RE: Aerobird help
I learned on the Aerobird. I flew it for a couple of months last summer. First plane ever. The conversion from the Aerobird to an LT 40 was completely easy! The Aerobird is kinda cheaply made and sometimes unreliable, but it is perfect for learning because it is cheap and durable.
Actually, flying with ailerons is much easier than flying the aerobird. The aerobird will teach you the basics, and control reversal, you can't go wrong. If you want to learn on your own it is a great way to do it.
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