G'day

I learned to fly on a Great Planes trainer 40 which I suspect is the plane you have. I did not like it much and my instructor chose it for me as HE liked to fly fast too.

Later on someone suggested the Sig Kadet Senior which is the bigger version of the plane that has been suggested above, the Kadet Seniorita. I love both of them. Sadly, at the moment, I don't think any ARF versions are available but the kits were when I last checked.

I have five Kadets Senior and I have had a Seniorita. Mine was powered by a 30 four stroke and was perfect. These days it could easily be electric powered.

I am currently teaching three "more mature" pilot trainees. I use my Kadet Senior to get them started as it is slow, big and easy to see. It is also very stable. I was flying one a couple of days ago and it started to climb when the engine was idling because of some thermal lift activity. Great fun.

Have a look at http;//www.sigmfg.com for more info though I think you will find that only the kit versions are available at the moment.

They are not difficult to build and last very well. My oldest Kadet is now about six years old and still going strong.

Cheers

Mike in Oz