Want to get into 3D flying, recommendations?

[Patriotic_Banana]

I have done a lot of 3D on the sim because it really helps with your normal flying, and it's fun! But none of the planes that I have right now can deliver that kind of performance, the best would be my Commander. Well, I've been in the market for a 3D aircraft for a while but I keep running into tough choices . I want to have a biplane in my fleet because I don't have one yet, and biplanes can be good 3D fliers. I also just invested in 3 5000mah 6s Gens Ace packs for my Freewing Avanti S, so I wouldn't mind getting a 6s powered 3D plane.
I looked at the FMS Pitts and the E-flite Prometheus because they are 6s powered bipes, but I don't like the look of the Prometheus and the FMS Pitts has been discontinued, seemingly because it had many flaws. I also saw the other E-flite 3D fliers that run on 3s packs (which I have 6 of) but I don't love the size or cost for what they are (so overpriced). So currently I am seriously considering the FMS Pitts, but it is expensive and would cost even more to get it to perform how I want.
I am totally comfortable flying 3D, I just don't have the plane to do it. So don't recommend any "starter" 3D planes because I want something that I can quickly grow with.
I would love it if you guys could recommend any 3D aircraft that you have enjoyed flying or think look promising. Here are the parameters:
-Powered by 3s or 6s (Possibly 4s)
-Capable of hovering and such
-Wingspan more than 1000mm
-Preferably PNP (ARF and BNF are ok)
-Must be a foamie
-Must be less than 7 channels
Also if you guys know any good foamie Pitts bipes then tell me, I love the looks of Pitts biplanes!
Thanks!

 

[PsyBorg]

One of our good friends here on FT forums has recently swapped to 3d planes from quads. He uses a lot of twisted hobbies planes. Check out what he does and maybe send him a PM here or on his YT page for more information. He does stuff like this. His YT page is Poor Man FPV

 

[Patriotic_Banana]

Cool! I meant more like the big foamies but I think I'll look into small foamies so I can get some stick time in my yard during the winter. Also, I think I'm going to get the E-flite Prometheus because it is a good deal for the price right now, which is rare for HH. Thanks for the help and feel free to leave more suggestions because I won't be ordering the Prometheus until I have the spare $$$.

 

[AkimboGlueGuns]

You're in a strange spot in the 3D market ;P

3D stuff on 6s is generally going to be balsa, and quite large, think around the 60"-70" size, and they're all going to be ARFs, which you should read "more money in servos and motor/esc than airframe." The best recommendation I can give you is the Flex innovations Mamba 10E. Its a foam biplane that works on 3/4s and is under 7 channels. Plus, it's a pitts model 12, which i'm also a huge sucker for.. I flew one a few times at flite fest last year and it quickly became a favorite of mine. I just became the proud owner of one a few weeks ago, but haven't had the opportunity to fly it yet.

 

[bazsound]

https://hobbyking.com/en_us/voltigeur-30e-with-carbon-fiber-landing-gear-v2.html?___store=en_us

ive been really interested in this, not that big an outlay and it runs on relativly inexpensive 3s batteries, or if youw ant a little more oomf 4s.

 

[Patriotic_Banana]

The mamba is the first 3D bipe I looked at and I was pretty sure that I wanted that as my 3d bipe. But then I invested in 6s packs for my Avanti and now I want more 6s planes. Also the Mamba 10 looks great and I love the Pitts 12 but it is $310!! For a small 3s 2200 power foamie that is a bit much to ask. I'm really set on the Prometheus because it is huge, foam and 6s powered. It isn't a super capable as a 3d plane but it will satisfy my needs.

 

[Liam B]

One thing to keep in mind is if the plane accepts a smaller battery. I found that the power on my Carbon Z Cub was just too much for me, and I downsized the LiPo to a 4s, and it's practically a park flyer. Not saying that your incapable of flying the craft, as it is nice to have when you want to fly in smaller spaces

 

[Patriotic_Banana]

One thing to keep in mind is if the plane accepts a smaller battery. I found that the power on my Carbon Z Cub was just too much for me, and I downsized the LiPo to a 4s, and it's practically a park flyer. Not saying that your incapable of flying the craft, as it is nice to have when you want to fly in smaller spaces

What "small spaces" are you flying a Carbon Z anything in? I wouldn't want to fly anything 6s powered anywhere besides my club field! The only other place I fly is a small park, which I use my UMX Timber for.

 

[Liam B]

What "small spaces" are you flying a Carbon Z anything in? I wouldn't want to fly anything 6s powered anywhere besides my club field! The only other place I fly is a small park, which I use my UMX Timber for.

I've found that most Carbon Z's can fly in a park on 4s. The Splendor, Cessna 150, etc.