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confused about flyzone diablo - 3/22/2008 12:18:01 AM   
selena1718


 

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Status: offline 		hi,i was very interested in buying the diablo,but i hear alot more bad than good about this trainer,the thing that really gets me is that fly rc, which is a good magazine,just gave it an excellent review,does anyone actually have one,and is it really that bad,i dont care that it doesnt go that fast,just want something thats easy to fly,thanks
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RE: confused about flyzone diablo - 3/22/2008 1:23:17 AM   
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Status: offline 		Reviews are very insightful/helpful and sometimes written as if the reviewer were employed by that plane's manufacture. Reviews are written by very experienced pilots so a pitch sensitive jet that may be a piece of cake for the reviewer to fly will be challenging or even frustrating to a less experienced pilot. The reviewer should always state whether the plane is for a beginner, or intermediate to advanced pilot.

I noticed that you are doing a thorough search of various planes with other posts. The 4-channel Minimag is a good aileron trainer, but if you have already mastered the 3-channel SuperCub you could become bored with the Minimag or it may be just the right plane for you. On the other hand a speedy jet may be a good challenge for you or frustrate you if its aerodynamics aren't the best and/or it is underpowered. You would think any RTF plane with a brushless motor would have sufficient power, but that is not always true.

The T-28 Trojan might be a nice transistion between a SuperCub and a ducted fan jet. The plane you buy depends on your specific interest in planes, your skill level, how much time you have for flying and whether you are more interested in sport racing, combat flying or finding that lazy day aerobatics provide enough enjoyment..

< Message edited by Swift427 -- 3/22/2008 1:27:56 AM >

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RE: confused about flyzone diablo - 3/22/2008 11:49:30 PM   
selena1718


 

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Status: offline 		thanks for your response,the t-28 was the plane i really want,just to nervous to fly it,have you flown it,and do you think i could fly it, as i can fly the supercub very well thanks. p.s. just thought the diablo might fly a little slower, im sorry one more question do you know if you can land the t-28 with power off,like i can with the supercub.

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RE: confused about flyzone diablo - 3/23/2008 1:51:03 AM   
Leo L


 

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Status: offline 		Hi Selena,

The T-28 has had extremely positive responses. Traditionally, the Minimag was cionsidered the best step from a beginner plane like the Supercub to aileron control, but recently the reports on the T-28 indicate that its even better than the Minimag. I don"t have one so I can't tell you from personnal experience, but I suspect that the T-28, being a low wing plane, needs to come in with some power to properly land. Plan on a landing strip that is twice what you needed for the SuperCub, and your initial flights will be no problem. Once you get used to it, you will probably find it almost as easy to land as the SC. Have Fun!

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RE: confused about flyzone diablo - 3/23/2008 2:00:23 AM   
Swift427



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ORIGINAL: selena1718

the t-28 was the plane i really want,just to nervous to fly it,have you flown it,and do you think i could fly it, as i can fly the supercub very well thanks.

Deciding which kind of model airplane is the best fit for you is kind of like deciding what car best fits each person's likes, needs and budget. It's not uncommon whether beginner or intermediate to buy on impulse, and it may be months afterwards before we realize there was another plane we should have purchased as a better fit for our specific skill level and specific interests in flying. Someone that has mastered the SuperCub may have more interest and be ready for the Typhoon II; while another SuperCub flyer may be ready to take-on the challenge of a more pitch sensitive jet; and another flyer may decide that a slope soaring or a pylon racer from SoaringUSA is what most turns their crank.

What is so GREAT about the internet is that enthusiasts to this hobby are not limited in their ability to google research each and every plane of interest before making a purchase whether at a LHS or online.

It's up to you to do your due diligence. Here's just one of many links you can explore. www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=672507&page=19 - 109k -


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