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Old 11-12-2011 | 08:35 PM
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Default RE: Plane kit for DLE20

It's more for getting the hang of a fuel based engine, I have only flown electric so far.  I think I found one to play with, a Bridi kit, either a Krafty or aircruiser 60.   Would rather munch a $100 plane than one that costs about $700.  Simple, no retracts or struts, or flaps, or gear sequencers to worry about, and it will give me time to get comfortable with a popper instead of the hummers.

The Electrics give instant torque and RPM, where the glow and gas doesnt, and being used to punching the throttle when I need to get out of a problem is something the gas wont give me, and considering the P-51 is not a trainer, I figured trying it out in something slower and less likely to spin into the ground for the first few gallons, would be the best way to go. '

If it would fit my T-34, heck that would be the place to put it, but I'm afraid it would wreck the plane with the vibrations since it was built as an EP.

I did see the Big Stick ARF, but it would defeat the purpose or using a low cost kit for trials.  I found a Senior Telemaster too, but they are out of stock.

What I like about the DLE is it is less expensive than a .90 4 stroke, and far less expensive to run.  I have been considering converting my Eflite 34 to glow, so I can have longer stick times, but I would need to beef it up and fuel proof it, so this route is more practical instead. If I find out I like the Bridi, I may just get another DLE and forget about the T-34 altogether and leave it EP.   The T-34 is fun to fly, but 8 minute flight times are annoying.