next model?which one

[tufty]

Hi,
Ihave been flying one of marks rc factory yaks and having a blast, but my thoughts are now turning towards building a larger more substantial electric version aerobatic plane:-
pre-requisites are,
1. the build needs to be reasonably straightforward.
2. Have good slow speed characteristics.
3.tame when needed /ballistic when your good enough
4. reasonably durable,
5.easy to trim etc
6.doesn't cost the earth,replacement parts?
just a really nice second model for those balmy spring summer days.Any suggestions appreciated, many thanks vacey.

[Green-giant]

Gernot Yak without a doubt, saw 1 today and got some snaps!! it looks bloody awesome, fair size, little bigger than the RC Facotry but flies the same style....http://www.parkaero.com/gb-models-gernot-bruckmann-yak-55m-epp-fixed-wing---in-stock-now-337-p.asp

[-steves-]

I do have to agree, these things fly awesomely, even on a breezy day. Mine is in the top few of my fav planes

[tufty]

steves ,so you would still go along the epp route as against the traditional balsa covered route! isee you say they fly in a breeze, but are they much less unstable compared to a 30/50 size plane.

[Green-giant]

The problem is if you want a model thats cheap on repairs and replacememnt parts etc then dont go for a balsa/ply because if u crash then chances are most of it is smashed, now dont get me wrong it can be repaired and probably not too expensive but its the ease of it, with a larger EPP that can accomodate a 2200mah 3s Pack you'll have fun, it'll handle the wing with the extra weight behind it, THEN!! when your more confident that you arn't crashing every 5 seconds while practising (everyone does it!) get a balsa/ply model around 45" or so it'll take the same power set up then

[tufty]

Sounds good to me just been out with the yak doing all kinds of crazy stuff, just love the hovering and dropping it at your feet superb fun. if the gb is the next level then bring it on!!!!

[Green-giant]

you'll love it, if you need all the bits for it, may i suggest you give Mark(ParkAero) a call instead of buying it online as he'll give you a good price and establish what flying style you want before recommending anything.

[tufty]

defo, mark has helped me enormously with my rc yak, sharn't be going anywhere else, his service i've found to be exemplery,you'd have to be someone a bit special to beat it as you well know. many thanks vacey