February 4, 2008 Update
The shipment of Honda Sukhois and the 106" Giles arrived today. We will be doing some inspections tomorrow and then start shipping.
The new G202 is proving to be a very nice plane for the DA-85. The flying weight with a canister muffler system is 25 lbs, about the same as our original Giles that was 93" span. The new one at 106" is an example of how our aircraft designs have moved forward and improved. Actually the DA-85 will do anything the DA-100 will do and save you about $500 and 2 pounds.
This shipment is something new for Wild Hare. All the planes in this shipment areof the"fast-build" variety. The Sukhois and Giles are all pre-hinged and will include templates for engine installation. The Giles will also have the canopy installed with an instrument panel and a trap-door arrangement to allow easy pilot installation. There will be very little work left for the customer, and no gluing at all.
Check out our specials page for new specials on the new 100cc class Giles, the mid-wing 105" Extra 300 and the 102" Sukhoi. We also have some new servo packages that take the guesswork out of what to buy.
See
the new video of the 40% 85/100cc class Giles G202. This wonderful new plane is in stock now. I believe that the 100cc class planes, combined with the new DA-85 engine, provides an excellent growth path for those people wanting to make the "next step" from 50cc. These planes are reasonably economical and flu beautifully. THe Sukhoi and Extra 300 are also in stock and fly great on the 85.
We
have good stock now on props in the most popular
sizes, especially 22-8 which is the prop of
choice for 50cc engines. The props are identical
to a Bolly or Xoar wood props, very stiff,
CNC cut from solid beech wood and finished
in a high gloss. I have sizes from 16"
up to 32" in stock now, prices are similar
to Menz as well. I have a few in each size
and a lot of them in what I think are popular
sizes.
The
Chinese-built TOC-53cc single cylinder engine
that we are now selling is working out very
well. We have the standard version in stock
for $399, or the deluxe version which includes
an arm for using a servo on the choke is $429.
We have several combo packages in the "Special
Deals" section. We are always happy to
put together a package, this seems to be a
very popular way of getting into gas without
making a mistake in purchasing accessories. Also I am told by the importer of MTW products that a canister header will be available very soon. This will be the stainless steel pipe with the flex section similar to what we sell for the DA-50.
After a small number of sales of the DL-50 we have decided that selling that engine cannot continue. The supply arrangement with the manufacturer was not reliable and there was no real guarantee of parts or support from the factory. I believe that the TOC-53 is a better product with much better support in the USA.
FYI
all the new planes include wing bags standard.
They are very nice mylar bubble-pack type
bags with velcro closures. They are nice inexpensive bags that will definitely protect
your investment at low cost, plus they are very light weight. Of course we still sell the top-of-the-line Carden bags too!
The cost of the included bags has
necessitated a small price increase which
is in effect from this date forward. Planes
that were pre-ordered will be sold at the
price that was in effect or quoted at thetime
of the order.
I have done a lot of research on batteries for your radio system. A new battery technology called A123 is now available and prduces superior results with lower cost, lighter weight and simpler more reliable installation. Wild Hare is now carrying these A123 packs along with modified switches to supply maximum current with mimimum voltage drops. Please see the accessory section for a detailed explanation.
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