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Old 01-16-2006 | 10:42 PM
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Default RE: Newbie with some questions

The LT-40 is a great trainer and will introduce you to the hobby the correct way. The 6EXAS is a good radio as well but save you money on the digital servos as it is an overkill on a trainer and will not help you any. Stick with BB servos like the 3004 servos that come with the TX. I have run 3004s on all of my models from the trainers to the warbirds and the 3D planes. Digital are nice, but no need to get that upgrade up front.

I would recommend changing out the landing gear with a set of aluminum gear, but nothing to rigid. The aluminum gear will absorb a lot of energy in a hard landing and bend instead of transferring that energy into the airframe and breaking something. You will have a hard landing or 3 while you are learning.

The TT 46 is a decent engine, but I would suggest an OS 46LA. The LA is a cheap engine with plenty of power for the Kadet and if run properly will last a very long time. I still have my original 46LA that I placed on my first trainer many gallons of fuel and 7 years ago. My TT46 crapped out a few years back.

G3 is an excellent learning tool, fly long and fly often. G3 will teach you all the basics and make you a much better pilot, but it is no substitute for an instructor on the first few flights.

The camera is a lot of fun and the LT-40 will have no problem with it, but do not complicate things too much until you are comfortable with the basics. There is a lot that your brain and thumbs have to learn and you would hate to lose the plane because you were thinking about filming.

This hobby is a lot of fun, but one of the biggest causes of lost planes is impatience. Take your time and follow the learning curve and you will have a much more rewarding experience. Your wallet will thank you for it.

Good Luck and have fun.

Chris