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Old 07-29-2002 | 02:44 PM
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Default U.S Aircore for 1st trainer?

Isn't it true that one of the companies planes, I think it is a Tower Trainer, will be replaced free of charge due to crash damage if you are being taught by a club instructor? If that is still true, it seems like a fantastic compromise between getting a plane with good trainer flight characteristics, and not having to worry about crashing.

By the way, 777, I don't know how literally you meant your question about an earlier post, but as someone earlier said, TT is Thunder Tiger, an engine manufacturer. .46 is the displacement of the engine. 11x5 is how the prop is measured, the first number being the diameter in inches, and the second number effectively measuring the distance the prop will move forward in a single rotation (there's more to it) but what you need to know is a x6 will pull forward more in single rotation that a x5 would. There is a lot to matching a prop to an engine, and that is why many guys will offer good advice on where to start with prop size. Welcome to a great hobby!!