I'm curious why you would removed one of the great aids of the NexStar? The speed brakes for what gives you the chance to recover, and think about what you are doing. They make landing much easier and decrease the stall speed considerably. I don't understand why you would remove these. You're using them on the simulator so why not stick with them until you get your feet under you?

You paid top dollar for a trainer, why not use it to its fullest ability? (Besides AFS) The NexStar has some haters, but if you do proper preflight and set all trims neutral prior to ever taking it to the field the plane will do you right.

I've had nothing but good luck with my NexStar and think the plane is a good 1st plane.


On my ailerons, I increased the throws to max after I got my feet under me. The NexStar doesn't have a good roll rate, even if you switch over to dual aileron servos, as I've done.

Good luck at the field and your 1st flight!

Cheers,

VG