Re: [RCSE] Soprano Feedback
Jim, I have one of the Isthmus Model's Sopranos. I have flown it about dozen times. I am extremely happy with it. Launches hard and has great legs. I can slow it down for thermals and put the nose down to get out of dodge. Mine came in at 50 oz. I have not tried it with ballast yet. It is not a floater, although you can slow down to thermal, it flies more like a full house ship. The spoiler is very effective and it spot lands nicely. It is turning out to be one of my favorite gliders. Great launches, great penetration, fast, reliable, and durable. My opinion only, the Soprano gives a pilot more options for a wider range of conditions. I am looking forward to many more flights. Up in Minnesota, we have had 75% of our days with rain. - Original Message - From: Jim Laurel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: rcse Yahoo soaring@airage.com Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2005 12:55 AM Subject: [RCSE] Soprano Feedback Ok, so who's flying a Soprano out there? Let's hear some feedback! I would like a big RES plane and am trying to decide between Soprano and AVA. Cheers - Jim Laurel RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] RE: RCSE] Soprano Feedback
Jim, you really need feedback from someone whom has logged time on both. I have not. I did buy Mark Millers prototype Soprano. I only have a few launches on it but understand why the rudder was increased on current offerings. Since I have seen no better responses I offer the following thoughts - mainly for those with out a lot of experience. Without any good support for my thoughts FWIW J - I think if you have full house experience, you will find the Soprano both a good floater and penetrator. I suspect the AVA my be a better floater (lighter) but may not penetrate as will as the Soprano (just my guess).For a flyer not experienced with modern high performance soarers, the Ava (or Topaz) may be the choice. That should not be seen as criticism of the Soprano but a suggestion that it flys like a modern high performance ship. If you are new to this sport (especially if you have limited funds) skip expensive planes like the Soprano and Ava (untill you have wiped out a few cheaper planes they are available). Not because they would be more difficult to learn on; because things do happen (and will) ask Gordy. The only criticism I have is not with the planes (and certainly not with Kennedy or Miller) but with the designer/makers that do not make parts that are interchangeable. Let me explain: After receiving the Soprano and admiring it, I heard about the Trio and Piper http://www.isthmusmodels.com/ and thought I could buy one of them and be able to swap wings with the Soprano. Sorry too logical! Now before any one takes this too seriously (and takes me to task), understand these thoughts are just that not fighting words. The wonderful thing about this sport is all the choices - and they are mostly all good. Regis Ok, so who's flying a Soprano out there? Let's hear some feedback! I would like a big RES plane and am trying to decide between Soprano and AVA. Cheers - Jim Laurel RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Soprano Feedback
The Soprano is a very clean and nice sounding. The AVA is more like a movie star. Smiles, Peter RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
RE: [RCSE] Soprano Feedback
Subject: [RCSE] Soprano Feedback Ok, so who's flying a Soprano out there? Let's hear some feedback! I would like a big RES plane and am trying to decide between Soprano and AVA. Hi Jim, I was one of the first people to fly a Soprano. I fell in love with the airplane when I saw the first pictures of it. My first contest with it was the 2005 Nats and feel that it was competitive with everything else flown there. The plane has the ability to float when you want it too and when you push the nose down it will really move! Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac,WI RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Soprano Feedback
Ok, so who's flying a Soprano out there? Let's hear some feedback! I would like a big RES plane and am trying to decide between Soprano and AVA. Cheers - Jim Laurel RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
