nrthwing

For my first gas plane I am going simple and cheap.

I am considering the Giant Big Stick or the Hanger 9 Ultra Stick Lite.

In your opinion which is better for sport acrobatics and faster forward flight.

Thanks,
Mike

TigerTail

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Check out Jerry's Big Boy. They say it flys better than the sticks. Supposedly the sticks are poor copies of the JBB but I don't know for sure. Here is a link [link]http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_2557012/tm.htm[/link]

Bruno Stachel

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Hi Mike,

That's the plane I was trying to remember when we spoke last night.
It has an 80" wingspan and calls for a .91-1.20 four stroke.

I think the thread bubbap51 linked should have some information on gas engine use.

Frank

p.s. Here's the website:
http://morrishobbies.com/product_inf...dc84af10def22d

2slow2matter

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From the two you mentioned, the ultra stick is WAY more agile and aerobatic. I own the giant stick, and my dad owns the ultra stick. I have compared them extensively. However, all I wanted was an easy sunday flyer that would be big and easy to see in the sky. I have enough rockets in the trailer. I use the giant stick as a buddy box plane for my wife, and she does really well on it.

Saito_56

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I have the Great Planes Giant Big Stik, with the Zenoah G-23. The plane is large, smooth, handles most manuvers, and slows down and lands like a trainer. A fun plane.
Here are two links to it flying on July 4th, 2006. The first one is taking off, and the daughter looses it. The second one is longer.
I fully enjoy this plane. One of the best flying planes I have ever flown.

http://www.veoh.com/videoDetails.html?v=e90627dZ2dCPNY

http://www.veoh.com/videoDetails.html?v=e91126arp98akk

nrthwing

Any other thoughts. I am leaning toward the ultra stik.

Mike

compass1

Go with the GIANT BIG STIK.I have flown the 40 the 60 and now the GIANT. Nothing beats them.Mine has a Fuji BT-32B with a 18x8 APC At full throttle its great. With the crow active it will fly scary slow.[X(] You wont be disappointed,if you put enough engine on it.

nrthwing

I have heard of the wings snapping on a low g pullout. What is the quality of the plane like? I would like to put a 40 gasser on it. Do you need to go through it and reglue everything?

Mike

whidbey1

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Hi

I have had 3 ultra sticks, all with gas engines, what a fun plane with the flaps and ailerons.

A g-26 flies it great and just sips gas, you will need a computer radio or flat capable radio but it is a great airplane.


Bill

NM2K

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Your video makes it look as though the Giant Big Stik is moving along at a fairly good speed. What size prop are you using on the G23? TIA

Brian Smith

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I have both the "BIG" stick and the Hanger 9 USL.. They both have G26s and are wonderful cheap models. The Ultra Stick Lite has an RC ignitions converted to EI G26 and it is a sweet motor. It is faster and lighter then the Big Stick and some days the extra speed and unlimited vertical preformance are a little more fun.. I recomend them both as "great" well worth the money, fun models.. Brian Smith