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April 17, 2008
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I can't say enough about the quality of your kits and the joy of building them. Here are the specs. (I can't wait to build the 43%) |
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Thanks again for all your support. |
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November 10th, 2007 Well, here are some new photos of my 40% Extra 260. Did the first flight on Sunday, October 21st. |
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All I can say is WOW. One click of up trim and that was it. Did some trim passes and about 12 Verticals up and down. Spinner doesn't move on a roll rate of 1 1/2 per second. Needless to say will be dialing that down a bet. The cool thing is the tracking. No mix. How'd that happen. |
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Will be looking forward to 2008 IMAC season. I lost count of how many of these kits I have done but all I can say is they are getting easier to fab. Didn't have to open the book on this one. Had to check the CD once to take a look at your Canapé install. Other than that everything went great. Dennis you need to check the gear on this. The CUFFS are on this one. So no need to beat a dead horse. :o) |
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Thanks for all your effort through out the years. It has been a pleasure watching your business successes and by far you can add this one to the book. Best Regards, The Carden guy out west. Ken Gregory, IMAC SW Unlimited Pilot |
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September 12th, 2007 Here's some pics of my new 260. It's got 20 flights on it and it is the most amazing flying airplane I have ever flown. I will have more pics coming soon. |
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September 12th, 2007 I have just finished my 35% Carden Extra. Maiden flight next weekend.
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The model weighs just under 32 pounds with the Wren Turboprop. Ron Ballard's was about the same weight, so mine should fly just as good. The graphics are from Kirby Kustom Graphics. It was a real pleasure to build and everything worked as per the instructions. |
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Thanks for a great kit. Tom Watson Sydney Australia |
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September 12th, 2007 The 2007 MAAC Canadian Scale Aerobatic Nationals are now in the record books and by all accounts it was a big success. The event went very well with no major problems and we hope that this will only help to grow Scale Aerobatics in Canada. We had a total of 65 pilots registering for the event and with a few late drop outs we ended up with about 58 competitors. Each class was well represented with pilots from near and far. Although the contest was a large workload for me and my fellow CD's we found it a lot of fun meeting new people and felt very proud of what we had accomplished. With the contest now over I would like to take this opportunity to thank you on behalf of myself and my fellow CD's for the support you gave and hope that it will help to promote your products in Canada. It was this type of support that helped turn a good event into a great event. |
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This past week was a great week for me first getting news of my acceptance into the Tucson Shootout and then my winning the Canadian Nationals in the Advanced class winning every round with an even 7000 points. I will make sure to return your banner and look forward to seeing you again at the Shootout.
I have included a couple pictures of me and my DA-150 powered Carden 260 after winning the Advanced class at the 2007 MAAC Canadian Scale Aerobatic Nationals, Toronto. |
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Dave Dietrich CD: 2007 MAAC Canadian Scale Aerobatic Nationals, Toronto
Here is some links to some photosites of the event.
http://picasaweb.google.com/isabel.canada.
http://picasaweb.google.com/tom.hastie/ScaleAerobaticsNationals |
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September 12th, 2007 Lou Matustik and I
recently made a long trek to the 2007 Canadian IMAC National Championships in
Cookstown, Ontario. The Canadian IMAC Nats was an outstanding contest with
nearly 60 competitors, awesome prizes from many sponsors, and great
organization by the CDs. Attached is a picture of Lou's 40% Carden Extra 260
(3rd in Advanced) and my 40% Carden Extra 300 (1st in Unlimited)! Both of
our planes were framed and covered by Cam McCausey Competition Aircraft. We
are having a great time this season flying our Carden's in IMAC
competitions. I thought you would also be interested to learn that the top 5
places in the Unlimited class at the Canadian Nats were dominated by four
different Carden Aircraft designs! (see the list below) |
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September 12th , 2007 My 2007 Carden 260 has taken flight and I have to say it is the best one yet! I did not think anything could be better than my DA150/KS1090 260 from last year but I was wrong.
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My new plane is sporting another DA150 but I am using the lighter Greeve pipes this year. I worked a bit harder to keep the weight down this year and it paid off big time. I am using Futaba 5114 rx’s Fromeco 5200 LION batteries for flight pack, 2400 ignition pack, all Fromeco regulators, and all Futaba high torque servos. Constructed with Gorilla glue, CA and Epoxy. |
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My all up ready to fly weight is 35 lbs 6.5 ounces!! I did not core the foam, fuselage sides or bottom. Just was careful of how much glue I used and such. Vertical up lines are insane easily accelerating out of a double snap on verticals. |
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Vertical down lines are noticeably slower and snaps seem to stop easier or more locked in somehow. Just coming off of break in oil, I have found the plane to appear to have the best power to weight ratio of anything I have ever flown “locking in” under any flight attitude. This plane is another winner. |
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AWESOME, thanks so much for producing the best airplanes in the world! Will Berninger |
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Attached is a photo of 14 Cardens that participated in a contest in June in Hamilton, Ohio. There are 6 missing from this photo making a total of 20 Carden's at a contest of 35 pilots. We thought you would enjoy the view.... Will |
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August 7th , 2007 Just
wanted to say thanks for all the support that you guys have given me since we
became part of the "Team Carden Family." Guys like you and Mike Vascellaro
are what RC flying is all about. This is the picture of my Carden Extra 260
professionally built by Mike Vascellaro. With a lot of support from my Mom
and Dad, and being able to spend the summer with John and Tina Schroeder,
along with having a plane that "locks-on" I was able to go to the IMAC Nats
where I placed 1st in the Intermediate Class! |
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June 13 , 2007 Great talking to you today. What a great airplane you have designed. I only have a few flights on it, but I can tell it will be a winner. |
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I haven’t had a chance to get it trimmed, but even as it sits today, it is a competitive plane. |
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I’ve attached some photos for you to see. I’m looking forward to a great season flying this airplane. Thanks for all the advice and help along the way! |
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I also attached a photo of my 260 sitting next to Will’s. Pretty cool looking together. Ken McGuire |
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May 7th , 2007 Here is my new Carden built by Mike Vascellero and covered by Gary Hildebrandt. It flies very smooth and should be an excellent IMAC plane. Thanks! Mike Remsberg |
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May 7th , 2007 Here's a few pictures for your gallery. This is the fourth Carden I've built and they just keep getting better. Both of you are always there for us and always willing to listen to our suggestions. |
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Thank You, Dan Knippen |
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May 5th , 2007
Caroline
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pic of my new 260
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Bryan Zang did all the artwork. Looks great fly's better.. |
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Jason Cohen |
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May 5th , 2007
Well I am done. I am very pleased with how it
has turned out.
As I have said before I am very appreciative
of all your help and answers to my questions. It has been a pleasure to
build the kit. The attached pictures are of the plane's first time in the
sun and I did get it out of the basement without tearing a wall down :) .
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Now the work begins, practice, practice, and
more practice. I will let you know how she flies.
Thanks again
Ted Barrette - Toronto Canada
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June13th, 2007 Update - Shawn Best and family with his 40% Extra 260 |
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April 12th, 2007
Flies AWESOME and looks great too! Thanks you both for your help this year and I hope to do well with the new 260 |
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DA 150, MTW cans, Futit!!! Thanks for such a great airframe!! aba 9156s--Ail, Rudder and 9152s on elevator. Duralite packs, A.J. Lee built, Dan Rathbun Graphics, and I love
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Team Futaba, Team Hacker, Team Fliton, Duralite Team, Jersey Modeller, Amsoil Team Racing |
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and most importantly, Team "BEST FAMILY" !!!---Sally, Casey, Me Shawn Best
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April 12th, 2007
1 flew my new 260 on March 27th. You have done it once again. I know the 260 has been out for awhile but I finally got mine in the air. The plane has been sitting in my house since December waiting for a day nice enough to fly. Finally got one today and while it wasn't perfect and despite 25-30 mph winds I did the maiden flight today and it was excellent. Pictures are attached. |
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The plane was built, covered and painted by Brian Hueffmeier. He did a phenomenal job with the artwork and paint work. Also, believe it or not, I did not have to add one single click of up,down, left or right trim to get the plane to fly straight and level. Awesome. As with all my 40% Cardens, the plane is powered by a DA 150 using MTW cannisters.I have JR 8611's with SWB arms all around, 2 on each aileron, 1 on each elevator and 3 on the rudder in a direct push pull set up. I am using 2 JR synthesizer receivers and 3 Duralite batteries with regulators, one 2900 mah on ignition and two 4000 mah, 1 for each Rx. Graphics are by Dennis Kirby, thanks Dennis. I am looking forward to flying it again later in the week |
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Thanks Dennis and Caroline again for a great product and excellent support and a big thank you to Brian Hueffmeier for his craftsmanship and for building a great plane. Tony Bonanno |
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April 12th, 2007
Just thought I would drop a few pics of my new 40% 260 The plane came it at 35 lbs. I got out today to put the maiden flight on and get some outside pics. It has been a long cold winter. All I can say is WOW. This plane rolls and snaps great. And the knife edge passes.....SWEET ! |
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As with all your other planes that I have built, everything went as planned with an easy build from start to finish. Now looking forward to the next build which will be the 300. You got to stop coming up with all these great planes. Thanks to you
both for all the help, and see you at ToledoJoe Stek |
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April 12th, 2007
I finally finished the 35% Extra 260. Everything went together great. You have a great product and I am very proud of it. Cant wait to get it in the air and see how it performs. I will give a flight report as soon as I can. |
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Special thanks to Keith Bodeau for all his help and everything you guys have helped with! Thanks, Kevin Coleman ( N. Idaho) |
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April 12th, 2007
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thanks again for a great flying machine... Bob Teseo |
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September 14th, 2006
Attached are two pictures: The first is of my second 260 which came in at 35.5#. There is no doubt that lighter flies better as it is more nimble than the earlier one I have. |
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The second picture is of the cowl air duct installed in this aircraft, nothing new here but a shot of the finished product. Keep inventing! Just when we think its all been done something new will pop up. Gerry Dale |
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September 14th, 2006
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37.2 Lbs RTF (minus gas) , DA-150, MTW Canisters, Mejzlik 28.5 x 12 , JR Radio equipment , Fromeco batteries, regulators and switches, Pete's CF tailwheel and spinner. Wayne Geffon |
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July 12th, 2006
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July 12th, 2006
Joe McBride's 40% Extra 260 |
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Joe McBride's 40% Extra 260
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Joe McBride's 40% Extra 260 |
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May 31st, 2006
Hi guys- I finally had a chance to fly my 260 this past weekend. I only have 2 flights on it, but so far it seems really sweet! DA-150, MTW cans, JR radio. I cant wait to get some more time on it! As usual, I really enjoyed the building process, and it was a great kit. |
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I did some of the weight saving mods that others are doing, but I have yet to weigh it. Special thanks to Doug Hanebrink and Brian Hueffmeier for their help with the project. Again, another great Carden airplane, keep up the good work! Brian Johnson
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May 31st, 2006
Mr.Yamane, Japan |
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Mr.Yamane, Japan |
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April 18th, 2006
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Moving from my 30% model to this makes me wonder why I even bothered with small planes! My dad and I would like to thank you for your help and friendliness throughout the build, customer service and satisfaction at its best! Also a big thanks to Ivan Kristensen for letting us use his scheme and for his help. I've attached some photos, I’ll hopefully get a few more soon. |
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Matthew flew his 260 to 1st place in the British IMAC Nats freestyle! |
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April 18th, 2006
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The biggest problem with moving into this plane from the 330 is only that I tend to use too much rudder. Simply breath on the rudder stick and the job is done. The rudder is way more powerful than even the 330 is which is confusing given it is actually a smaller surface. Another area the 260 shines is ease of the rollers. I noticed right away it takes less "effort". |
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Thanks again and hope to see you out of the shop some this summer. Will
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April 16th, 2006 |
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The airplane snaps better than anything I've flown including my 330.
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Here's some pictures taken the day of the test flight. Edwin A. Santiago |
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April 11th, 2006 |
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I made four flights all together on my new Extra 260. I started off by copying the setup from my 330s into the 260. It seems to be much more sensitive on ailerons, elevator and rudder than my three previous Extra 330's. I had to decrease all those rate setups and increase my expo. The plane fly's very well and I am sure that these first few flights are just experimental and I will need some more time to get the feel of the new 260. Although it is very similar the difference between the 330 and the 260 is not as much as I expected, just that the rates and sensitivity is different. |
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As you know it is difficult to have a opinion with only 4 flights, especially when the temperature is only 4 or 5 degrees Celsius |
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Thanks for the great flying planes from Carden, Your good friend, Steve Dionne |
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February 8, 2006 Greetings from California. I have enclosed a zip file of photos of the new Carden 40% Extra 260.... |
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Brian Hueffmeier once again has outdone himself! It flies as good as it looks. The plane tips the scales at 38.5 lbs with a DA 150 on MTW pipes, all JR equipment with SWB arms and Duralite packs. |
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Keep up the good work! ..... Jon Vance |
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February 8, 2006 |
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The total weight of the plane as pictured is now at 35lbs 8.8oz and that is
with a tiny bit of gas in the tank I couldn't get out. Based on the flight
test and on checking the CG here in the shop I will likely have to add some
weight in the tail. Perhaps as much as 3-4oz, wait and see although I felt
that it was very close even though it shows as being ¾” Fwd of your
recommended location. |
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September 12, 2005 Just got back from the Pacific Coast Freestyle Championships in Molalla Oregon this past weekend. It was a fantastic contest (it always is)! Grant Sharp and his crew make it better and better every year. This year we had a large group of Cardens there so we thought we'd get them all together and take a photo to send you guys. There were several cameras around, so hopefully we can get a little better quality than this one, but for now, this will have to do. Contest results can be found here: http://www.mini-iac.com/EditModule.aspx?tabid=84&mid=593&def=Contest%20Results%20Viewer&ItemId=1528 On a more personal note, my Carden just keeps getting better. I absolutely love it! I've got a ton of flights on it now, it still looks brand new and just keeps flying better and better! I could not be happier with it! Thanks for all you guys do, Kevin Miller |
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September 12, 2005
Here's the 260 that Milt built. Cool!! |
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September 12, 2005 Here's a pic of my Extra 260. I need a plane cover and will order it next week, Thanks, Bill Robinson |
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September 10, 2005 At last it is in the air. Just an outstanding aircraft, with virtually zero roll or pitch coupling. |
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But then you already knew that. Balanced per the plans I find it a little sensitive in the longitudinal access so tonight I added about 8 ounces to the nose to retest and then will move some batteries etc. |
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I'm sure the balance would have been just right with the aluminum gear in stead of the CF I used. Current weight is 38.5# so I may just use the aluminum gear. |
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The photos are a little shiny so I'll translate the inscription on the wings:
Right 2005 - Model of Choice |
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Dennis, just awesome and now my favorite ever Gerry Dale, Florida |
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June 22, 2005 Dennis & Caroline, Here's a pic of my new Extra 260 Brian Hueffmeier |
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June 22, 2005 Here is one of the two Carden Extra 260. |
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Flew it this weekend
and I must say, very impressed. Snaps beautiful and rolls axle not much
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I have to thank Dennis and Caroline, the design is a great flying machine. |
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3D's awesome, IMAC is precise, best out of all. |
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Thanks to Jim Julian for all his inputs and radio
settings and Mike Vascellaro for his building and Walt Swentzall for the
beautiful covering job.
Thanks again and great flying to all.....Ivan Gutierrez. |
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