Wife!!

03-16-2009, 04:11 PM	#5
Cracky WHATS CRACKALAKIN!!!!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wentzville, MO Age: 35 Posts: 9,297 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: NEW Chapman Eagle 580 GP has had a 580 out for a while.....it was the "splat scheme" Another big manufacturer also had a 1/3 scale Cap a while back and then did a re-release of it..... Other companies are doing 35%-40% Edges too.... Variety is cool.... Keep em coming GP!!!! __________________ Cracky get the good stuff: 3D HOBBY SHOP~FROMECO~SMART-FLY Check my For Sale items HERE.

03-16-2009, 05:42 PM	#6
dubd Turbine Hucker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,458	Re: NEW Chapman Eagle 580 Is this a new model or a recovered version of the old cap? NVM - I found my answer "We started with our original 1/3 scale CAP 580, and made it better in almost every way. We pre-hinged the elevator and ailerons to cut assembly time. We cut every possible ounce from the airframe weight, to bring the most demanding 3D maneuvers within easy reach. And we made it a great value by loading it with extras, including an aluminum spinner, fiberglass pilot and our own custom-designed giant-scale hardware." Looks good!

03-16-2009, 09:17 PM	#7
ferocious frankie Huck Yeah!!! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: California Posts: 1,624	Re: NEW Chapman Eagle 580 Cool! __________________ Plane: AW 50cc Extra 300 Radio: Futaba 12FG 2.4 GHz

03-16-2009, 09:49 PM	#8
SleepyC Thanks for the Support! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA, OH, Aurora Age: 40 Posts: 22,067 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 4	Re: NEW Chapman Eagle 580 When has MATT ever worn a full faced helmet! If I buy a Matt Chapman Cap, I want to see Matts MUG in it! Great job, the first version was always a good plane, this one should rock! __________________ Get the most current up-to-date R/C modeling news: www.flyinggiants.com www.rcgroups.com www.crackroll.com www.rccars.com

03-16-2009, 09:59 PM	#9
3dAndrew Livin it up like a kid! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NY, but wishing i was still in FL Age: 17 Posts: 1,421	Re: NEW Chapman Eagle 580 I have the older version. Now that i have seen this one. I am tempted to buy this one as a backup for my old one just in case. It would be sick if this one flew even better than the old one! Cool Plane! Thanks for posting it!

03-17-2009, 06:47 PM	#10
learnedinuk "Silence!!! --I Kill you!" Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Huntingtown, MD Posts: 205	Re: NEW Chapman Eagle 580 Damn it! Damn it! Just when I promise I am done buying planes for awhile this comes up! Have always Loved this plane but hated (sorry Matt) that god awful splat scheme. Hmmm. How long will she stay mad when I get one? It might be worth it.

03-17-2009, 08:37 PM	#12
3ddd tissue ? cry baby jack wagon! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: pyote,texas Age: 58 Posts: 2,649	Re: NEW Chapman Eagle 580 MY OLD 580 IS 27 POUNDS BUT FLIES GREAT,IF THIS NEW ONE FLIES ANY BETTER IT WILL BE REALLY GREAT __________________ 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

03-17-2009, 09:47 PM	#13
dubd Turbine Hucker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,458	Re: NEW Chapman Eagle 580 How much and when will it be available?

03-18-2009, 02:26 AM	#14
3D Meatshield Need...more...POWER!!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Medina OH Age: 44 Posts: 1,108 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: NEW Chapman Eagle 580 Yeah its not even listed on Tower's site, they only have a 50 inch arf showing.

03-18-2009, 03:27 AM	#15
alfycat TARECOS AeroClub Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Costa Rica Age: 41 Posts: 894	Re: NEW Chapman Eagle 580 Here it is: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...1p?&I=GPMA1286 $999.99 late march estimated __________________ TARECOS AeroClub > San Jose - Costa Rica <

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