G'day

To answer your question about "Sticks" - The original "Stick" Was "Das Ugly Stick" which was designed by Phil Kraft way back in the 1970s. He designed it to be a test plane for his radio gear. It looks slightly like a Fokker Eindekker fighter of World War I and they are often decorated up to mimic those planes.

The Stick or Stik is a mid wing plane. They are quite aerobatic, stable when they need to be and fly extremely well. I suspect you would like one. There are many versions around. The Great Planes Big Sticks come in 40 and 60 sizes, World Models makes two sizes of its Super Stunts and Hanger 9 made several versions.

I have a GP Big Stick 40 with a Jett 46 engine in it. The engine is total overkill but it sure goes. I had another with a Chinese 61 four stroke and that flew well.

Way back when, when I was trying to learn to land, I had a Stick and it was great for me at that stage. They are not trainers but they are close and can do more than most trainers.

They have gone out of favour because they look a bit weird. But they fly far better than many "cool" planes. Now everyone wants a warbird or an Extra or Sukhoi 54 but the Stick is a better plane for someone starting out but not really a beginner.

I also support John's comments. Find a club, find a person who will help you and you will be fine.

Cheers

Mike in Oz