Originally Posted by
rgburrill
Funny. You first say bigger is better with is very true then you say Apprentice S, which is small. (As opposed to tiny for something like the Champ.)
For depth perception problems I strongly recommend the RealFlight RC simulator. I certainly have never been able to get any real depth perception from it, just an idea of location from relative size. One of the models it has is the NexSTAR which is also excellent as a trainer and comes in both fuel and electric versions. Overcome the depth perception problems on the simulator and get some flight training as well. That makes transferrring to the real thing so much easier.
Thanks for your response,
rgburril. I dunno if this is right for me, especially given my visual problems. I just read “One other alert on this puppie, its slightly small so don't fly out too far even over 12 seconds one direction with any speed and makes a tiny target for my older eyes, simply keep it in a good visual range, nearly lost mine on an early maiden turning abit late but caught a view of the wings as it turned and able to bring her back, just be aware.“ Between this (which sounds like it requires a bit of maneuvering at least every 12 seconds)
and my visual problems
and my 0 experience, I’m thinking this may be a fun plane for me a little later, but not just yet. I’d be too nervous!
Trish