Need a new 50cc Airframe.....Help Please

[airborneSGT]

The only way I was happy with the H9 27% 260 was flying it on a Saito! I flew many others on gas setups and they were all too heavy and all did exactly what happened to yours. Stick with any of the good brands out there REALLY meant for a 50cc motor and you will be happy.

[easytiger]

	Quote: Originally Posted by JPHen
	Any pics of the underside of that SU? Also any pics of the hardware, more construction pics, etc.? Joe

Sure, I put some more pics up, along with the 26cc version, we got that too...
easytigermodels.com

[smokin]

be it that i am the Aerotech guy i should probably be telling you to jump up to a 100cc airframe and build one of mine!!! LOL BUT, realizing that you are in the 50cc market... it is pretty difficult to beat anything by mr. hinson at EF and ben at 3D Hobbyshop. these are great planes and they are backed by great service!!!! pick one of these companies and you won't be disappointed.

that's just my $.02....
(you should still build one of our airframes as well!!! lol)

matt

[JohnVH]

	Quote: Originally Posted by JPHen
	Any pics of the underside of that SU? Also any pics of the hardware, more construction pics, etc.? Joe

PAU SU-26, big build thread here on FG. One awesome plane

[sweetpea]

Gotta second that one.........and with smoke it looks SWEET!

[JoeAirPort]

The PAU sales team has arrived.

[T-Time]

Hey everyone...... Thanks for all of the replies. As for the H9 260, it would have been a great airframe with either a large saito, or a 40cc, but with the DA50 in it, it just seemed to be a brick sometimes, and landings were real difficult as there were some horrible slow speed tendencies.

I love the EF Extra, and I think that that might be my #1 choice, but I will take a good look at the others that were suggested. If I can find something that flys half as well as the H9 Carden Yak that I have, I think that I will be ok.

Thanks again for all of the suggestions...

[landon]

The SU26 is a sweet plane. It is Scott's design, sold by other distributors now that DawghouseRC technically is gone. I flew the original prototype SU26. Its nice. The DawghouseRC Yak 55sp flies really, really good as well. I fly IMAC as well as 3D with it. It is on sale to deplete Scotts inventory at a very low price.

[statbeast]

	Quote: Originally Posted by T-Time
	Hey everyone...... Thanks for all of the replies. As for the H9 260, it would have been a great airframe with either a large saito, or a 40cc, but with the DA50 in it, it just seemed to be a brick sometimes, and landings were real difficult as there were some horrible slow speed tendencies. I love the EF Extra, and I think that that might be my #1 choice, but I will take a good look at the others that were suggested. If I can find something that flys half as well as the H9 Carden Yak that I have, I think that I will be ok. Thanks again for all of the suggestions...

I know this thread is not about the H9 260, but I think in fairness it should be pointed out that it is a great plane when it is at a decent weight. I have one with a Saito 220 and it is an amazing plane. It will float for days and flies straight as can be. I think the problem is that it is not a 50cc airframe and is too heavy with a 50cc in it. Mine is 12.5 lbs and has unlimited vertical with the Saito, but still flies very light. The landing gear is crap and needs to be replaced, mine lasted about 25 flights even with Mike McConville's suggested fix of thin CA and thread. Go straight for the aluminum gear or aftermarket CF gear. Other than that, flies great and is a really nice fit for the big Saito.

As for a 50cc frame, I would go with one of these 3 if it were me:

1) EF yak (lightest and probably best flying of the 50cc yaks, but ***** if you ask me)
2) AW Ultimate (I love ultimates, haven't flown this one yet, but am aching to buy one)
3) AW yak in the red/white scheme (not as light as EF, but built strong and looks great)

[airborneSGT]

When the Wild Hare Ultimate was still in production it was one tough plane and a 3D machine with a DA 50. There are honestly more good choices than bad now. The ones I have enjoyed in 50cc:

Extra's from both Wild Hare and Aeroworks in 50cc - I beat the heck out of both and was not able to break them.
Cap from GP - for how cheap it is man its awesome on a 50cc engine a sweet flying plane for the $$

I have owned both and both were awesome. I will say its hard in the 50cc range to say one is so much better; after I started flying 35-40% they all felt twitchy.

Again the 27% 260 from H9 was not a bad plane if you put a Saito on it. I could do nearly stationary rolling harrier elevators. I mean it was a blast to fly, but, Saito's can burn through glow fuel like no tomorrow.

Your best bet is to ask a few friends if you can fly their planes first. Get a good feel for whatever planes you are thinking about. A sort of test drive. Setup makes a big difference also.

[airborneSGT]

Ask Cspaced about his PAU SU-26. It does look like a very sweet plane! Maybe I will bug him for a test flight.

[VooDoo Child]

	Quote: Originally Posted by T-Time
	Hey everyone...... Thanks for all of the replies. As for the H9 260, it would have been a great airframe with either a large saito, or a 40cc, but with the DA50 in it, it just seemed to be a brick sometimes, and landings were real difficult as there were some horrible slow speed tendencies. I love the EF Extra, and I think that that might be my #1 choice, but I will take a good look at the others that were suggested. If I can find something that flys half as well as the H9 Carden Yak that I have, I think that I will be ok. Thanks again for all of the suggestions...

My first 50cc was the Hangme 9 Extra 260 w/ DA50..... i am with you,what a brick.I have since flown a bunch and have owned 3 EF yaks and flown the EF Extra a few times they are huge and fly amazing and come with all the carbon goodies,pilot,dash,wing bags and canopy cover....i mean crap,what more can you ask for.....and lets not forget that Chris just rocks,he puts alot back into the Hobby buy supporting alot of events.I have never flown any of the 3D Hobby Shop stuff,but a few reliable sources say they fly real good.......this is just my 2 cents.

[T-Time]

I do not want anyone to think that I did not like the H9 Extra 260, because it was quite the opposite. I absolutely loved that plane, and it flew AWESOME!!! It just was a little small on the wings compared to the rest of the class.....

[astrohog]

Just announced!!!!

Just to add some difficulty to your decision!!!!

TWO NEW offerings from PAU!

An all-new 50cc Extra 300SP!!

http://performancercaircraft.com/htm...xtra300sp.html

And the ALL-NEW 50cc Pitts Bulldog!!

http://performancercaircraft.com/htm...g/bulldog.html

For those of you more traditionalists, PAU is also offering the new, updated Pitts Challenger as well!!

http://performancercaircraft.com/htm...hallenger.html

What a great time to be in this hobby!! So many great airplanes out there!!!! Good luck with your decision!!!

Regards,

Astrohog

[Panther45]

Hi

Most of the suggestions are ARFs and they are sure good flyers. I am a builder so I would suggest one of the kits that would give a fine plane that you can custom to fit your needs and set the appearance just like you want it.

Lots of choices for the da 50r. Carden makes the Cuda that is top of the line. CA models makes a couple of fine planes ( that is Columbo Anderson's company) and there are others. Some you can put together no matter what your background and having a pro do it will give you the exact plane you want and a long life span (as long as the dumthum leaves you alone).

some thoughts ----

www.dream-rc-airplanes.com