robert4343

Hi the other day I was looking at buying the HK Walrus as a trainer ( end up ordering Radian ( not pro).
HK put the Walrus as a trainer if you go to trainer But I down loaded the manual & it stated for intermittent & advance glider .
I was wonder what do you people think of this glider as either good enough as a trainer or advance glider.
What gets to me people will buy this as a 1st plane / glider & quickly end up in tears.
Any comments ? thanks

porcia83

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Both planes could be considered "trainers" I guess. The HK one is smaller overall, shorter fuze and wingspan. The Radian is going to be lighter and more "floaty". It's one of the best foamies out there as far as I'm concerned. I had the "pro" version and didn't like it at all. The Walrus looks a little more sporty than the Radian.

Semi Retired Aviator

Not exactly on song with the OP, but I've just bought a Walrus and have a technical question.

I'm getting back into the hobby after a few years out, and a foamy powered glider seemed a fairly painless way to do it, but I've never owned or done any work on a foamy.

The control surfaces don't have hinges, just the foam material from which the aircraft is made. Is that adequate? I thought it would have a limited life being worked as a hinge.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

porcia83

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For the most part yes, it's o/k. If you want extra confidence, put some clear packing tape on them, that will do the trick.

Semi Retired Aviator

Thanks Porcia 83.