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February 23, 2010
Hey Dennis/Caroline! Here are couple pictures from today. The maiden went well. We weighed the plane and it came out to 39.8lbs. This number is with cans and a smoke system installed so I am pretty pleased with the weight. |
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Other than a great first couple of flights everything went perfect. We had great weather and a great flight. Here are a few pictures I took while at the field.
Thanks, Chris |
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December 14, 2009 Hi Dennis & Caroline, This Saturday we got a chance to test fly our 260 which had the slight mishap at the British Nationals last August. My dad has worked wonders as usual and it's looking as good as new totally recovered and re-servoed so it feel really crisp in the air. We had 2 good flights before it got too cold, it was flying great! |
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Just thought we would let you know, the 43% 300 is on the board, the sheets are being joined at the moment so my dad can vacuum bag everything together over the Christmas holidays.
Thanks, Matthew |
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December 11, 2009 Chris Campos with a few words on his new 260: It flies much different from my 330. I think it might because it is a little lighter. My 330 midwing had a smoke system in it and this 260 does not have a smoke system in it so I shed a little weight there. Everything else is setup identical to my 330. CG is set at 4 inches behind the tip. |
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All in all I am happy with the plane. It rolls out just a hair on knife edges and tracks pretty well on knife edge. I will mix those out but I can tell it won’t take much. Have not weighed it yet but it does seem to pull out of a hover a lot better. Here’s a couple pictures for you.
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October 29, 2009
Bob Scheppele and his 104"Extra 260.
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Canister exhausts, JR guidance. |
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September 21, 2009 Hi Dennis I finished this plane last summer, but did not take any pictures until now. I have only about 60 flights on it, probably because I am too busy flying my other Cardens. The 260 as usual, is a great flying ship. |
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My Extra 330 is on its sixth season. The airframe has gone through two sets of servos, one pair of tires, one tail gear, one set of canisters, three sets of lipos, and is still going strong. I am sure the 260 will prove to be just as durable and blast to fly.
Regards Tsai Chen |
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September 21, 2009 Mike Sebastien's 104" Extra 260. Mike is preparing to do a 118" version in the same scheme. |
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August 22, 2009 Tor Einar Sotlien shows off his beautiful 104" extra 260. |
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Tor Einar sent us these pics from Asker, Norway. |
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June 2, 2009
Hi Dennis and Caroline |
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Setup is: DA100, Zimmerman 60mm cans,
Mejzlik 28x10, Hitec HS 7955 TG's, Powerbox champion. Craig
Here is a video link of Craig flying his 260 in freestyle: Craig's freestyle |
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May 30, 2009 Dennis & Caroline, Attached is a photo of my 40% Carden 260. I started flying the aircraft this year and now have about 30 flights on it. I absolutely love flying this airplane, and look forward to building a 43% 260 next year. I am now a Carden fan! Regards, Chris Woycke |
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May 16, 2009
Hi Caroline and Dennis
I maidened my Extra 260 tonight. I only got
two flights in but initial impressions are great. Plane took off with
little trim adjustments to get straight and level. I didn't get the
35 #s I was targeting. I tried real hard, measured all the items, glue and
wood and still couldn't hit the 35 #s. I guess I will have to be satisfied
with 34.5 #s :)). I have measured it two different ways and the
average is 34.5. I did a couple of verticals and it pulls like crazy.
Needless to say I am very pleased. Thanks again for all your help and
advice, I really appreciate it.
Take care
Ted
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May 12, 2009 Dennis and Caroline, Here is my 40_260 on maiden day...flew awsome. Hope you like it!!! Kind of a modified Frank scheme...I really like his airplanes covering and painting...someone is doing a fantastic job on his airplanes....been snooping around Flying Giants and have found several folks who are amazing builders of the Carden Aircraft...I envy there talents. Peter Watkins |
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May 11, 2009 Dear Caroline and Dennis,
Last fall at an IMAC contest a fellow competitor let me try out his 40% Carden. As soon as I flew it I knew it was something different! A couple of weeks later, we jumped at the opportunity to buy a 40% Carden Extra 260 built by Ted Barrette. |
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Over the winter we modified it slightly, making the rudder removable, so that it could fit in our hatchback. A few weeks ago we “maidened” it and ever since we’ve been avidly practicing (I’m flying the Intermediate this year, and Ray is flying the Advanced). It’s great! It’s rock solid in the air and makes everything easier.
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As you know I’ve been wanting a Carden for a long time and finally it came true J. I can’t wait to compete with it! We also got the wingbag set with the plane and they are the best wingbags ever. Thanks for making such nice products. I am attaching some pictures of the aircraft at the field and in our car. Thank you and best wishes, Isabel Deslauriers |
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April 2, 2009 Dennis, just wanted to let you know I flew my 118" 260 yesterday. It was a pleasure to build this kit and thanks for your time on the phone helping me. |
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Attached are some photos. Feels like
I've had it for years! |
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-Vince Musser |
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February 11, 2009 This 40% Ex 260 plane was built by Harry Dunlap for Gary Barnard. Ben Selock test flew it. Ben used the plane up at Jacksonville for the IMAC meet and took second place in advanced. Pic# 4 is Ben flying while Gary is sitting. |
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October 1, 2008
Caroline and Dennis here are a few pictures worth putting on the site. Its my
son Josh Peters Carden 40% Extra 260 built by Eric Watz. Josh is 13 and is
a up and coming hard core pilot. We have had a great time this summer flying
this fine machine. |
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To date we have put 80 flights on it and every flight it just gets better. Its set up with a DA150 on K&S 1090 pipes. Mejzlik 28.5 X 12 3 blade prop. JR 12X radio and DS8711 servos all around. Dual FROMECO A123 4600 Mah battery packs and one FROMECO A123 2300 Mah on the ignition and three Kodiak switches with one JR Power safe 1222 receiver. Smart Fly ignition cutoff. | |
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The all up weight is 38.5 pounds and the power is
unreal. We both have been amazed at the flight performance these
Carden aircraft offer. I cant believe it took me 26 years to finally
arrive at this conclusion of perfection. THANKS!!! Josh and James Peters |
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September 6, 2008 Dennis and Caroline, Just wanted to thank you again for all that you do for us/me. Our modeling community is a much better place with you and your products in it. I have to say that flying your 260 has been a real joy. I feel that I have the best equipment available from the Airplane, Engine, Radio, Exhaust, Propeller, Batteries on down the line. |
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In the approximately 400 flights on this airframe I have had to re-glue, re-torque, repair nothing on the airframe. No loose sticks, glue joints, seams, exhaust mounts, nothing at all. A true testament to your design quality. After I got home and unpacked the trailer, I unfolded the wing bags to lay flat and checked out the "wood" box. Wow, the wood looks great. I know you said you had some great balsa but this stuff really looks top notch. |
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Another thanks for the great wood. Maybe I can compete with Cam this year! I got close with my current 260 but using 15 ounces of Probond to his 8 ounces of epoxy was the difference. I am at 35 lbs 6 ounces. Kurt's was just a bit lighter. Anyway, great seeing you two and hope to see you again soon.
Will Berninger |
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 July 12, 2008 Hello Dennis and Carolyn, I thought you would like to see some photos I took of of Mitch and Tracy Kral's new Carden 40% Extra 260. - DA 150 on cans, JR PCM 10X radio with 8611A servos, Fromeco batteries 2 JR Receivers and Ultracote Covering. |
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Best Regards, Don Apostolico Don's Hobby Shop Salina, Kansas |
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June 10, 2008
Hi Dennis, Hope you and Caroline are doing well! Attached are a few pictures of the Extra with the decals on. It flies VERY well and onlookers are very impressed! |
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It tracks very well, snaps are quite crisp and clean, and the ZDZ 210 hauls it around EXTREMLY well! I can tell I'm going to have to go up in pitch on the prop as it breaks in, [it's now a 34-12] as there is very little ground clearance left once the tail comes up. |
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Hope to see you guys again soon!
Mike Clemmens MSC Props |
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May 6, 2008
Ralph Foll's Extra 260 - "Miss Arkansas" |
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Hello Caroline and Dennis
I have a couple of planes I'm pretty proud of, hope you like them too.
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Thanks for putting out a quailty kit. |
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Your Friend, Ralph |
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