wright3,

Some great points. I have never flown a SS but the reports are universally positive so I have to believe this is a great flyer and good for beginners. Too bad it is not available as a RTF.

One thing I did not put in my positive recommendtaion for the T-Hawk has to do with space. For a new pilot that plane needs a lot of space, just as the Aerobird needs a lot of space. An experienced pilot can fly it in a soccer field, but for a new pilot you want about 600X600 or about 6 soccor fields. Otherwise you are turning and trying to avoid things all the time while you are trying to manage the plane.

Also, once launched and he had climbed to at least 200 feet, he can probably cut back to about 3/4 throttle which will give him good flying and slow the plane down. It will probably fly nicely at 1/2 throttle but he might have trouble holding altitude in turns. Again an experienced pilot would not have that problem with a T-hawk.

Hope this is helpful for you and your friend.