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Old 03-29-2010, 10:12 PM
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I see the sticky for the trainers up top, but in no means do I wish to hijack the thread so my question here is...... Im tossed up between Hobbico Avistar 40 II MonoKote ARF .40,59"
Hobbico SuperStar 40 MonoKote ARF .35-.46,60" and was wondering whats the difference from others point of view. Obviously I can read the descriptions. I plan on getting both...errr one combo'd with an engine. The price difference is about eight bucks. They both come with the OS LA.46 engine. Thanks!
Old 03-29-2010, 10:21 PM
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I also have a .91 engine and radio but I dont see any trainers with .91 engines. (2 stroke) Any suggestions on ARF's that size?
Old 03-29-2010, 10:33 PM
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The 8' wingspan Telemaster could be flown with a .90 2-stroke:

http://www.hobby-lobby.com/srtele_arf_6882_prd1.htm

As for the Hobbico Avistar and Superstar ARFs, they're practically the same plane. Buy whichever airplane you think has the nicest trim scheme.
Old 03-30-2010, 02:04 AM
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Second on the Telemaster, I have an older 2meter span with a OS 91FX. It flys like a trainer.
It also carries and pulls gliders. It has nearly unlimited vertical TOO[>:]
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I have had the Avistar, and it was a GREAT airplane. I loved it. You could do anythng with that plane once you increased the control throws. I might pick up another one once I get back in the states. You cant go wrong with the Avistar
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The Hobbico Superstar is similar to the Tower Hobbies Trainer 40, flat airfoil. The Avistar has a semi-symetrical airfoil. It doesn't tend to float as much as the Superstar but flies great at all speeds.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B56P36q2eI[/youtube]


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Old 03-30-2010, 11:44 AM
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Thanks for inthe info! You guys rock....errr float. I hate to see rock airplanes.
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The Avistar is better in the wind and more maneuverable when you increase the throws and move the CG back. The Superstar self corrects a bit faster and will land a touch slower. If it's normally windy where you fly, get the Avistar.
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I'm still in the training phase but I bought the Avistar as a Third Airplane. I'm using it to learn to Align up better with the runway on approach. Thats my hardest thing. During the initial build I converted it to a tail dragger. helps in learning tail dragger take offs - since all my airplanes will most likely be a tail dragger.

My 4th airplane I'm wanting to build a Zero. Any suggestions which kit to buy?
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ORIGINAL: nrad2000

I'm still in the training phase but I bought the Avistar as a Third Airplane. I'm using it to learn to Align up better with the runway on approach. Thats my hardest thing. During the initial build I converted it to a tail dragger. helps in learning tail dragger take offs - since all my airplanes will most likely be a tail dragger.

My 4th airplane I'm wanting to build a Zero. Any suggestions which kit to buy?
World Models makes a nice .60-size Zero ARF:

http://ecsvr.com/abm/shopexd.asp?id=10
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Thanks for the input guys.
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ORIGINAL: jester_s1

The Avistar is better in the wind and more maneuverable when you increase the throws and move the CG back. The Superstar self corrects a bit faster and will land a touch slower. If it's normally windy where you fly, get the Avistar.
I'll ad to that, the Superstar doesn't fly too good in 20mph wind. Don't ask me how I know.
Old 03-31-2010, 08:20 PM
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Sunday = Nice day! Monday = Nice day! Tuesday = Nice day! I think I will fly my models tommorrow. Wednesday = 175 mph wind with a slight chance of a meteor strike. [] What gives. I do not plan on doing anything tommorrow.... anyone listening!
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ORIGINAL: gearz

Sunday = Nice day! Monday = Nice day! Tuesday = Nice day! I think I will fly my models tommorrow. Wednesday = 175 mph wind with a slight chance of a meteor strike. [] What gives. I do not plan on doing anything tommorrow.... anyone listening!
I know exactly how you feel.
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The weather here in Michigan has been beautiful for the last few days. A bit breezy but sunny and t-shirt temperatures. I have been repainting my "Mobile RC Hanger" and should be done tonight. I will be ready for the summer tommorrow(sat). Forcast rain.-BW
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ORIGINAL: Bonified Wingnut

The weather here in Michigan has been beautiful for the last few days. A bit breezy but sunny and t-shirt temperatures. I have been repainting my ''Mobile RC Hanger'' and should be done tonight. I will be ready for the summer tommorrow(sat). Forcast rain.-BW
Lol, sunny and t-shirt temperatures there, cloudy and snowing here yesterday.
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ORIGINAL: Bonified Wingnut

The weather here in Michigan has been beautiful for the last few days. A bit breezy but sunny and t-shirt temperatures. I have been repainting my ''Mobile RC Hanger'' and should be done tonight. I will be ready for the summer tommorrow(sat). Forcast rain.-BW
Lol, sunny and t-shirt temperatures there, cloudy and snowing here yesterday.
I think your weather is bound for us. I hope I have seen the last of the snow. But these rapid temperature changes lead to high winds and sometimes tornados. You just can't win.-BW
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Yes, beautiful temperatures and lack of cloud cover in Michigan the last few days, but a lot of guys have been absent from the field because of winds. The way I look at it, if you're not going to learn to fly in 15+ MPH winds, you're not going to spend a lot of time in the air in Michigan.
Old 04-02-2010, 11:30 PM
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I recently bought an anemometer so maybe ill know what different flight characterisitics to expect in various conditions.....or maybe im just a nerd.
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Being aware of the direction and intensity of the wind before and while you fly your model is not a nerdy thing, but good practice.

Most of the clubs have some form of wind indicator, like cups anemometer, wind sock, etc.

Best luck in your first flights!

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