Plane for DL30?

[ericb]

I am liking the looks of the DL30, but wonder what would be the best plane for it to do some huckin' around? I like the looks of the Wildhare Extra and Edge. Does anyone have the 25% size from Peakmodel? They are priced right, but I am unsure of the quality. I am just kind of thinking out loud right now.

Thanks, Eric

[danielgpr]

	Quote: Originally Posted by ericb
	I am liking the looks of the DL30, but wonder what would be the best plane for it to do some huckin' around? I like the looks of the Wildhare Extra and Edge. Does anyone have the 25% size from Peakmodel? They are priced right, but I am unsure of the quality. I am just kind of thinking out loud right now. Thanks, Eric

Check out Pilot, Tony has a Yak and A Exra 260 that size, plus you can get your own custom scheme for a little more.
Dan

[AllBread]

I'll wait and see what the actual numbers are like since neither the plane or the engine are out yet, but I'm hoping that it will be a good power plant for a 3D Hobby Hobby Shop 68" Velox - but I guess my avatar already gives away my excitement about the plane.

[Geno]

I was thinking about doing the new H9 Funtana 125 with the DL30. I think that would be good combo.

[tele1974]

Cermark Extra at 10.5 approximately with that motor. Thrust to weight would be almost 2:1. I friend of my has the Cermark/ or Peakmodel, same thing. Its inexpensive too. I have the Seagull Extra 260 180. It is a pound heavier. I have the MLD 28 in it and it doesn't quite have enough power for 3d. But with the DL30 it would be awesome. Well build plane. I have put mine in the bean field a couple of times and it held together well. The Peakmodels list a 8-10 pound flying weight with a 28cc and the DL30 is the same weight. Or the Aeroworks Yak 1.20 at 10 pounds and 380 bucks. The Cermark is 300.00's.

[Geno]

So would be it safe to say that a 9 -10 lb plane would be the ideal weight for 3D fun with this motor?

[ferocious frankie]

	Quote: Originally Posted by ericb
	I am liking the looks of the DL30, but wonder what would be the best plane for it to do some huckin' around? I like the looks of the Wildhare Extra and Edge. Does anyone have the 25% size from Peakmodel? They are priced right, but I am unsure of the quality. I am just kind of thinking out loud right now. Thanks, Eric

I had the 1.20 sized AW Yak and IMO, the DL-30 would be perfect for it. I had a 1.80 on it (31cc) and it had plenty of power. I'm not sure, but I believe EF and 3D Hobby Shop have similar sized planes that would also be perfect.

[ferocious frankie]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Geno
	So would be it safe to say that a 9 -10 lb plane would be the ideal weight for 3D fun with this motor?

I think it's safe to say, you will have 3D fun with a 9-11 lb plane.

[wildhare]

The planes (Edge and Extra) that Wild Hare has been selling have recently been re-engineered to accommodate the DL-30 and with some other improvements.

The cowl now mounts on a cowl ring so no fasteners are visible, and the engine is on a motor box which is stronger to handle the added power. We also added a stronger landing gear.

When they come in about the end of September they will have two new schemes, too. They were taken from designs done by Kevin Elder, former owner of downonthedeck.com.

Here are photos of the schemes (which may have been modified slightly) on larger planes.

TF

[Geno]

	Quote: Originally Posted by ferocious frankie
	I had the 1.20 sized AW Yak and IMO, the DL-30 would be perfect for it. I had a 1.80 on it (31cc) and it had plenty of power. I'm not sure, but I believe EF and 3D Hobby Shop have similar sized planes that would also be perfect.

Yeah that AW 90-1.20 Yak 54 would be a perfert plane also for that motor

[ferocious frankie]

	Quote: Originally Posted by wildhare
	The planes (Edge and Extra) that Wild Hare has been selling have recently been re-engineered to accommodate the DL-30 and with some other improvements. The cowl now mounts on a cowl ring so no fasteners are visible, and the engine is on a motor box which is stronger to handle the added power. We also added a stronger landing gear. When they come in about the end of September they will have two new schemes, too. They were taken from designs done by Kevin Elder, former owner of downonthedeck.com. Here are photos of the schemes (which may have been modified slightly) on larger planes. TF

Great job! I really like the orange and blue scheme.

Here is that scheme on Real Flight:

http://www.knifeedge.com/forums/down...o=file&id=6154

[ericb]

	Quote: Originally Posted by wildhare
	The planes (Edge and Extra) that Wild Hare has been selling have recently been re-engineered to accommodate the DL-30 and with some other improvements. The cowl now mounts on a cowl ring so no fasteners are visible, and the engine is on a motor box which is stronger to handle the added power. We also added a stronger landing gear. When they come in about the end of September they will have two new schemes, too. They were taken from designs done by Kevin Elder, former owner of downonthedeck.com. Here are photos of the schemes (which may have been modified slightly) on larger planes. TF

I love the orange and blue one. I noticed on your site that it said new versions to be released soon. I will have to wait for those. I like the Wildhare planes. What is the estimated weight and prices on the new ones? Will you have combo pricing? If you want someone to test one for you, just let me know. This smaller size is just what I am looking for right now.

[BoneDoc]

3D Hobby Shop is coming out with a line of 65" - 70" planes that will be suitable for the DLE 30.

Sounds like there's going to be a great market for this engine, as evidenced by all the manufacturers jumping into this. It could be the next 50cc .

[wildhare]

	Quote: Originally Posted by ericb
	I love the orange and blue one. I noticed on your site that it said new versions to be released soon. I will have to wait for those. I like the Wildhare planes. What is the estimated weight and prices on the new ones? Will you have combo pricing? If you want someone to test one for you, just let me know. This smaller size is just what I am looking for right now.

Estimated weight with the DLE-30 is about 10 lbs. The earlier versions were capable of coming in under 10, I have not been able to weigh the new ones yet but they are still VERY light.

The price of the plane alone will be $319. Combo with DLE-30/muffler, complete hardware, prop and spinner will be $679, a savings of $61. That will include one of our 19-8 bunny props and a 3" Dave Brown aluminum spinner.

We'll have a servo package of 4 HD DS120M servos plus extensions for $159.

TF

[wildhare]

	Quote: Originally Posted by BoneDoc
	Sounds like there's going to be a great market for this engine, as evidenced by all the manufacturers jumping into this. It could be the next 50cc .

For our part we've had these 73" planes for many years, but they were always lacking a decent gas engine. Now I think that problem is solved and the size will be very popular.

It's a size that's big enough to fly well but still small enough to fit in a sedan.

TF