armody

It all accords what you whant to do next, pattern aerobatics, 3D or scale flight, they are different disciplines that to a certain extent need different flight carrateristics, hence different aircraft, I think you could learn the most from a good 3D machine as long as you do not fall into the trap of thinking you can land everything as slow as a 3D, I have a Weston Hype fitted with the West 50 as supplied and I love it, this aircraft comes out when all others are grounded due to wind, it is so manouvreable and fun to fly, in the wind backwards as well, even landing backwards, knocking off the rudder and tailwheel assembly, 5min job to re=attach. I have also knocked off the elevator as the ballance tabs on the front touch the ground on the extream movements I use, I just love this aeoplane, it is just silly and so much fun.

I do use the Hype with reduced throws on a buddy box for some of our chaps just to give them a feel of a highly manouvreable airframe and all have favourable comments.

Mike