Originally Posted by
Skylane
First off, I should point out that I haven't flown either model, although I know quite a few folks who have flown one or the other. Both models will do a very credible job on all of the maneuvers that you will encounter in Novice or Sportsman. It is often said that success is 95% practice and 5% plane (assuming that the plane is straight and properly trimmed.) At this point in your career more benefit will be gained from studying the maneuvers, practicing your centering, learning how to do truly round loops, etc. than from choosing one particular model over another. You should also know that there are many flavors of Daddy Rabbits. The most popular is the version that Dennis Hunt offered at one time, but there are no plans or kits of this version commercially available. If you are at Chattanooga there will be many opportunities to inquire about the different versions of DRs.
Jeff Owens
President, SPA
I can only echo Jeff's sentiments about planes and practice. Lots of practice with an airplane you're familiar with will make more difference than any new airplane.
I've personally flown nothing but Daddy Rabbits since I started flying SPA in 2013. I currently own 5, all slightly different. They are all fine flying airplanes, but so is the entire Joe Bridi Kaos/Chaos line. I just happen to like the DR as it fits my flying style well when coupled with a 91 4-stroke and has no particulaly bad habits. If I were you, I would fly what you have for now. It will do everything you need for SPA competition for several years to come as Jeff said.
Below is a photo of the DR I'll be flying at Chattanooga. I'll also be manning the scoring computer, so stop by and say hello.
