RE: Which one makes a good first biplane and why
The Tiger Moths and the Hog are your best bet. They both fly like trainers because they are not as responsive as the ultimates. The bigger versions do fly better. One characteristic with the ultimate is that it is relatively clean in relation to drag, so it will accelerate rapidly on a downline,whereas the others won't. They just have too much drag. Another issue the ultimate has is its nuetral stability. It has no righting ability, so when it's disturbed from straight and level it holds the disturbed position rather than righting itself to straight and level. Tiger Moths and the Hog will right themselves. Good luck,Bryce