reapr,

First off.. no SPAD !! They fly on power, not the wing.... and would be very difficult to learn how to fly with.

There is no such thing as "crash proof" with a trainer. Your best "Crash Protection" is a good instructor and a buddy box.

Since you say that time is a big issue with you... I guess I'll have to suggest an ARF....(don't like those)..so...2 suggestions.

1. With an instructor... and Hangar 9 Alpha package.... takes no more than one hour to assemble ( I did one in 28 minutes from box to test flight at the Festival of Flight in Fayetteville, NC). Has a good engine/radio/flight charactoristics and comes with the engine/radio pushrods and clevises installed. Horizon did a great job w/this package. Also easy to get a buddy box setup done.

2. Without an instructor... A Sig LT-40.... You still have to assemble the plane but you will also install the radio/pushrods/engine/fuel tank etc..... Flies super stable... too stable if you have an instructor.... the plane is basically a big powered kite... would be a great free flight plane if you had the room. Sig did a great job on this plane... but I consider it too stable for instruction... but excellent if you are trying to teach yourself.

Hope this helps.. and welcome to R/C... it is a GREAT HOBBY !!!


Deadstik [8D]

Carolina Custom Aircraft