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Old 12-16-2004 | 07:35 PM
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Default RE: Are sailplanes any good as trainers?

Thank you for your insights. I however did some more research and was wondering if you have had any experiences with the Great PLanes Spirit RTF sailplane. If you have any feedback on the plane, please include it in your respnse, for i am having trouble finding some reviews, although i forgot to check this sight for any.

Plane available on this sight:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXMK19&P=0

I also found what i think is a better plane for it has an electric motor in case of dead wind. Is the Goldberg Electra any good. I like the fact it has a motor so even if there is no wind, i will still be able to have fun. Now, im not sure how exactly sailplanes work, because i heard something about thermal powar or something, which i believe does sound pretty entertaining. If anyone will like to quickly explain this technique of power, im all ears.

Plane available (Electra):

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXELP1&P=0