David Ashby - Moderator Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Well the title says it all really. I was going to run a poll but, clearly, there are quite a few to choose so what would you have on the short list? I'd have... Graupner Terry foam-e Acrowot Blaze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Green Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Hi David Twinstar / Twin jet. btw have you read your messages lately Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Jones 7 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Hmm i think Multiplex have a lot that should be on the list. All are, I think, pretty iconic in their respective classes. Acromaster Easy Glider in its various guises EasyStar has got to be there how many years has it been and still a favourite of many FunJet Twinstar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
001 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Multiplex Blizzard. No competition. 4+ in one machine. Nothing else on the market in foam can do Powered Glider, Warmliner, slope soarer in gentle winds, all out hooligan in 70mph winds off the slope, if you dare. Waits for abuse........................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Read 2 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 The Parkzone Trojan must be there somewhere. It was a breath of fresh air when it came along. Durable foam and very easy to fly. Who would have thought that a warbird could make such a good trainer? I tought a mate of mine to fly on one. The Foam E Wot 4 must also make the list. Another cracking flyer. Does everything I want and more. The trouble is that there are so many good foamy jobs to choose from these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 You cannot talk about classic foamys and leave off the GWS Formosa, fabulous model that would do anything. Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Gallivan Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Twinstar and Blizzard both excellent!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foamie Dave Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 The Parkzone Stryker takes some beating in the fun stakes - tremendous value for money, virtually indestructable and a hoot to fly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 Post deleted, sensible replies please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott finnie Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Parkzone Radian 3 channel! A well built , extremely easy to fly multi-purpose glider, was great for sloping too, seen many newcomers fly pretty well straight off flight sims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Skilbeck Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Multiplex Twinstar, Twin Jet, Easy Glider and Easy Star should be on the list, but I'd also put forward the original Parkzone Habu and Multiplex Dogfighter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Agate Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 A couple of HobbyKing ones: Skyfun (same as the Jamara Roo) Goshawk (looks great, flies really well, and even sounds like a jet!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangental Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 HK Bixler easy glider, very capable powered trainer/soarer/camera platform. Cheap and takes a lot of abuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bowker Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Parkzone Stryker (all versions) Parkzone Spitfire IX Multiplex Mentor Multiplex EasyStar (including all clones) Acrowot Foam-e Multiplex Blizzard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris basson Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Surprised no one has said "Wildthing" yet...Wildthing...There, I've said it!CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Danny is almost there, the bigger Formosa 2 is even better than the original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mart49 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Well, best add my (only) 2 planes at the moment... The Wot4 e and the phoenix 2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will -0 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 An honorable mention for the Zagi, I think. It's not the best glider by a long long way but for cheap batterable expendable fun it has given many hours of pleasure to many folks. And it makes a good cushion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott finnie Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Parkzone t28 trojan = easy to fly and looked fantastic in the air Parkzone p51 mustang bl = cheap , fast and almost unbreakable Parkzone Radian 3 ch = Flies itself Wot4 foam-e = was my first wot and its superb, such a great allrounder hk bixler 2 = well its a trainer, slope soarer and camera platform in 1 and many more dynam catalina = my first flying boat and once a small amount of tinkering flew gracefully everytime multiplex twinstar = ohhh its possibilitieswhere endless and still are multiplex funcub = became my winter hack and flew in all conditions, was great testing the strength of the ice at the local pond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin lane Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I've yet to see a day on the slope without at least 1 Wildthing in attendance, got to be near the top surely. Also the Easystar and AXN Floater jet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwyn Gee Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Hi The E=Flite Hurricane has to be in there, it flies like it's on rails and really looks the part in the air, looks bigger in the sky than it does on the ground. Alwyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bran Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 In NO order............. GWS Formosa FlyingWings Slipstream (power and glider) STModels Blaze Parkzone Radian (NOT the Pro) Parkzone Trojan T28 MS Composit "Bulldog" Pitts SuperflyRC (Dr David Halko) "Superfly" (and if you don't know what I'm talking about you are no "Foamie" pilot!!!!) Leadfeather "FireFly" The last two stand no chance at all but both simply thrash the big name products for sheer fun and durability, but all you will get from a poll like this is the numbers sold game................but then I suppose (grudgingly!!) it IS a Favourite poll, not Best!! (PS - of course I have NO idea, being owner of a mere fifty plus foamies current, let alone those that have passed on as unworthy in the last ten years!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Reynolds LaserCraft Services Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I'd have onn mine the Visionnaire and the Parkzone Spit IX, Wot4 foamie is pretty nice as well was quite surprised when I saw one fly for the first time the other day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Scott Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 easystar - nice easy model for a beginner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Wot4 and AcroWot. Both good flyers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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