35% Giles IMAC Legal

[Jamieman]

Evening all,

I am chasing a Giles (or a Raven) for my first IMAC plane.
Would want it to suit DA100 & either composite or built up would do.
Airwild do a Giles but it is 44% i think. (Can't afford the extra cost of a 150 size model)
Aviation Models do a 35% but i know nothing about the company & dislike the colour scheme.
The other choice is a Raven (Oracle scheme of course) but i don't think it is IMAC legal & have never seen one advertised.
The reason for the strange choice is most people have Extras, Cap's or Edge's and I guess i just like to be different.
I have been onto IAC's web site to find something different, but you then need to find a manufacturer.

Any help would be appreciated

Cheers

[RustyTumbles]

Try Probuilt from tates hobbies in Victoria.

[Jamieman]

Just rechecked
Comp arf's Giles is 44%
Airwild's is 38% (Da100 spot on at 25lb's)

I think i have a winner!!!

[Jamieman]

Thanks Rusty.

I'll check them out. Might be good for a zdz80.
Going to find Airwild's aussie agent this week for more info.
I've been checking out so many manufacturers in the last 2 weeks i had Airwild & Comp ARF mixed up.

Might see you at Albury

Cheers

[RustyTumbles]

The Probuilt will fly well on a 3W 80 or ZDZ 80. I have flown one with a 3W75 and it flew well dispite being over weight.

[The Hobbyman]

I f you are interested in a Raven for 100cc I can get you one, for the Airwild stuff give David a call at Modelsports in NSW. Here's the link to the Raven
www.fly-fan.net

[flyin woodbutcher]

The Airwild Giles is a heavy piggy wigge, wont even balance with a DA 100 .

FWB

[TheTank]

Raven is definetly IMAC legal, because there was a full scale version designed, built, and flown by Wayne Handley. It uses a Zivko wing, with a straight leading edge like from the Edge 540, so it has some similar characteristics when it comes to stalls, spins, and snaps. I love the look of a Raven and would have one here in a heartbeat if we had some choices here in the States.

[Jamieman]

	Quote: Originally Posted by flyin woodbutcher
	The Airwild Giles is a heavy piggy wigge, wont even balance with a DA 100 . FWB

Thanks for the info

Have you had a bad experience with one?
How much nose weight did it need?


Cheers

[Bat Fastard]

Throw out the Airwild Giles. The skin hinges have issues. Spend your money elsewhere.

Jamie

[Jamieman]

	Quote: Originally Posted by The Hobbyman
	I f you are interested in a Raven for 100cc I can get you one, for the Airwild stuff give David a call at Modelsports in NSW. Here's the link to the Raven www.fly-fan.net

Sounds like the go.

Could you send me some details on the 2.45m painted version.
Is this version IMAC legal?
Price?
Any recommended hardware packages?
Availability?
Inclusions?

I am most interested.

Thanks

[WTF]

Wild hare had one. Not sure if they quit making it though. It still shows up in the price list on their website....Cheap too

[excelpoint]

Jamie I can see nothing in the dimensions of the Probuilt 35% Giles that would make it not legal for IMAC. Adam Talbot in SA has just finished one and reckons its a very good sequence plane. I currently fly a Comp ARF 44% Giles in IMAC and would not hesitate to get another one for IMAC if the need arose. Ive flown a few of the 3m comp arf stuff and like the Giles the best so far(probably cause its mine). Mine will be at Albury if you make it there.

[Jamieman]

Thanks Matt

I had a quick look at the piccie on your profile. Awesome paint job.
I will make it to Albury to have a go at Basic with my Adrenaline so will prob see you there.

Cheers

[romanrc]

What about the Giles 35% aviation Model