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Old 10-30-2003, 10:24 PM
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Hey folks,

My name is Mike and I have questions about 3D flying but first about my experience, I have 2years of experience starting with flying high wing trainers and moving on to low wing sport planes, I have crashed with the best of them. I am a intermediate pilot and am looking to learn how to fly 3D, I wanted to get some ideas for an intro 3D plane. I have read several articles on the U CAN DO 3 D and the Funtana as well as the Flip 3D each seem to have their own issues right now. I would like to get some feedback on a good first 3d plane and maybe some info to support you decesion, I would appreciate any help from the group.

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Old 10-30-2003, 10:35 PM
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By far the easiest hovering plane I have flown is the UCD60. However, it doesn't hold a steady Harrier like my Kangke Fun 50. A coroplast airplane like a QHOR or SPA3D make good 3D trainers because they hover and harrier well, and you aren't afraid to try new things down low with them. Another option is getting an 80"+ scale aerobat and learn 3D with that.
Old 10-31-2003, 12:35 AM
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That's what Lloyd is doing!

Per my observations, the best is the Flip.
Old 10-31-2003, 01:21 AM
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Default RE: Interest in 3D Flying

I will agree that a SPA3D is great for learning because you can crash it repeatedly and it will come back for more, plus you can destroy the entire plane and be out about ten bucks. (Well maybe 15)

For the more capable 3D kits you could try the Ohio model Planes edge 540 or the morris hobbies Sledge. They are both profiles but they will perform like no other.
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What he said : The Spad 3D.
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Yep, SPA3D, will teach you a lot. I wasn't sure at first. I could fly my Knife and FF Taco, hover, tailtouch, a little harrier. Flew the SPA3D for 3 weeks exclusivly, took out the Taco, harriered up and down the field, hovered better than ever, touched the tail repeatedly, inverted harrier for a little while Etc.

Plus Spa3d flat spins to the ground w/o damage!!!!
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I heard of a guy doig a flat-spin takeoff. DOn't know what plane but that seems a little..I dunno..impossible
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ORIGINAL: 3DFanatic

I heard of a guy doig a flat-spin takeoff. DOn't know what plane but that seems a little..I dunno..impossible

I almost got one with my Spa3d. I needed a higher angle of attach but higher gear isn't available. Not sure how to fix that!
Old 11-02-2003, 10:43 AM
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Default RE: Interest in 3D Flying

I just flew my spad 3d today and I am also new to 3d and man this thing is great. For the cost you just cannot go wrong. It's not the nicest plane but you will have a great time flying it. I was skeptical at first and even while I was building it. I was wondering if it would even fly but yep she flys and does a heck of alot more then that. By the way you can put one together faster then even an ARF which is good in my books.

This will definetly help me be a better pilot.

Enjoy!

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