ORIGINAL: zildjian1992
I'm in the market for a good beginner plane that can put me on the right track to flying. I need suggestions as to what would be a good trainer/beginner plane. I would really like to just buy a trainer, and learn on my own. What are some good planes?
PS: Please, no one suggest those parkzone firebird commanders or anything like that, thanks.
Well, if that's really what you want, get a flying field about a half mile by a quarter mile. Stand with the sun at your back. Learn how to range check your plane and verify control direction. Maybe get a hundred hours on a flight sim. Learn how to adjust your engine, break it in before flying, and adjust it on the rich side, just a couple clicks.
Pick a good trainer like the LT-40, or the Eagle II, or maybe a Telemaster or an RCM Trainer 40. The Tower 40 is what I use for instruction, not a bad choice. As soon as the plane is in the air, cut the throttle back to about 50 to 60 percent, and don't hesitate to throttle back more if the plane seems too fast.
Since that's all you asked for, I'll stop there. Please have someone present with a video recorder, just in case you want to review the action.
Good luck,
Dave Olson