I have two Topaz's and love them both. One has the original airfoil, and one has an airfoil just like the AVA (more camber and thus a bit slower with less penetration). I prefer the original airfoil (better penetration).
The Topaz is extremely strong and durable. The new Topaz also has a smaller spoiler. I prefer the original wide spoiler. I fly my Topaz with a Futaba Gyro in the mid section just below the wing operating the rudder on final approach. You can get the Topaz from Alberto at Hobby Club. -----Original Message----- From: Jim and Donna Crook [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 25, 2005 5:42 PM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] RES Question I am looking into getting an RES plane and was looking for some feedback from those in the know. I am currently looking at the following planes (no particular order): 1) Soprano RES 2) AVA 3) Danny RES 4) Topaz I am most familiar with the AVA, but the others look interesting as well. Anyone flown more than one of these? How do they compare? Why do you like the {fill in the blank}? Thanks in advance JC In STL 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
