Phoenix Model Extra 260 - 2nd Flight 7/15/2021

Phoenix Model Extra 260 - 2nd Flight 7/15/2021
DLE 30cc engine, 78" wingspan

[@Brian_Christensen07RC]

That’s amazing! Looks like we both got a replacement for our edges. 👍

[@maxguite2028]

You have had one of these?

[@topgunmaverick379]

Great job Patrick. Awesome flight and gorgeous airplane. Needs a knife edge next flight 😂😂😂😉. Just kidding

[@Brian_Christensen07RC]

It could handle it 😂. I’ve seen a few of those. Might wanna check the connections and all the wood connections tho

[@themightypatman]

Mav, believe it or not, my Waco knife edges easier than this! Both fly great though.

[@cwwisk]

What are your thoughts on the build quality?

[@themightypatman]

I like that Phoenix Models started lining the wood with carbon fiber. They cut so much away from the structure to keep it as light as possible, but as long as I continue to handle the plane delicately, and check the tightness of all controls, wires, linkage, and engine often, I'm gonna have this plane for a long time. It is very light for it's size. I would definitely buy another one if I needed to.

[@cwwisk]

@@themightypatman awesome! I'm looking at the 67" Slick from Phoenix to pair with a NGH GT25. The other option is the PilotRC 67" Slick, but it is twice the price. I have all the parts I need except the kit, so I'm just weighing the options.

[@juangonzalez-ws2xt]

Hi, I’m looking to buy this plane but I was wondering if it would fit in my car I have a Toyota Corolla do you think it would fit that is without the wings off?

[@davidstutt5173]

Is it a convertible?

[@themightypatman]

I have an SUV and the fuselage barely fits without the wings attached and all the seats down. I doubt it will fit in a Corolla.

[@juangonzalez-ws2xt]

I was wondering if you can show me where you put your gas tank because the manual says to put it in one place but it doesn’t fit when you try to bring the hatch down and hit the piece of wood that goes across to hatch

[@themightypatman]

@@juangonzalez-ws2xt I have the gas tank centered over the wing spar and strapped in with zip ties. If there is a thin piece of wood going across the center of the hatch, I must have cut it off. The hatch is still very strong without that piece.

[@juangonzalez-ws2xt]

Thank you for your reply it does have a piece of wood going through the center but I haven’t cut it off because I was thinking it would weaken the hatch. Is there anyway you can look at your plane and tell me if you cut that so that I can do the same please help.