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Addiction por Revista Aerotec de España

Ah......... the Addiction, and yes it is.

I have spent the last couple of years going from plane to plane looking for something that did it all, but more to the point did it easily as I am not a rising super star of a pilot.

Well, I bought an Addiction, and yeah, its far from the most attractive plane but despute this, after review after review I decided to give it a try, even though at the last minute I was nearly put off by looks alone.

So the results are in, the PA Addiction is by far, the easiest, most floaty, unstallable, slow flying, prop hanging, harriering, precise, most loopable, stupid, utterly mental plane I have ever tried to fly. It was that good I bought one within 2 weeks just as a spare as I would not like to be without it now. It inspired me to try the rest of the PA range, and now I have 2 Addictions, the MD Katana, the Electric Shock and last but by no means least the Extra 260, what a fantasic range of planes! I even kinda have gorwn to like the look of the Addcition, or maybe I am just so biased now because of its flying capabilites?!

i had never done a harrier before this plane despite a few attempts at trying, and within 20 flights I now have this thing slowly creeping across the patch, tail dragging the floor and pointing up at a nice 45 ish degree angle at a walking pace.

My hats off to PA and Als hobbies for supplying what is in my opinion the best range of planes I have flown to date.

Is it robust, can you imagine how many times its come down on its wing, back and wheels while trying to do that for the first time!?!?!?! So far I have a slightly more flexible wing tip but no repairs what so ever, lol

Just did the maiden flight on my addiction today, and wanted to thank you for such an awesome plane. The electric shock is great, but the addiction is just phenominal. No trims added, recommended CG is spot on for 3D. 1 flight and it is my favorite plane. Please do not ever discontinue this one, I'm sure I'm going to need another, wether its from a crash, or the need for multiple colors!!

Jim Sebald

Wow what a first maiden! Was getting 14 minutes out of my 2200s with lots to spare!

What plane lets you get so low you touch the ground on your first few flights? Even had one that was a failed recovery, full power into the ground, flipped and hit the wing. 0 damage!

Dogzilla @ RCGroups

Flew today and it was dead still! Experimented with CG (moved forward), and now I have it trimmed up real nice. Knife edge is 'almost' perfect rudder only!
I'm not going to carry on because we've heard it all before, but this plane is the Bomb!
And I'm really stoked after today!

Clintski @ RCGroups

After months of training out in the field (I can't fly that often due to my job) now I felt secure enough with my little Addiction to handle also the aggressive attacks from these killer trees (yes, also we have it here in Switzerland... horrible).
So yesterday I flew in my garden for the first time: the plane (and me, of course *g*) did a great job, it was fun, fun, fun!!!
So I'm still so in love with my red Addiction (now I can 3D pretty much better than I was able to do with my former 3D EPP plane), but if I imagine a blue one with chrome flames, also I would buy it immediately!

Been flying my add for over 6 months now and it just seems to get more fun each time i fly it with the supplied PA 1800 mounted so that the back of the battery is around 5cm BEHIND the carbon tray this COG just makes the airframe come alive. It just seems to "sit" into its balance in the air- becoming ridiculously efficient (i fly 14 mins on an 1800 pack ) with a mix of hovering, Learning to rolling harrier, KE passes alternating 1 side to the other and then onto low rates for directional projecting pattern work - after 14 mins she's only used around 1200 - 1300 mah - UNBELIEVABLE efficiency from the synergy of Airframe, Thrust motor, pa batt and esc.

It simply blows me away how much guess work (read time wasting) i used to go through on other planes that would run hot or be under or overpowered (and heavy) and only run 10 minutes. PA have nailed the 3 dimensional analysis of time, energy and efificency on this pack.

I have tried different props too - only to find that PA nailed it with the reccomended prop - the 1 x 5.5 - the slow flyer propd are ok but chew more energy and definitely only really allow slow hovering type moves - the 11x 5.5 just needs a little more throttle to hover - but pulls out with more acceleration and has alot more feel (the slow flyer props are a little sloppy)- the 11 x 5.5 just a crisper prop for all the components behind it.

I fly around 10 packs a week through this plane - each one brings a smile to my face!
And at my local park - the audience loves this plane!

PA are so far ahead of the game that Unfortunately now i look at alot of models on hobby shop shelves or online - and most of them just look like junk now.

Dingfix @ RCGroups

I know its been reported before so it came as less of a surprise that no trimming whatsoeva was needed as it flew easily away from ROG.

Thanks to PA who helped provide support when a few minor hitches were encounted with the build.

With a bit more confidence I flew again this afternoon and started to put the simulator moves into practice. I was nervous as heck but this little plane handles as good as anything on my Sim (AFD).

I was hovering, albiet well up high, in short time and was amazed at how gently it fell out when I wasn't keeping up. At no time it fell below my imaginary ground line I was aiming to keep above, it was easy to catch from any downward tendancies.

Of course this will not come as news to most of you, but I am sure there will be a few beginners to 3D, like me, wondering if the hype is true. It is!

Trev63 @ RCGroups

Woo-hoo!

What a hoot. Can't believe I've sat on this one for so long, but I'm glad I finally put it together.

Started with the CG @ 100mm, 11x4.7 prop and launched on "low" rates - wasn't till I landed to switch props, move the battery back, and check the throws that I found I had no expo on elevator (& rudder!) The 11x7 was better for these initial flights, as I like to keep the speed up a bit.

Anyway, with the right expo settings and the CG back closer to the rear limit (guess about 103-104), it was a blast. I can see what all the excitement is about..

Although the 11x4.7 didn't move enough air over the surfaces for my liking, although I may try it again now I'm more comfortable flying it slower than I'm used to for a built-up model - or pick up the suggested 11x5.5. I have to say, though, with either prop, I didn't feel it had the immediate punch I'd like to have for those low recoveries - I'll play with different props and see what works best for me.

Great model. Lovin' it!

I do have to say that I think I am now officially hooked on this plane. I flew the Addiction 6 times this morning. I also flew my Cap 232 and my tribute fx, but I went right back to the addiction. I think I am ruined for flying other planes. I don't want to fly anything else anymore. It truly is a great plane. It may just be the perfect 3D monster!

tcclong @ RCGroups

I'm a recent owner of the PA Addiction and love it so much that my other planes are collecting dust. I more than love this plane - the Addiction has become an addiction! The Addiction is super stable and a great platform for learning 3D (which is what I'm doing).

fatcat220 @ RCGroups

The 3D capabilities of the Addiction are simply awesome. Handling during harriers, upright and inverted has to be seen to be believed. I haven't seen another aircraft with the same combination of stability and control authority, and i've been flying fun fly type aircraft for years.

The day I broke my first Addiction I ordered another one...If you enjoy 3D flying I think you will also be addicted :-)

Joe.

So I got out and flew three of my planes yesterday: 64" span Hyperion Super Chipmunk, 47" Katana from 3D Hobby Shop, and the Addiction. I used to like or love all my planes for one reason or another. For example, the Chipmunk is a throwback to the old days and can handle a fair amount of wind. The Katana is a very clean flying plane capable of pattern and full 3D flight (based on other people's flying videos). So I'm flying all of these planes yesterday afternoon, and after flying the Addiction for the first two flights, I fly the Katana and notice how much it wing rocks on upright harrier attempts and how quickly it falls off when not corrected fast enough. The Chipmunk feels heavy and requires big spaces and was not meant to be a 3D flier.

Prior to getting the Addiction, I thought of myself growing into these planes as my skills improved with practice. Now I find myself finding faults in these planes that are probably undeserved. With more capable pilots, the Katana can do amazing things. It’s just the Addiction is easier to attempt 3D flying, is soooo stable on its own and recovers from my attempts with ease. I find myself flying lower and slower with this plane than any other of my wood planes. It can even handle a decent amount of non-turbulent wind too.
I blame PA for my bad attitude of other planes! It’s their fault! I've become addicted to the Addiction! Crashing it isn't the cure either, since I find myself wondering what color Addiction I should get next. I guess I'll just have to keep flying it until it becomes boring (which likely won't happen). It does make for an amazing 3D trainer. Some day the Katana may get the pilot it deserves in me! And the hardware in the Chipmunk could go into a nice, bigger 3D plane. Damn the (this?) Addiction!

Fatcat220 @ RCGroups

As an engineer for a large aerospace company, I appreciate a well engineered product when I see it and the Addiction certainly fits that description.  Everything about the Addiction, from the quality of construction to the excellent flight characteristics make this plane stand out from the crowd.  I love this plane! In fact I just ordered my second one
 
Ken Drake
Florida. USA

I just bought one of your Addiction planes and from the time I opened the box I new this was the best built plane I ever had, and I have had a lot of planes (so says my wife). It wasn’t until I flew it (yesterday) that I knew that this was the best flying plane I have ever had and just wanted to thank all of you there for all the fun I am having with it. I blew away some guys flying there flat foam airplane want to be or as I call them powered kites with it last weekend, they now know what balsa can do.

Thank You,
Brian Buxton
Mechanical Designer
Phoenix Az.

I flew a PA Addiction this weekend. It's a really nice plane. It does 3D effortlessly and it's solid all the way around. It's also a fairly big airplane (which I like) and it weighs next to nothing. It's delightful to fly.

Doc Austin @ RCGROUPS

It is true the Addiction is the best 3D confidence builder I have ever had. Forgiving is a good description. I really think this airplane will "teach" me the 3D maneuvers I have been afraid to fly away from the simulator in the past. Something to be said for a purpose built 3D airframe

Flyinghigh025 @ RCGROUPS

I can breathe maiden over. I had to fly in the local park which was smaller than I really wanted, but after a few initial short run takeoff and landing and getting a feel for the stall speed I was away. Click of trim here and there and that was it!!!

I am a nervous flyer really and still learning good 3D. It harriers so solidly, no hint of dropping a wing rocK solid. Hovers easily. I feel like I am flying my foamy again except it tracks much better. Very responsive, very light to fly, I love it. I need to increase my precision aerobatics skills to clean up lines etc. I love how clean it pitches from a down line into an upright hover stance.

Definitely a fun plane!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Datman @ RCGROUPS

One hell of a plane, maiden flight today. one click of trim, very stable or just full on.
the build was easy, running thrust 20 motor. this thing leaves a smile on your face & makes you want to invest in more batteries. worth the wait. Thanks PA.

Brandongids @ RCGROUPS

I put the first six flights on my addiction today and all I can say is that this thing is the best 3D plane I have ever had!

If you want an airplane that you can control in any attitude or situation and have authority to spare, then this is your plane. Want enough aileron authority to stop a torque roll? This thing doesn't just have enough aileron to stop one, but you can do reverse torque rolls all day long! <Sick!

Add to that that the thinned funfly airfoil makes a perfect and clean transition from normal flight to 3D (harrier or full stall, like in a wall) and you end up with a totally predictable (I hate to use the word stable) airplane. Walls and waterfalls require little to no rudder to keep them straight! < Sick!!

It also does not have a side up preference! It harriers just as good right side up as it does upside down (Sick!)...

This is the first airplane that I have had where I literally had to do NO rudder to elevator mixing! It will KE straight down the deck with no mixing (balanced at recommended spot)! Plenty of rudder for KE work! KE loops etc, no problem. It could do control line turns port-a-john. <Sick!

I think everybody is going to be very happy with this plane! It is just sick, sick, sick!

Hercdriver7777 @ RCGROUPS

I LOVE this plane! People are always saying how beautiful it is and they are blown away when they see it fly! My skill improves every time I take it up.

Wingin' Wayne @ RCGROUPS