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Old 12-01-2003 | 10:27 AM
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Default RE: Hobbico Nexstar

Although I have not flown one, I'm really looking forward to trying one out.
I think that the "training assistants" can be good and bad........the plane seems like it was designed not to crash....which is a very good thing for beginners...but, experienced guys are going to feel the plane fighting them, like Hooter mentioned. The great thing about the plane is that the sensitivity of the auto pilot can be turned down, and the speed brakes can be removed when the student gets more comfortable. I'm curious to know if the auto pilot can be totally disabled.....
Overall, I think the plane will be a hit.....but, I think that new pilots might almost be "re-teaching" themselves once the auto pilot is turned down and the speed brakes come off. I remember reading in the review that the plane needed "overcontrolled" to compensate with the autopilot on....that would not be a good thing once it is turned down or disabled........as we all know, overcontrolling is a common mistake of new pilots, and actually teaching them this kind of scares me. I think that training times will be increased with this plane because of the gadgets, but, the plane is much more likey to stay in one peice!!