Is this plane and basically the whole series easy to fly? I live in the city and i need a 3d plane fast since they dont require much space, and my flying field is a long way from here. After a .40 glow trainer, do you think i can take on a bird like this? If not, what planes should i master before i get these. The Shock flyers mention that they are suitable for novice pilots, and since it is the same thing as this, will i be able to just fly around? Im not talking abbout the aerobatics, but the stability and speed; is it good for me? Thanks alot,

Michal

Try a Wattage Cessna.

I fly foamies, Zagis, Glow( various size and types...) and I think that the 3D foamies (as a catagory) are probably the most difficult to fly.....

they are fun and I just build mine out of fan fold foam...and they fly well....

But they are very quick, skitterish (sp?) and just wild in the air.... now....that is a good thing with flying experience... and they flip and roll like nobodies business, but they are not easy to fly........


just my .02

If you can get a trainer 40 up and down easily then a 3D on low rates will be a nice start. It's the same deal just less kinetic energy.

I'd say you might want to get a foamy with some dihedral or at least a high wing first. The 3D foamies really react fast and the slightest bit of wind can blow them all over the place. I love my 3D foamy, but it is not easy to fly. It requires non-stop attention and correction to keep it where I want it. Course if you are really good with your trainer you might be able to handle a 3D foamy on low rates.

what foamie 3d wouold you guys recommend? I think the great planes look nice, but also i would like something made out of epp, for those misfortunate actions. I dont mean to brag but my instructor says i can get out of trouble very well, so lets say im 40 feet in the air, and something goes wrong, i can fix it. PLus ive been using FMS consistently but i need to get a usb interlink so i can hook up my tx, got any site where i can buy them?

I agree with the other guys. Foamies would be a handfull for a new/novice flyer. If your not used to using the Rudder constently(AND I MEAN CONSTENTLY) I would get some more time on the trainer.
If you would like to try one, any of them(your choice) will give you a good challenge.
Try it at the flying field with your insructor first and see what you think.
You don't know, until you try!!

Hmmm well i disagre slightly, Foamies CAN be a hand full yes, BUT set up a 3D plane with smaller throws, a bit forward CG and they make an excelent park flier, i've had a guy learn on a www.3dfoamy.com Catabria, set up as a park flier.

I agree with Woodsy. So true. But I would still get your instructor to give you an extra thumb or two for the first few trys. Repairs will be fewer and cheaper, FOR SURE!!!
"Air time is much better than repair time"

There are a few things that will help you as a beginner.

Make it light for indoor flight.....REAL light, the lighter the better.
Use Expo, and plenty of it.
Learn that rudder. Learn that rudder. (this is critical)
Learn to fly it slow. Dont be afraid to pull the power off. Cruise around at a speed just high enough to keep it airborne, and no faster.
Like any plane, the faster you fly, the faster it will maneuver.
Trim your plane so that when you pull off the power, the nose doesnt drop.

These should improve your chances of success.