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<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=590235005-25122005>Colin,</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=590235005-25122005> Well, I love my Ikarus F3a Shock-Flyer. We
as pattern pilots are very picky so you will have to decide for yourself. Mine
is set up with an AXI 2204/54, APC 8x3.8 S.F., T.P. 3S 480 LiPO's, Berg
4-channel Rx and 3 Hitec HS-55's. AUW is 6.9 oz. Not super light but OK for
indoor/ outdoor work. I haven't flown this in any serious wind yet, but my old 9
oz. Shocky Super-Star held up OK so I'm thinking this won't be too bad.
As far as flight characteristics: almost NO roll or pitch
coupling.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN class=590235005-25122005></SPAN><FONT
face=Tahoma><FONT size=2><SPAN class=590235005-25122005><FONT color=#0000ff
face=Arial> I'd have to say it's pretty close to a full-size pattern plane
if you keep in mind it's made out of foam and only weighs 7 oz. You can do
precision maneuvers with it - the wings don't flex and the fuselage doesn't
twist. It grooves nicely and it's not twitchy like some of the "flexible flyers"
made for the 3D wannabes. The new Shockies are much stronger than the older ones
and easier to build straight. If you already have a motor and some micro radio
gear it will only cost you about $50.00 U.S. to try one for yourself. I don't
think you'll be disappointed.</FONT></SPAN></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<P><FONT size=2>John Pavlick<BR><A href="http://www.idseng.com/"
target=_blank>http://www.idseng.com</A><BR> </FONT>
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<DIV><FONT face=Tahoma><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=590235005-25122005> </SPAN>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>
nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org
[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org]<B>On Behalf Of </B>colin
chariandy<BR><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, December 24, 2005 7:07 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
discussion@nsrca.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> [NSRCA-discussion] Foamy for pattern
practice<BR><BR></DIV></FONT>
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<DIV id=RTEContent>Hi all</DIV>
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<DIV>I'm looking for a small (less than 10oz) foamy for pattern practise and
fun while there's snow on the ground. What have the guys in group used? I've
tried rcu for opinions and found it impossible to get any consensus...there
are as many negatives as positives for every aircraft discussed.</DIV>
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<DIV>I have a GP Turmoil however it flys more like a kite than a precision
aircraft. I'm looking for something that has been designed for more than just
hovering/3D.</DIV>
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<DIV>Any help will be appreciated.</DIV>
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<DIV>Colin</DIV>
<DIV>Ontario, CA.</DIV>
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