I am studying to get my journalism degree so Ican review airplanes for magazines. Ijust got this plane and Iwanted to write a review to see what you guys think. Here it is
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<span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 10pt">Parkzone Ultra Micro J-3 Cub Review</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 10pt"> If you were to ask most model aircraft pilots what they think are the most popular aircraft they might say the mustang, the ugly stick, the extra, and the J-3 cub. Before I got the J-3 from Parkzone I thought that Cubs where just as interesting as walking to North Dakota, to buy some bottled water. I thought that aerobatic planes and war birds where cooler. Then I started looking for a plane that would be easy to fly and would be relaxing. I then saw this airplane and I thought why not buy it. So I got the bind and fly model to save $40. I had heard that the prop shaft was too fragile. I decided to buy it anyway. I later learned the hard way that they were right. I learned that if you tighten the prop onto it enough that the shaft will not break as easily.</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">
<span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 10pt">Flying it:</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 10pt"> This is a 3 channel plane so it can’t do any rolls but after I replaced the prop shaft I was able to hover it for a few seconds. I also learned that this thing loves to float on landings. I mean you almost have to use down elevator in order not to over shoot the runway. The turning circle is small enough that you could fly it in a gym if you wanted. Wind is a problem though. I was able to fly it in winds in-between 6-11 mph. It was difficult but flyable but I live in the second windiest city in the USA so I can only fly it in the mornings once a week. </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">
<span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 10pt">Should you buy it:</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 10pt"> Well if you are a huge cub fanatic or if you are looking for a plane to fly close to home go ahead. But if you hate cubs or if you want a gasser the short answer is no don’t buy it.</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">
<span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 10pt">Conclusion:</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">
<span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 10pt"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 10pt">The Parkzone J-3 is a good plane. It might be a good beginner’s plane but the Hobby Zone Champ is also a good airplane. In my opinion I think that the Cub looks nicer. The only reason I would recommend the champ (I have not flown one) is because they discontinued the Cub. I just wasted about 5-10 minutes of your life reading this review. However this plane made me realize that cubs are great planes. Watch the prop shaft on this one though. </span></div>