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Old 06-24-2003, 08:26 AM
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Default What large "3D" aircraft should I choose?

Hi,

I would like a large aerobatic aircraft that can "3D" but am not shure about what to choose. I am thinking a G-62 in a GP PW Extra. What do you guys think? I am only 16 and on a budget so it has to be as cheap as possible. I fly Sanwa (Airtronics) and need a servo recommmendation too. I have a large long scale project on the building board so it has to be an artf.

Any ideas?

Thanks Alan
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A G62 on a PW Extra will be so heavy it wouldn't 3D. If you want to step up into a really nice 25% or better 3D plane you should plan on spending at least $1000-1400 easy.
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I'd recommend a Dave Patrick Extra w/ a Moki 2.10 before I'd see a G62 in a PW Extra.
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Do you have a link to Dave Patric's homepage?

Thanks for the help,

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Would the GP PW Extra 3D well on a different engine. An O.S. BGX-1 or something similar.

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I like the idea of the DP Extra 330L with a Irvine 150 in the nose would that work?

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You should be able to get a ZDZ engine at a good price in england. I would get one and put it on the Extra.
http://www.zdz-motor.de/index.html?lang=en-us
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Which one? The DP or the GP Extra?

Thanks Alan
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The GP Extra will do 3D providing you power it with something better than a Zenoah. Those engines are heavy and aren't very powerful. If you could get a ZDZ50, BME50 or a DA50 all those engines would power it very well and still help keep the weight down.
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Ok, thanks. I will look into them.

Alan
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Default G-62

Get a G-62 and put it in a Lanier Edge 540 30%.
Great plane and it doesn't need digital servos.
The best combo for the money.
Nothing else comes close.
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T.Bob,

Do you have a link to the lanier site?

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http://www.lanierrc.com

Dunno what it'd cost you to have large ARFs shipped across the Atlantic. You might want to look into that.
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Thats what about! LOL

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