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    89 slick Rebuild

    Your rebuild looks really nice, b. Knock on wood, I've been lucky so far... my repairs have all been pretty minor (notice the rudder counter balancer). Awesome to see other people rebuilding. No-brainer with the laser cut parts they supply. 3DH even prints the top of the battery tray to help...
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    Article: DOC AUSTIN - Testing: Hi Tec's New HS5070MH Servos

    I switched to the Extra from an Edge, the only thing I missed about the Edge was the bigger rudder. I felt more comfortable on windy days with the Extra.
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    Discussion Choosing an air frame----frustrations!

    Sometimes I like to compare apples with oranges. The plane on the left is a 48" Extra EXP. I don't need to fly an EF 60" EXP to know that the pitch authority is probably going to, for lack of a better term, "out-perform" my 59" slick. Having said that, you can also see the fuse width of the...
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    Discussion Choosing an air frame----frustrations!

    From what I understand the 57" Extra is a better option for high post-stall stability. The yellow/blue one is in stock.
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    Discussion Choosing an air frame----frustrations!

    the 59" slick is currently available in both schemes. I just flew its maiden this morning. I have nothing to compare it to; I have no experience with planes this large, but I can tell you it was absolutely trouble free. That's what stuck out the most for me: how easy the thing was to fly. It's...
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    Discussion Connectors; ESC to Battery. What Are You Using And Why?

    I like the mechanical connection aspect of power-poles. Spring loaded contacts don't need an obnoxious amount of friction to stay connected. If you leave the housings separated, you don't need a series harness. I know people have issues with the A rating, I don't. At least I don't until my plane...
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    3DHS 59" AJ Slick

    Gyro, it seems like I didn't do my research on this plane... I thought it was a perfect transition between the 51" and 71", but that's apparently not the whole story here. I've moved from the 48" EF Edge to Extra, and I think I like a plane with a subtle inclination toward IMAC/precision. That...
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    3DHS 59" AJ Slick

    ...so many options in this size, I mean.
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    3DHS 59" AJ Slick

    I went ahead and pre-ordered one. I think I'm going with this power setup. I've heard nothing but good things about this plane on 6S. My only question is, stick with 2650mAh for weight, or go 3300mAh, and have a setup that's tailor made to swap right into a future 60" EF. This seems to be the...
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    Eflite Beast 60e

    Ok, thanks. That's good to know
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    Eflite Beast 60e

    See, that's why you need a ZTW Gecko. Actually, I don't know much about CC. I guess they're discontinuing the ICE line? Are people switching from the ubiquitous ICE Lite to EDGE Lite? Thanks.
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    Extreme Flight 60" Laser Build Thread

    Used this method to seal my hinges and they look great. I used Heavy Duty Tape, and I found it to be difficult to get it right into the corner of the joint. I taped the aileron from the trailing edge to the top surface of the wing, to keep the hinge deflected off the edge of the table while I...
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    Dmss?

    I had no problem paying $50 ea. for 5 channel FHSS-1 receivers for my beloved 48" EXPs once I got an airtronics. DMSS doesn't sound half bad, the receivers appear to have telem. modules included with their receivers. Whatever that means. Maybe Spek is doing that now? For what it's worth, I'm...
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    Dmss?

    Take a look at Airtronics. I don't regret making the switch. My dx7 (DSM2) is indispensable as a backup, flying with the guys at my field. I find the DSM2 protocol works flawlessly at my 6 pilot station field, but I wanted a radio with more comprehensive programming features.
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    Dmss?

    What needed to be fixed on your DX8? It seems like every single Spek radio at my field has been sent back to Horizon at one point or another. By all accounts, their CS is fantastic. One of my friends was asked to valuate the two planes he lost while flying them with his DSMX updated DX8. When he...
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    Extreme Flight 60" Laser Build Thread

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    Extreme Flight 60" Laser Build Thread

    That's what I like about long antennas, it's easier to keep them oriented perfectly once you spend a few minutes properly locating them. Thanks for the info on the antenna tubes. I used coffee stirrers, not knowing any better.
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    Extreme Flight 60" Laser Build Thread

    That's the case with the 48" EXP planes as well.
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    Which 60" to buy!?!?

    Are you running 7245s in the laser? Do you have experience with external BECs in your setups?
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    Which 60" to buy!?!?

    +1 I bought the power combo with both of my EF planes (48"). I figure go ahead and free up some cash for your servos and, in my experience, have more power on tap than you ever really need. I just saw a 58" Extra at the field today, powered with a Torque/Airboss combo. The thing was ballistic on...
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