Hi:

I'm new to the forum and brand new to RC planes. I bought an Ultra Stick 60 based on some experienced advise from a club member and doing my own research. So far I've made 8 flights with the aid of my instructor and a buddy box. I actually took off and landed the plane on my seventh flight and hope to be able to solo this weekend. It's been great for me. Although I've built the plane with the quad flap options, we're not using the inboard flaps, any computer mixing and have the ailerons hooked up on a Y. It's been very predictable and fun. It'll do some pretty nice aileron rolls even with this set up. I must admit, I can't wait to learn how to really fly this plane to it's full capability.

I chose the Ultra Stick 60 over a more traditional trainer based on my confidence of good hand/eye coordination, excellent reviews of flight characteristics and the potential for more advanced capabilities into which I hope to grow. I'd say the Ultra Stick makes a great trainer with instructor assistance.