I have come to the experts for advice. I have about 40 flights on a superstar trainer and I am currently flying a Vmar V-stick (about 15 flights). I have purchased a Kyosho Breitling Cap .60 via the internet. Can I fly something like this, or should I list the plane in the classifieds? Am I biting off more than I can chew? Please let me know before I do anything stupid!

Matt

The easiest and safest way to find out is to have a local experienced flyer test fly the plane for you, and hand you the transmitter when the plane is fairly high. (or use a buddy box)

If it's too difficult for you to fly, simply have the experienced flyer land it, and save it for another day. Often, the best way to tame a "hot" plane is simply to throttle back.

Good luck!

Can you handle it? Yes, Are you more likely to crack it up than someone with more flying time? Yep! Don't mean to burst your bubble, but I've seen guys who have to move up fast, and it sometimes gets expensive for them, or they get in a mode where they're afraid to do anything but laps. When you're in the early learning stages it pays not to get too attached to a plane, hone your rebuilding skills and wring it out for all it's worth for a while. Then move on to something hotter. Just my .02 and I don't know anything about you, so take it for what it's worth.

Thank you for responding, that is why I came to this forum! I appreciate any advice, warnings, ect.... I hope more people reply too.

PS

Should I stick with this plane, or does someone have a better idea for a 3rd plane?

well... I started with a world models frontier senior with an O.S 46. It had a 80" wing span and only a 46. It was just about imposible to crash this thing, It would float up ther all day! A month after with only about 30 flights I got myself a superchicmunk 60. It was nothing like I was used to!!! My first flight was VERY VERY Scary!! I can't belive I got it down!!!. I cut the ATV's in half and gave it another shot, and things went great. I'd say you can definatly handle it just have someone buddy you one the first flight so you can get the feel of it. I made a big mistake by taking it up alone, someone could have got seriously hurt! I have been flyin about 3 months now and flown many different planes no problem... Its a step up but you can handle it!

Chad

Okay here's some more advise.

I was where you are at about 6 years ago...the next step can be a bit scary, but the following should help. My apologies if this avise is too obvious...it wasn't for me at the time.

1) Make sure ABSOLUTELY sure the engine runs reliable at all throttle settings...you don't need the added scare of a flame out. Get comfortable with setting the engine up...I like to use a tack so that I'm sure I have richened the high speed 200/300 rpms. Also make sure the engine runs in different attitudes ... inverted and vertical.

2) Ensure all control throws are setup per the instructions...

3) Highly recommend expo if you have it...this will tame the highly responsive airplane.

4) Seal all control surfaces. Safer and better control

5) CG CG...make certain that your CG is set per the recommendation in the manual for first flights.

If by chance you don't have a manual the following link will give you the throws and CG #s.

http://www.kyosho.com/techsupport/technotes.html

6) During you first flight ... hopefully with someone more experienced ... perform a few high altitude stalls to get a feeling for how slow she will go. This will help on landings because you will have a better idea of how fast she'll need to fly.

good luck and keep us posted.

Mike

Hi,
I was in exactly the same place a few years back as mrc100, his comments are spot on.
All i would add is you should be able to handle the plane, its more down to how its setup.
When i test flew my Cap 232 for the first time the controls were set soft and the CoG slightly forward just to make sure i would be ok. As it turns out the model flew like a trainer, then i bumped up the rates and moved the CoG back once i was comfortable...this was done gradualy to make sure everything would be controllable.
I would also suggest having someone with some knowledge of the plane standing with you "just in case" or at least to offer advice if required.
Just my $0.2.
Good Luck and most importantly have fun!

Hey indyflyer, let me know where you fly and I'm sure I can get you hooked up with someone to help. I fly mostly at plainfield and I have friends at all of the clubs in town. It can be a handful but with someone to help teach you what to watch for it shouldn't be too bad.
Later,,,basmntdweller