Should I resserect SuperMantis

[Dave P @ AeroLogic]

I need some advice.

I have recently gotten back into R/C hello's after failing (several
times) in the distant past. I am 4 gallons into my Caliber 30 and having
fun!!! Here is my question. I have a Super Mantis with collective pitch
sitting in my basement. I am pretty sure all of the parts are there plus
Futaba radio and Futaba gyro. Should I get it running over the winter or
just chuck it? If I ding it I know there are no parts. What do you all
think?

Dave P

[Beav]

"Dave P @ AeroLogic @cinci.rr.com>" <"dpinella<NOSPAM> wrote in message
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> I need some advice.
>
> I have recently gotten back into R/C hello's after failing (several
> times) in the distant past. I am 4 gallons into my Caliber 30 and having
> fun!!! Here is my question. I have a Super Mantis with collective pitch
> sitting in my basement. I am pretty sure all of the parts are there plus
> Futaba radio and Futaba gyro. Should I get it running over the winter or
> just chuck it? If I ding it I know there are no parts. What do you all
> think?

I think it depends on how much value you put on your time. A lot of time can
be spent getting a clunker to fly, and when it IS flying, it's still a
clunker.

Personally, I'd bin it or flog it to someone who needs the bits.


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Beav


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[Beav]

"Dave P @ AeroLogic @cinci.rr.com>" <"dpinella<NOSPAM> wrote in message
news:3FE5A28B.AE720929@cinci.rr.com...
> I need some advice.
>
> I have recently gotten back into R/C hello's after failing (several
> times) in the distant past. I am 4 gallons into my Caliber 30 and having
> fun!!! Here is my question. I have a Super Mantis with collective pitch
> sitting in my basement. I am pretty sure all of the parts are there plus
> Futaba radio and Futaba gyro. Should I get it running over the winter or
> just chuck it? If I ding it I know there are no parts. What do you all
> think?

I think it depends on how much value you put on your time. A lot of time can
be spent getting a clunker to fly, and when it IS flying, it's still a
clunker.

Personally, I'd bin it or flog it to someone who needs the bits.


--
Beav


Please note my E-mail address is "beavis dot original at ntlworld dot com"
(with the obvious changes)

Beavisland now lives at
www.beavisoriginal.co.uk