Question: How many get past the first trainer?
Well, after reading everything that everyone has to say, I just couldn't keep my two cents to myself. I started flying in August, first time out I landed the plane. A few weeks later I soloed and got signed off. I went to the field every day possible most of the summer. I got bored with the trainer and moved on to Thunder Tiger Cloud Dancer and also a 48" stop sign. What I find is that after every few flights with the other planes, I always end up back on the trainer doing things that I am comfortable with only on the trainer! I am continuing to fly the other planes to continue to build the confidence with them as well, but I suggest that when you go to the field, you bring along old reliable.
When will I quit taking the trainer to field? Probably never, it seems that no matter what I am flying (even my aeroworks 300 profile) I like to end the day with a slow relaxing flight with the trainer.
By the way, the new project at hand is the 35% 300 extra build along in the AMA magazine. Anyone have 3W or DA100 for sale?
5 months into the sport and 10 planes in the basement. All of them flyable, guess I got the bug.....ya think?