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Old 10-05-2006 | 08:12 AM
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Default RE: what kind of 3d plane ?

All of those planes would probably be close to the same.

However if you only have a limited number of flights on a trainer, these might be a bit difficult for you honestly. They have a pretty sharp leading edge and a thin airfoil so they are going to be a lot less stable than your trainer. Planes like you are suggesting require faster landings and although really stable looking in the hands of a good pilot are a little tricky to fly when they are going slow. Landings are the most dangerous and if you get them just a little too slow in a turn or on landing, they will tipstall and literally fall right out of the sky.


I do not have any specific suggestions but only suggest that you look for something with a thicker wing and a more rounded leading edge, at least out towards the wing tips. I am not sure what is carried in Germany but any thick winged profile plane or 3D/Fun fly would be as good for your needs and at your level would offer a much better plane to learn with. Maybe a Flip 3D, OMP Profile, Hype 3D, Mojo or their German equivalents would be your best bet. I started on a U CAN DO, and loved it. But that might not be your style?