RE: sturdy bird 2
A guy came to our field with a sturdy bird.
He had never flown anything before. He claimed to have used the simulator for a year, so one of the instructors took him up on a buddy box for a free intro flight. He flew flawlessly and was able to do advanced maneuvers.... inverted figure 8's, outside loops.... The plane looks like a spad to me but it flew well in the hands of a beginner.
I am still jealous as heck!!! I just can't believe it. (Meanwhile, I am still having trouble getting lined-up with the runway).
So, buy it, but don't bring it to our field, OK? LOL, I can't take anymore 'natural' pilots.
I'm not bitter. ......WAIT!....yes I am!