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Old 11-25-2003 | 09:44 PM
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GuyIncognito
 
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From: littleplaceintheboonies, ON, CANADA
Default RE: Is this good for first try?

The last kit will take you forever in relation to the aerobatic abilities and your interest in flying it will last hours not years. The extra will be very aerobatic but you'll be very frustrated in learning to fly it -ie. it will take forever. The G2 doesn't allow for the freaks of nature.

If you want a pleasant and successful experience building and flying buy the SIMPLEST kit that is moderately aerobatic. DO NOT read the adds too closely - they are out to sell their planes - they can't all be the greatest or they would all be the same.The 4stars are amazing airplanes. I once taught a kid with sight in one eye(poor depth perception) to fly on one in less than a month. Besides it doesn't matter how careful you are the first plane is going in sometime soon.

Most beginners think they can jump right in and build a 33% fire breathing aerobatic, retracting gear, 12 servo, etc., etc. plane because that is what interests them the most. Start simple and small, work up in steps and you will become more adept sooner. Take it from me, I am a tech teacher who has been teaching teenagers to build everything and anything for years.

You are a teenager - aren't you? Good luck and go small steps.