ORIGINAL: RJV
I've been flying my superstar getting better all the time but would not dare to say I've mastered it. It was my intent to continue in spite of the fact that it has become quite battered and brused. Unfortunately the last several flites went very well and I got over confidant. I had been doing some basic loops and roles. The second time I tried to fly inverted [:@][&o] so I need a new plane. I have two ideas. I could buy another superstar giving me some spare parts in the event of another crash. Or. I'm considering a H9 ultra stick .40 allowing me to increse the throughs as I become more proficiant. I know I'll have to get some help the first time out but I do intend to get a tail drager and flaps at some point. Though it may, under normal cercomstances, a little early I think the stick may be a resonably choise as another step to my goal, a corsair.
please give me your thoughts.
Thank you
I think either of your thoughts are adequate. You could fly a Superstar for some time, have spares, and be familiar with everything. On the other hand, if you're confident and itchy to try a Stick, then by all means go for it!
I will, however, suggest that a less risky method of practicing inverted flight (and taildragger experience, and aerobatic maneuvers, and on, and on) would be to get a good RC flight simulator. Everything you try on the sim, and master, will apply to your plane - be it a low wing taildragger, or an LT-40. Plus, you can practice when it's raining or snowing.
That Corsair thing... great! Mine's a Meister Scale, flies in many ways like a trainer. Enjoy!
Good luck!
Dave Olson