Ok I think I have narrowed down my choice of trainers to 4 last final contenders. From what I can see this is the basic rundown of each plane...
***Contestant One: Hangar 9 Xtra Easy***
Pros:
Easy to build
Large size
5 Chanel Comp Radio
Extras like drop box
Cons:
Underpowered engine
"Boring"
Questions:
Is the engine THAT underpowered or is it not really an issue?
Is the radio very good or is it a really dodgy computer radio?
Are the extras like the drop box and camera holder fun or are they more a gimmick?
***Contestant Two: Hobbico Superstar 40***
Pros:
Very good Reviews
Good "flying capabilities"
Cons:
Price (almost $300 Aussie dollars more expensive than Xtra Easy or alpha trainer by my calculations)
Doesn't seem to have any really outstanding features
Questions:
What is the 4 Channel radio that comes with this like?
***Contestant Three: Hangar 9 Alpha Trainer***
Pros:
Easy to use engine
Powerful engine
Price
Cons:
3 Bladed prop
Questions:
Because this engine is so "newbie friendly" does this mean that I cannot use it for future planes?
What does the flywheel, which looks only like a little piece of plastic do?
If the 3 bladed prop breaks is it too hard to replace or will a different one affect performance?
***Contestant Four: Kadet LT 40***
Pros:
Size
For only $800 Aussie Everything is included!
A fair bit of building so I will understand better hoe it works
Cons:
Looks bad (well cmon you have to have a little style!)
Seems kind of unsturdy
Questions:
I haven't done as much research on this plane as the others, but it seems a little cheap. Is it a good plane?
Finally
I would be prepared to purchase any of these planes, although if I am correct in saying that the Superstar 40 would cost about $1000 Australian ($500 or so US) it is out of my price range unless I can get a second job or convince the Hobby shop to give me a free engine if I work on their web page
. Also, while looking at these planes I came across a few things:
Why would you need an engine starter if you can just spin the prop with the stick? Is it really that hard to flip it a few times by hand?
What is a glow plug igniter?
I will be interested to see what you all think. Thanks for any help you can provide!
