I am inteested in learning 3D. I have a Great Planes Sukhoi. Is this a good plane to learn 3d on or should i find something else?

Thanks,
Jennifer

Slinger15...the easiest way to learn 3D is with the easiest plane and simplistic setup. If you have the bucks a Tensor is the plane to get. It flies slow, low and stable.


Good luck, FRED

EDIT: Sorry for some odd reason I was reading sukhoi and thinking yak...so pardon my initial response.

Yes, the sukhoi should be just fine for 3D flying. I havent seen one yet, but based on what I can see from pics, its got all the makings of a fine 3D plane. Looks very simular to a shockflyer and they fly great!


If you're an accomplished flyer, Id recommend any of the shockfliers as a first 3D plane, but the specific ones Id go for is either a Yak54 or the Edge540 shockflyers, as they are best suited for 3D in my opinion. When built light, they are very docile, yet maneuverable planes. The shockflyers are surprisingly fairly resilient. Even a bad smack-up can usually be fixed with a bottle of foam-safe CA.

If you're still learning the basics of aerobatics, I say download some plans and build a Fanfold plane. You'll save quite a bit of money, going this route while you are banging things up learning.

I wouldnt recommend the Tensor4D for a beginner to 3D to learn on. While its certainly a VERY capable plane, it can be a handful to fly, even for experienced pilots. This is mainly due to its odd flight charectoristics. Its also EXTREMELY fragile, and wont take much punishment. One good smack, and its toast. Ive been through 2 of them myself. At $50+ for a kit...it can be an expensive way to learn.

Just noticed...."Jennifer"

Nice to see some female pilots on the board. Very rarely do we see any. Come to think of it, I dont think Ive ever met a female model aviation pilot.

If you want to go out and trash a plane trying to learn-thats not really the way to go.

I would recommend getting a flight simulator- that way you have pretty much unlimited planes.
Here are some Flight sims:
Reflex XTR(my favorite)
Real Flight G2,G3(i belive that this is a waste of money)
Aerofly pro deluxe(i have not used it but i have heard it is okay)

it is different to see a girl on this website

I have settled on a 3d plane(Yak 55 profile shock flier w/400XT brushless). I already know how to fly pretty well. I am 15 years old and have been flying for about 5 years. I have a simulator, and i practice on it everyday and can hover and do some other 3d stunts on it. I've flown glow and electric. Currently flying a Great Planes Slinger with a Zagi 400 reversed timed motor and have flown it in 20 mph winds with ease. Also flying a Tiger Stick. I think my next step in flying is an electric 3d plane. My dad and i fly together daily. He is my mechanic/pit-boss. Before we put the plane together, we are going to trace if onto a depron sheet incase needed.
Thanks for the advice,
Jennifer[8D]

That yak looks like fun. Be sure and post your opinion once you fly it. Good choice going with brushless. 3D planes are much more fun when they have LOTS of power.

YOU GO 3D'N ---GIRL!!!!!!!!!

Jennifer,
Oh well if you are good with a sim and have flown for 5 years then you should be good to go

I am also 15 and fly with my dad regularly-
But yeah, i have heard alot of good things about the Yak 55....more power=more fun

What you do with your dad is different. My sisters are always complaining about my dad spending too much time with me instead of them.
Are you an only child?

i have two sisters.

I got my yak up in the air yesterday. It flew great. It is a great plane to start 3D on. thanks for the advice.

Jennifer[8D]

Cool,

So type up a mini-review, and post some pics.

Have you tried hovering yet?

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