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wht 2nd plane - 7/21/2003 11:36:40 PM   
lobeAza


 

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Status: offline 		what is the best 2nd plane (aerobatic) for someone who just came off a high wing trainer??
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wht 2nd plane - 7/21/2003 11:49:07 PM   
Thunderhead



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Status: offline 		My 2nd was a Vmar Vstick. WOW! It was everything I needed. Once I was no longer intimidated by it's agility, I found it was easier to land than my LT40. Sometimes when its windy a high wing "floater" just doesnt want to come down.

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2nd Airplane - 7/22/2003 12:36:10 AM   
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Status: offline 		Choosing a second airplane depends a lot on your flying skills and those of us on RCU can not judge them.

If you are young and have good hand-eye coordination, then a more advanced plane will suit you. On the other hand, if you are older or are not good with hand-eye tasks, you might want to get a plane that is not too much advanced over a trainer.

In most cases, a "Stick" type, shoulder wing plane with a symmetrical airfoil will normally do. Several companies in various countries offer them. You might also consider the Kangke SK/50, another shoulder wing plane, but one that does not have "Stick" in its name.

If you insist on a low wing plane, it is hard to beat one of the Sig 4-Stars, either ARF or kit. With the full wing, they are still quite trainer like. With one rib clipped from each side, they roll faster and will do virtually all advanced aerobatics except serious 3D.

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thanks - 7/22/2003 1:30:24 AM   
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Status: offline 		i am young and my hand eye co-ordination is good would i have many trouble landing the sig 4 star as ive nevr landed wit a tail tragger.four star 60
sig astro hog
super sportster 40
Sig Somethin Extra Airplane .40
gp ultra sport +
goldberg tiger 60
kaos 40 arf
out of those plane what would be the best for me

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wht 2nd plane - 7/22/2003 1:58:22 AM   
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Status: offline 		[QUOTE] am young and my hand eye co-ordination is good would i have many trouble landing the sig 4 star as ive nevr landed wit a tail tragger[/QUOTE]

tail dragger landings are easy, if it is calm just land normally:try to get all 3 wheels to touch at the same time. if it is a little breezy try to land with the mains first (you need to flair a little) then use a little forward pressure to hold it down, kill the power and let the tail touch, don't force it.

i have no R/C experience with tail draggers but i do fly full scales tail draggers.

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but which plane - 7/22/2003 6:44:02 AM   
lobeAza


 

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Status: offline 		four star 60
sig astro hog
super sportster 40
Sig Somethin Extra Airplane .40
gp ultra sport +
goldberg tiger 60
kaos 40 arf
out of those plane what would be the best for me??

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wht 2nd plane - 7/23/2003 6:52:24 AM   
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http://www.geistware.com/rcmodeling/second_plane.htm

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WHICH ONE - 7/23/2003 7:11:33 AM   
lobeAza


 

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Status: offline 		four star 60
sig astro hog
super sportster 40
Sig Somethin Extra Airplane .40
gp ultra sport +
goldberg tiger 60
kaos 40 arf
out of those plane what would be the best for me??

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wht 2nd plane - 7/23/2003 9:08:45 AM   
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Status: offline 		that is an age old question, and you will not get a definate answer here. everybody will have an opinion, and you will be no further twards your choice when you come out than when you come in. i would reccomend an easy sport by great planes. talk to the guys at the local field, come up with a couple good canidates, and see which one is the most reccomended. infact, if you narrow down the 2-10 planes you would most want to have as a second plane, you can start a poll. that i think is the best way to go.

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how do i make a pole - 7/24/2003 12:34:10 AM   
lobeAza


 

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Status: offline 		how do i make a pole

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wht 2nd plane - 7/24/2003 12:59:40 AM   
DragonHeart


 

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Status: offline 		If its any help im building a SuperStar 40 as my second plane right now, ive been told by my instructer that its one of the best as it grows with your skills, and to be honest its a great looking plane

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wht 2nd plane - 7/24/2003 1:17:20 AM   
Spaceclam



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Status: offline 		When you start a new thread, this is the screen you will see. i have highlited the place on the page where it gives you that option. Number of options initially means how many different things there are to vote for. if you check the box, then when you hit submit, you will be taken to a "fill out the vote options sheet". as the thread starter, you will be allowed to see the percentages at any time

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wht 2nd plane - 7/24/2003 1:23:57 AM   
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Status: offline 		nice editing space...............................i think you should go with a sig somethin extra


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Re: how do i make a pole - 7/24/2003 1:30:22 AM   
brschmid



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Status: offline 		[QUOTE]Originally posted by lobeAza
how do i make a pole [/QUOTE]

i think you just need a post and stick it in the ground


sorry i couldn't resist. Just do what Spaceclam said

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wht 2nd plane - 7/24/2003 1:40:59 AM   
lobeAza


 

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Status: offline 		funny one every body check my pole PLEASE

(VOTING POLE) that is

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wht 2nd plane - 7/24/2003 4:09:21 AM   
Spaceclam



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Status: offline 		just a tip. "please check out my POLE" is not a very attractive title. you also spelled "poll" wrong. i am not trying to critisize you, but by the way it looks, if i did not know, i would say it was a test by the title. you need a title like something like what you have now: which second plane. my thinking is, because this is a subject that people like to join in to because there is always such a debate, you need a provoking title like that. if i were you i would add easy sport to that list also because i know a lot of people who would reccomend that plane.

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wht 2nd plane - 7/27/2003 7:59:28 AM   
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Status: offline 		get the tower hobbies Uproar 40! It is easy to build, strong and very aerobatic! A great second plane and cheap! $40

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wht 2nd plane - 7/27/2003 8:32:51 AM