Vallier Racing

i have read my reading and for aa 12lb engine i found 2 good platforms for a aircraft i was woundering if i could get some feed back on the stingray and the Av8r

Bill_Jehle

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The AV8R is a great cheap, quick build. easy to fly and overall..... fun to fly aircraft. A search will show numerous posts and pictures.

Vallier Racing

they are both under 400 but i was woundering if the stingray flew like the bob cat and the roo or is it going to be quite a bit different becausse of less wing sq inc

Stig Andersen

Hello.

The Y/A Stingray is no trainer, and does not fly like a Roo. It is quite fast with a 12 lb turbine.

I have not flown the AV8R, but from what I hear it is a trainer. So, it all depends on your skills and needs.

Just my 2 cent.

Stratotanker

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Search for "Stingray Construction" for a complete build tutorial of my Stingray to see what you would be getting into.

Chris

jason

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I flew a stingray which was powered by a wren 44. It was well fast and a real floater to land too.

jason

Vallier Racing

so the stingray is more of a second jet

ajcoholic

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If you can handle a sport, low wing prop plane or pattern style plane, you will have NO trouble with the AV8R at all. I know it can EASILY take off from a semi-rough grass strip in under 300 feet, and land it in under 100 feet.

The Stingray is going to be a lot faster in the air, but will require a larger runway to take off and land it, not sure about the longevity of the retracts on a grass strip either... I know it wouldnt be an option at my club's field whereas the AV8R is perfect.

AJC

Wayne22

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Seen both...

theAV8R - cabable, but manageable

Stingray - small hot rod - very fast