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Old 02-29-2012 | 08:08 PM
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Default choosing second plane

First I want to start with saying that I've been flying my Alpha 40 for about 4 months now every weekend and use my flight sim about once a week flying different planes. I've modified my Alpha 40 with increasing the throws and beefing up the tail and wings so they will hold together with the bigger flight control movements. My "instructor" (a guy I've been flying with that's been doing it since he was 9 and from seeing him fly is a damn good pilot that know's what he's doing) said that I should skip the basic low wing sport plane and jump to an Extra 300 or Edge 540 because I've been advancing so fast in my skill level. I was originally looking at getting a Phoenix Dolphin and beefing it up handle more than it was probly ment to, or getting a P-51 from Hangar 9. Either of which I'm wanting to install a 4 stroke, Enya 80 or Magnum 70. So what do you guys think I should do or do you have a different plane to suggest? I'm not looking to break the bank on this but if I can get just the airframe for $160 - $200ish that is .40 size to fit one of those 2 engines I'll be happy. Also, what servo's are good yet cheap? I've been looking at the Hitec 5485 and 5625. Lastly, is $150 a good price for an Enya 80 new in box for the 1980's?