Extra-300L EP 36inch ARF - New!!

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Some pictures of the assembly, completed model and repairs since the aileron servo decided to come loose mid flight causing it to crash with massive internal damage.

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Edited by sonic_keith - 15/Feb/2013 at 2:29pm

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sonic_keith Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (AU) USERID: 1178606 Newbie Joined: 01/Dec/2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Quote Reply Topic: Extra-300L EP 36inch ARF - New!! Posted: 15/Feb/2013 at 2:24pm
	Some pictures of the assembly, completed model and repairs since the aileron servo decided to come loose mid flight causing it to crash with massive internal damage. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Edited by sonic_keith - 15/Feb/2013 at 2:29pm

kstmark Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (GR) USERID: 69866 HobbyKing aficionado Joined: 01/Mar/2009 Location: Greece Crete Online Status: Offline Posts: 576	Quote Reply Posted: 06/Oct/2012 at 3:38pm
	If you insist in buying a 3d balsa model you better try http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__20133__Hobbyking_Slick_360_3D_1300mm_ARF_.html It is a copy of a best seler model or http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__19339__Votec_332_3D_Balsa_1397mm_ARF_.html I think you should looking in EPO or better EPP models to start. They are not the same as balsa but after crash they can be fixed in the flying field. Epoxy or ca+accelerator is their friends ;)

mopped-mike Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold (DE) USERID: 1717966 Newbie Joined: 28/Sep/2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Quote Reply Posted: 05/Oct/2012 at 9:36pm
	The 20 Minutes were more unrealistic I see :) No just thinking about cruising 8-12 Minutes would be perfect, some Loops and Turns, that's it, I don't need more. Found some videos on Youtube . unfortunately a lot of crashes … need to rethink if this could be my "new" first model airplane … Maybe I should really start with a foamie? Unfortunately I have absolutely no experience with styro flyers … in "my times" nearly everythign was build from ply and balsa, in germany you could only buy Robbe or Graupner … times have changed, physics not :) Cheers Mike PS don't stop trying to convince me that this IS the plane for me …

kstmark Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (GR) USERID: 69866 HobbyKing aficionado Joined: 01/Mar/2009 Location: Greece Crete Online Status: Offline Posts: 576	Quote Reply Posted: 05/Oct/2012 at 9:14pm
	Cruising 20min can be done only with gliders. Dont expect nothing more than 7-8min with an electric 3d plane. This one can easily carry a 1800-2000mah 3s battery for a scale flight. If you want a lighter plane for better performance a 1500-1800mah 3s would be fine. A 3d plane in this size is a little difficult for start. Edited by kstmark - 05/Oct/2012 at 9:16pm

mopped-mike Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold (DE) USERID: 1717966 Newbie Joined: 28/Sep/2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Quote Reply Posted: 05/Oct/2012 at 9:07pm
	Just found a lot of posts about this one… • max weight should be 1000gr in total • the lighter the better • stalls quite fast • rolls over left wing easily when using ELEV • only for fast flight • CG around 68mm from wingfront • nervous and stalls easily during landing So guys, anyone here to let me know to buy or not to buy. I have flown years ago 4Ch airplanes, now with the Solo Pro V2 I don't crach that much anymore and the Funcopter left ground already a few times without hitting it hard back… Is this anything for me? THX

mopped-mike Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold (DE) USERID: 1717966 Newbie Joined: 28/Sep/2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Quote Reply Posted: 05/Oct/2012 at 8:52pm
	Hi there, anyone wants to share more of his knowlwdeg about this plane? I'm not new to RC modelling but didn't do anything in the last 25 years… so no clue about BL outrunners, LiPos and so on, just trying hard to programm my th9xV2 to the Funcopter I bouth by mistake… I have here 3s starting from 2000mAh up to 3600mAh and one 4s1800… not delivered yet but planned to be used with the Funcopter… Can anyone please let me know the max size in mm for Engine, diameter x lenght (I guess I can cut off from the engine hiolder as much as I want and restrenghten it again) What would you say should be the max weight of the engine, I have found some interesting ones starting at 150gr up to 200gr… Aileron servos, I guess in each side there is space for one, I'D like to use a bit bigger ones, what is the max size in there? LiPo…which could fit in max? What is your total weight, ready to go? What are your experiences with a bit more load than planned…? I'm afraid to end up having a small fat bird not able to fly or only with full throttle for 2 Minutes. I want to fly it more or less scale aerobatic, no 3D needed for my old brain, cruising for about 20 Minutes would be perfect with the one or the other roll and loop… Cheers Mike

vactrol Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (US) USERID: 1305520 Newbie Joined: 09/Jul/2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Quote Reply Posted: 09/Jul/2012 at 12:43am
	Some observations about this plane after having flown (and crashed) it for a while now: * Start with very small control throws! I started with around 8mm deflection on ailerons and elevator and this was plenty of control for getting used to this plane. * It wants to fly faster than a foamy warbird, and doesn't like to slow down as much. It will tip-stall, especially at slower speeds, so I try to stick to small and smooth control movements when landing. Be prepared for a higher landing speed. I have successfully used flaperons on landing, which slowed it down a bit, but even more care is needed then. * Takeoffs can be interesting, speed is needed. I try to let it fly off the ground when it's ready with only a little up elevator. Watch for sudden rolling at liftoff, it's susceptible to crosswinds and tip stalling. Once in the air and at speed this is a great plane and a lot of fun. It flies very smoothly and is very capable aerobatically. I am using a 15 size 960KV motor, 9.5x7.5 prop, and 3S 2200Mah battery.

ALCARAFA Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (MX) USERID: 27970 HobbyKing Constituent Joined: 24/Feb/2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 105	Quote Reply Posted: 05/Oct/2010 at 1:05am
	That's not at all a 3D capable airplane, have too small control surfaces for that. Edited by ALCARAFA - 08/Oct/2010 at 2:32pm

boostoman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (OM) USERID: 488378 HobbyKing aficionado Joined: 23/Apr/2010 Location: Muscat, Oman Online Status: Offline Posts: 322	Quote Reply Posted: 21/Aug/2010 at 4:48pm
	Adrian, what size motor and servos are you using on your extra setup?
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flying on Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (AU) USERID: 114528 Newbie Joined: 26/Apr/2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Quote Reply Posted: 07/Jul/2010 at 2:52pm
	You will find if you purchase a T/M plane you'll receive the IC mount, but I noticed that Hobby king models are not supplied with IC mounts even if listed in the instruction book. Work that one out