Originally Posted by
flyboy2610
I built a Great Planes PT-40 for my first plane. It builds straight and true with no surprises. I would recommend building it with the low dihedral 'sport' wing rather than the high dihedral 'trainer' wing. I built mine with the trainer wing and found it almost
too stable! It was like I was fighting it at times to make it go where I wanted it too. Build it with ailerons and learn to use them from the start. It truly is a "Great Plane"!
For radio gear I have always liked Futaba. They have given me good service with no problems.
Definitely find a club and get an instructor to help you learn to fly. Use this to help you find a local club:
Academy of Model Aeronautics - AMA Charter Club Search
Have fun!
Ok thanks, I located a club near me (30 mins away)
Originally Posted by
TomCrump
In my honest opinion, this type of model is the least desirable route to RC flight training. I've seen far too many pilots rely on the stabilization system, and not progress past it. If a person wants to learn RC, finding a good instructor, and following his recommendations, is the key to success.
Jolly Popper's advice is sound, and should be carefully considered.
Thanks, I won't get a stabilization system then.