ilasa

I have been flying for many years and enjoy aerobatics but don't like very nervous planes. I want to buy a biplane and have heard the GP Super Skybolt is a very good choice. Can somebody help me deciding? Does it fly well with an OS61Fx?

MinnFlyer

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It sounds to me like the Skybolt is the perfect plane for you.

It's very aerobatic, yet very stable, and while I prefer a 4-stroke, it will fly great on a 61 2-stroke.

Were you thinking Kit or ARF?

bigedmustafa

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I'll second Minnflyer's opinion, ilasa. The Skybolt should be a great choice based on your description and should fly well with an O.S. Max .61 FX

ilasa

Hi MinnFlyer,
I've heard that the Skybolt ARF is as good as the kit so that will save me quite a few hours.
Is it a plane you can set up fast at the airfield or is it complicated to put up the two wings?

MinnFlyer

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The kit sets up much more quickly, but the ARF has a pretty good system too, so setup time is short. And the ARF is about 2 pounds lighter than the kit.

Here's a review of the Skybolt that shows the wing setup:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...article_id=750

skorman

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The Super Skybolt ARF is without a doubt my favorite airplane. Very aerobatic yet easy to fly. Tracks straight as an arrow and settles in really nice for an easy landing. I have an OS91fs on mine but an OS61FX should fly it great.

Mr67Stang

The skybolt is a beautiful plane. I have never seen one other than pictures but am looking for a new plane myself. Would a Saito 1.25 be too much for it?

MinnFlyer

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Not really, The performance with a Saito 125 would be... Well, let's just say "Hold On!"

With that much power, you should consider a smoke system