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Best 50cc Airframe Around

Bushwacker

Bushwacker

3DRCF Moderator
So fellas as I have never owned a 50cc sized plane I can't offer an opinion, but was hoping those who have wouldn't mind sharing what you think is the best 50 out there. One that will do it all equally well. :popcorn:
 
Bipenut53

Bipenut53

150cc
LOL.... So you know that you just asked a question like which one is better Ford or Chevrolet? They all have the pluses and minuses. Personally I like Extreme Flight, I have owned 6 of them. I did enjoy my Great Planes Reactor. And I have flown Pilot, 3DHS, PAU and others but I know my EF airplanes very well so thats what I go with. I am not looking to argue and say they are the best other than EF is the best for ME.......
 
wfahey415

wfahey415

3DRCF Moderator
The old Ford vs Chevy discussion. OK, I'll go first. I have a RedwingRC Yak 55 and an Aero-Works Edge 540. Both are 50cc ships. The Yak is cheaper and comes with CF gear, wing tube, control arms and tail wheel. CF is an upgrade on the Edge. The hardware package on the Aero-Works is awesome where as I had to replace some of the hardware on the Redwing because it failed during installation (pull-pull system was pretty bad). Glue joints failed on the Redwing's cowl on the maiden flight. Edge was a QB series plane which means the aileron and elevator hinges are already glued in. (I like this, but understand some don't). Wing tube did not fit in the Redwing plane out of the box, I had to use a Dremel and sander to get it to fit correctly. Redwing plane was about $200 cheaper than the Aero-Works plane. As for flight characteristics. They both fly GREAT! The YAK tends to wing walk a bit more than the Edge when doing high alpha stuff. I can get the Edge to flat spin easier than I can get the YAK to flat spin. (Probably more an issue with the pilot and not the plane) Would I buy a Redwing plane again? Already have. Would I buy an Aero-Works plane again? Already have. I think the fit and finish of the Aero-Works is better than the Redwing. But saving $200 is worth a little extra build time.

See....Ford/Chevy - I didn't help you a lick did I? :sadface: I've heard great things about Extreme Flight but have no experience with them. Maybe one of the others will chime in.

Oh yeah, I am a Ford truck guy. :thumbup:

OK, Bipe got here first. - Interesting that we both said the Ford/Chevy thing.
 
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Bipenut53

Bipenut53

150cc
wfahey415 said:
The old Ford vs Chevy discussion. OK, I'll go first. I have a RedwingRC Yak 55 and an Aero-Works Edge 540. Both are 50cc ships. The Yak is cheaper and comes with CF gear, wing tube, control arms and tail wheel. CF is an upgrade on the Edge. The hardware package on the Aero-Works is awesome where as I had to replace some of the hardware on the Redwing because it failed during installation (pull-pull system was pretty bad). Glue joints failed on the Redwing's cowl on the maiden flight. Edge was a QB series plane which means the aileron and elevator hinges are already glued in. (I like this, but understand some don't). Wing tube did not fit in the Redwing plane out of the box, I had to use a Dremel and sander to get it to fit correctly. Redwing plane was about $200 cheaper than the Aero-Works plane. As for flight characteristics. They both fly GREAT! The YAK tends to wing walk a bit more than the Edge when doing high alpha stuff. I can get the Edge to flat spin easier than I can get the YAK to flat spin. (Probably more an issue with the pilot and not the plane) Would I buy a Redwing plane again? Already have. Would I buy an Aero-Works plane again? Already have. I think the fit and finish of the Aero-Works is better than the Redwing. But saving $200 is worth a little extra build time.

See....Ford/Chevy - I didn't help you a lick did I? :sadface: I've heard great things about Extreme Flight but have no experience with them. Maybe one of the others will chime in.

Oh yeah, I am a Ford truck guy. :thumbup:

OK, Bipe got here first. - Interesting that we both said the Ford/Chevy thing.
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Great minds lol
BTW Im a GM trained tech so Chev for me... but as I said they all have their own set of problems just like airplane brands.
 
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Bushwacker

Bushwacker

3DRCF Moderator
Not looking to start anything either. What you guys put up here is exactly what Im looking for. For the most part I know these things have a lot of personal preference to them and there are those who have flown just about everything out there and can give pretty good advice on what think is best all around... Quality/Fit and Finish/Flight characteristics and so on. Just looking for some personal exp is al which you guys did great. If I get enough of these you will most likely see a pattern...follow me. Anyway thanks again. :)
 
Xpress

Xpress

GSN Sponsor Tier 1
I wish EF still made the 88" Yak, that airplane flew just awesome.

I'd say pick whatever airframe is within your budget that has good manufacturers customer support and has a good following behind it.
 
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