OK, Let me hear it, what would your suggestion on the best 3D trainer setup? What plane, engine and servos would you use or do you use?

saito .82 ,UCD 40 and i use a hitec 645 on rudder and JR 527's on everything else cause i had them

Hmm...sorry to hear your search function isn't working

What kind of palne are you looking for?
Scale?
Edge 540, Extra 330

no scale?
Ucan do or something like that?


Foam?
3dfoamy built with blucore...

What have you flown and what are you looking to fly?

a 40% Carden Extra 330 would do very nicely too with a DA150

ModelTec Majic

with an OS 46AX..plane and Motor about $212...
I use standard Futaba 3004 BB servos
You will need to install stearing, nose or tail wheel

A GREAT PLANE TO LEARN 3d AND TO FLY 3D

I would go with a Mojo 40 or 60. For the 40 put in a Saito 72, the 60 a Saito 91 or mag. 91

Standard servos on the 40 and high torques for the 60 size.

They are awesome flying planes, easy to build, extremely durable for learning 3D with, just in case ya dork it or something. If ya do dork it, they are easily repairable.

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www.3DFoamy.com planes are awesome if you want to get a foamie.

I have flown the Funtana 40, Phoenix Funstar, Magic, Magic Extra and the TT Spirit 3D. Best of the lot is the TT Spirit 3D if you are talking about a beginner for 3D. She is easy to handle, responsive, very easy to Prop Hang (lousy knife edge if not mixed), very good slow speed handling, does not really have any bad tendencies (unlike the small prob with the F40 dropping a wing), will do an inverted Harrier without any complain.

This plane will give you very strong vertical with a mere TT46 (APC 11x5 prop). Standard servos are enough, I was using Futaba 3003s only.

I think it might be here monday if ups gets its stuff together, a ucd46 with a saito 100 and jr 537s all around,central hobbies carbon fiber rods,dubro pinned hinges,quick locking clevisis, and ball connecters on the servo arms.

[link=http://www.horizonhobby.com/Shop/ByCategory/Product/Default.aspx?ProdID=EFL2000]tribute 3d trained me[/link] great starter plane if you use the brushless setup

but if you want something more advanced try the [link=http://www.horizonhobby.com/Shop/ByCategory/Product/Default.aspx?ProdID=EFL2125]yak 54 3d[/link]

the best 3d trainer is

omp katana 46 , os 46AX, standard servos

the best 3d trainer is

omp katana 46 , os 46AX, standard servos

nitro engines have there limitations

why did you say that?,most know that everything has its limitations,now give us something to think about[sm=confused.gif]

Consider Tufflight's 4D - It looks like it can take crashes very well while you're learning. Check out the videos on their website.

I have/had three of the above mentioned planes. The real answer is how much can you afford, you will probably go through several/many planes. How big is your flying field? What do other guys you know fly so they can help you with set up. Computer simulator speeds up the learning curve. Search out 3 D web sites. www.flyingcirkus.com has 3D university with good down loads of 3D flying basics. There are other websites that have information on aerobatic trimming charts... learn them and use them. You must learn to set up the plane correctly. Get really good at basic aerobatics. So far my favorite is OMP 46 Kantana with Magnum 53 (cheapest, I have destroyed 4 engines in crashes), 12-4 prop, Hitec 475 servos. Do not try to skimp on servos. Profile planes are easier and quicker to build, and generally fly great. Generally, so I am told, the bigger planes are easier to fly, unless you stick on too big a motor. Simple Plastic Airplane (3D) Designs are the cheapest and most durable, good for learning basics, but an advance pilot will feel they don't fly as well as more expensive kits.

cost me $500.00 to do 3d ......hs-55 servos rule!......[link=http://californiadetail.tripod.com/3dairplanes] my 3d plane[/link]

Started with a magic, it rocked, but the majic extra even better, with .46-.52 2S, UCD 46 with Saito .91 or .50SX. The former you can use std servos, the later try Futaba 3010's on ailerons and rudder, std on the elevator halfs. The UCD .46 very slow and forgiving, but on a budget the magic extra 300, cheap fun and can do pattern training better than the UCD.

So many planes, so many good choices. Have fun!!!