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Old 03-16-2004 | 04:35 AM
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Default RE: BEST LOOKING PLANE?

Do a search for 2nd plane. Second airplanes are to learn to fly, not just control the airplane. Trainers teach you basic controls. Forget about how an aircraft looks until you can fly under different weather and lighting conditions, until you can know what your aircraft is doing ahead of time, until you are flying instead of reacting to the bird. Fly the 2nd aircraft until you are no longer fooled by it's orientation or how it's colors look against different skys.

Your second plane should have excellent wing loading and be forgiving. You are learning much more than just how to control the aircraft. You are learning wind conditions. For example flying in a 15 MPH wind you must keep your landing speed higher than normal on the down wind leg or when your turn for approach your aircraft will stall, usually a tip stall with no recovery. I lost my 2nd plane a 4 Star 60 because I was used to flying later on in the morning. I went out with a friend early in the morning did not take note of where the sun was, made my usual landing approach - lost it in the sun. You should learn crosswind landings - using the rudder - knife edge - slips.

This hobby is expensive, monetarily and emotionally. We get attached to our airplanes. We want you in it for the long haul, not to become so disappointed after you crash your beautiful scale model, because of lack of experience, that you quit.

John

Edit --> I would take a long look at a World Model Super Stunts $99.00 stick 66" WS
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