I just flew the Hobbico Nexstar.....

Yesterday at the field a young kid and his dad showed up with one. The kid 12? started it up and took off. This was his third ever flight. (I guess the Hobbico Nexstar select package comes with a training CD? But it got the kid in the air. He was all over the place and broke about every rule at the field before another senior pilot already on the flight line gave him some help. He flew for about ten more minutes before his dad came over and asked if someone could land it for him and I volunteered.... He was just too nervous.

Anyway, I flew it for a minute then landed it. In that short time I was impressed by the stability. The engine was not set really well but that was not too much of an issue. I gave him a few pointers and recommended that he get an instructor for a few flights. Mainly to teach him to be safe.

Remember to ask for help when needed. Some people are naturals but nobody is perfect the first time out.

Good luck with the Hobbico Nexstar it a fine trainer.