AJ,
I think $100 to $125 is about right. Spare wings would be mandatory. If the wings could be shipped in halves like Mike suggested it would keep the cost down.
What would pay for an ARF?
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Thanks for the feedback gentlemen.
It's an ARF world. Perhaps recruitment will be easier with an off the shelf 1-2 hour assembly type deal. Or better yet, a RTF version similar to what Horizon offers in a number of sport planes.
The diehard/6+ contests a year competitors will always find benefit from building there own. But those of us with more time constraints or are less dedicated might be able play a couple times a year with an ARF or RTF.
I have a few contacts working at Hobbico and Horizon, we'll see what shakes out...
It's an ARF world. Perhaps recruitment will be easier with an off the shelf 1-2 hour assembly type deal. Or better yet, a RTF version similar to what Horizon offers in a number of sport planes.
The diehard/6+ contests a year competitors will always find benefit from building there own. But those of us with more time constraints or are less dedicated might be able play a couple times a year with an ARF or RTF.
I have a few contacts working at Hobbico and Horizon, we'll see what shakes out...
I realize this is an older thread But ARFs would save scale combat. Just look at 424 pylon racing and what the Viper and Predator ARFs have done for Pylon. When I talk to new potential combat pilots the first question I am asked about about is what is a good beginner class? Make some of these slower classes rule book and get a mainstream manufacture on board. It looks like we just lost the Lanier Slasher and Ripper. SSC and 2548 would be an easy sell for a beginner class if ther were planes to direct people to
The Avenger is now made by Air Scharnell
Its now the most popular model for the local area "renegade"/club combat series. (appx 12 competitions a year, 2 clubs involved, not exactly AMA rulebook...)
Its hard to beat under our rules. Its interresting to note that while most of the Avengers are getting .46 engines in the noze, the fastest had a .36 last season.
Its now the most popular model for the local area "renegade"/club combat series. (appx 12 competitions a year, 2 clubs involved, not exactly AMA rulebook...)
Its hard to beat under our rules. Its interresting to note that while most of the Avengers are getting .46 engines in the noze, the fastest had a .36 last season.