Composite ARF Extra 2,3m

[qbix]

Do you guys know what's the kit's weight of Extra 2,3m?

I am thinking about swapping planes and putting dl50 there which I have in my present plane but it could be not enough.

I have Xtreme comp Edge 2m and can remember that the kit weighted around 3,8kg. Flying weight now is around 7kg and it flies like a rocket.

[kirbdog]

NOT SURE OF THE WEIGHT BUT I DONT FEEL THE 50 IS ENOUGH. I HAD A ZDZ 80 ON MINE AND IT WAS A ROCKET.

[CCDave]

I had one with a ZDZ 80 as well... I think a 60-70cc would be perfect for this plane. The 80cc is awesome though!

It is way too heavy for a 50 though...

[phippsj]

Yep, you need an 80cc on that plane, especially when you are hauling around tree branches stuck in the wing.

[qbix]

Thanks for your suggestions. The thing is that I don't want to buy a new engine. I plan to go into 2,6m but before that I would like to build something new. Presently I can't afford for 2,6m and have plenty of free time.

I know that it's easier to put 80ccm and be sure for the power but if I had the kit weight then I am sure what to expect with 50ccm.

So if any of you can get me this data I would appreciate that!

[CCDave]

With a ZDZ 80 this plane is 21-22 pounds. When I was building mine I believe that I estimated the weight would be right at 20 pounds with the DA50 with a Pitts muffler.

Even with the 80cc the batteries have to be pretty far forward to balance it... With the DA50 the manual shows the RX pack on a plank over the engine!

I currently have a Extreme Flight Yak with a DA50 it weighs 17.9 pounds... I need to shed at least a pound off of that.... In my opinion the max 3D flying weight for the DA50 is about 17 pounds. Sure you can add tuned pipes and maybe that will help, but 20 pounds is a lot to ask of a 50cc motor.

With the 2.3 if you go all out to keep the weight down. I'd bet 19 pounds is the best you can get.

Hope that helps

[allen_g30]

hy boys.

tell me, Mintor 55cc engine is enough for this plane?

I still have an engine and I would also put on this model .

[Maxmotoring]

I have seen one of these set up stock on a DA 50 and cannister flying in Dubai ie hot conditions and it flew more than satisfactorily. Mine is with a DA 50 and KS1060 pipe and Mejzlik 23x8 prop and it has excellent performance, certainly for scale aerobatic type flying. If you can fit or retrofit the pipe I'd do that to give that edge in performance.

[sideways]

I recently built one with a 3W 75cc.
It hasn't flown yet, but it balanced perfect with this much weight on the front.

The Mintor 55 is light, so i would be careful not to end up tail heavy

[allen_g30]

I risked and put Mintorengine in model. with canister, mounted tail servo as the user manual behind the tank and receiver packs placed close to the Dom, the model is perfectly centered. Flight weight: 8500g.

some picture in my blog: http://allengr.blogspot.com/

[gene6029]

Mine weighs 20 lbs with the Da-85 & slimline muffler & no fuel. I've seen them fly fine with a 50, but the plane comes alive with an 85. Been flying mine for two years now with no issues to date. Nice plane over all.....Gene

[allen_g30]

I made the maiden-flight. it's ok, act and has a great line in the air. go vertical gas stick to three quarters. Here are some sequences of flights tuning, but other scenes shot last weekend

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YouTube- ‪we fun 1 august...

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[phippsj]

Gene,

What type of muffler do you run on your DA85?

[gene6029]

I have the slimline muffler on mine. Very loud, though. I happen to fly at a field in the middel of nowhere, so the noise is tolerated by fellow pilots. Its alot of fun with that much power!......Gene

[phippsj]

Yep. I took the tuned pipe off of mine and went with a J'tec pitts muffler. The pipe added way to much weight and after adding 2 lbs to the nose to get it to balance the plane weighed 26 lbs! It flew, but was a fat pig.

Excited to see how it flies after I shed all that weight and get it back down to 20 lbs.