ORIGINAL: TideFlyer
Just need some concensus from some of the more experienced flyers who frequent this forum. I`ve been asked on a number of occaisons about trainers and what`s a good one for someone with NO flight experience. I learned on an Avistar with a 46. Still fly it and like it a lot, but did take a while to solo. Sometimes wonder if I would have soloed quicker with a flat bottom wing on a more docile bird. Don`t want to set someone up for failure/slow progress by recommending the Avistar if the concesus is " don`t ". Thanks
Here's an answer that works. If they bought an Avistar, tell them they've made a wise choice. (Same answer, if they bought a high wing trainer, or a P51 pts, or a slow stick, or anything suitable for training.)
If the person asking the question has not made a purchase, get them on the club trainer and see how they handle the buddy box. For a natural, the Avistar is a good recommendation. If they can't tell right from left after the first few flights, an Avistar won't work to their advantage.
If they haven't made a purchase, and there's no club trainer to evaluate 'em with... the safe recommendation is a high-wing, flat-bottom trike gear trainer. Or a slow stick, if that's where they're leaning.
Most of these recommendations are made from hindsight, and that's the best we can offer. Good luck,
Dave Olson