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Old 08-22-2005 | 09:47 PM
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Default RE: Help with ideas for student flight program

If you offer to buy a bunch of them, you can probably buy a bunch of Slo-Vs for $100.

Slow-V from Parkzone - $140 - Space CL2/3
Best flown in still to under 5 mph breeze. This is the best choice for people
who only have a small space to fly or who have an indoor place to fly, such as
a gym or
similar space.
http://h1071118.hobbyshopnow.com/pro...p?prod=PKZ1300
Discussion Thread
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_20...tm.htm#2089493
Review
http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...article_id=426
Video
http://users.cwnet.com/dhsc19/Slo_V_Aerobatics.wmv


The fact that you can only fly six frequencies is excellent. Teach frequency control, transmitter impound and cooperation.

Slow flyer can be flown on a football field. Slow speed and light weight will reduce chance of serious injury.

Forget 15 mph. This is a 5 mph or less plane!


The plane that most closely matches your requirements is the Multiplex Easy Star RTF. $179. Maybe you can get Multiplex to cut you a deal and get them for about $125.

Easy to assemble, includes everything and nearly indestructable and very easy to fly.

Easy Star - RTF - $180 - Space CL1
Believe this goes easily back in the box to keep in the car
Super tough foam. Comes with 72 MHz radio in the US.
Good parkflyer and a good glider
Radio in RTF package can be used to fly other planes
http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/240025.asp
Easy Star - ARF - Add you own radio gear
http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/240009.asp
Discussion Thread on Easy Star
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=258656
Video - touch and gos
http://plawner.org/video/easygo.wmv
Video - Testing the plane's behavior
http://plawner.org/video/easystar.wmv

New flyers should still learn in 5 mph or less, but this plane can handle 10 mph+ in the hands of an experienced pilot. AND, they are wonderful gliders too!!!!!!

This would be my target plane for you.