Maidened my H9 Extra 260 today!

[ericb]

I finally had the chance to maiden my Extra 260 today. It was all the way up to 45 degrees here today with a slight breeze. I am flying it with a Saito 2.20, and it pulls it around with ease. This thing flies like it is on rails. It is my first "large scale" plane. The closest thing I have owned before is an Edge 540 - .90 size. I only got two flights in before it got dark, but I love it. Here is what is on it. I should be able to get 20+ minutes of flight time with the stock tank.

Weight came in at 12lbs 13oz. I like that weight. By my calculations, that is a 25.9 oz/sq ft, or 9.23 oz/cu ft

H-9 Extra 260
Saito 2.20
Hitec 5645 for rudder
Hitec 5625 for the rest
Pcm receiver
9C transmitter
MLP aluminum servo arms
2000mAh Nimh battery

I can't wait to fly some more. Here in SD, I have to wait for the weekends for enough light, and then hope for some calm weather.

[snapplane]

I have flown my friends h9 extra with the same set up and it flies great. It very predictable and has one of the best rudders of any plane i have ever flown. Congrats on the maiden.

[rede2fly]

congrads on the 260. i know you will have fun with this plane. i love mine. but i'am flying with a moki 2.10 swinging a 20x8w apc. its a great flying machine. very predicable. good luck

[ericb]

Thanks, I know it will be a blast to fly. This maiden was the least nerve racking of all for some reason. I just added 4 clicks of down and 2 clicks of left.

[BAS]

How is the saito performing and how does run , vibration level , ect. What mount are you using . Thanks

[wttiger42]

Just out of curiosity, does anyone know how much the extra weighs with no electronics or motor?

Congrats on the extra. I love flying mine.

[wttiger42]

	Quote: Originally Posted by ericb
	Thanks, I know it will be a blast to fly. This maiden was the least nerve racking of all for some reason. I just added 4 clicks of down and 2 clicks of left.

Same here. I dont know why, but i took it off just like i had been flying it for months. Had no problems what so ever

[Yak 54]

My friend has a H9 Extra 260 and I wish I could of maidened it because its sweet.

[ericb]

	Quote: Originally Posted by BAS
	How is the saito performing and how does run , vibration level , ect. What mount are you using . Thanks

It is performing flawlessly. I have a 91 on my Funtana, and it vibrates some so I was expecting this one to vibrate more. It doesn't! It is smooth as silk. I am using the mount that came with the plane. I have the battery on top of the fuel tank right now for balance. I will be moving it back a little bit soon though. It drops the nose while inverted a little more than I like.

[niccolo98]

congrats! Im putting mine togethar right now! im gonna use a zdz 50 though, meaning mine is gonna be much heavier! good luck!

[jimbomilligan]

let mo know how you think of yours. I have one with DA50. .jim

[jimbomilligan]

I can't spell today. I built a platform for the stock tank and placed it over the CG. This seems to help bring weight further back and does not shift as the tank emptys. ..

[Gus155]

You gonna have load of fun with it.

[feral63]

the 260 is a great little plane. i'm still messing around with the c/g on mine. with the DA50 it's still nose heavy, but fly's great.

[ericb]

Here are some pics from yesterday. It was 45 and sunny with a light breeze. Great day for flying.