the big knock seems to be the cost for this plane. whenever this topic comes up, what more do I need for my NEXTAR it turns into a bash the plane to bits and allot of the comments come from people who don't even own the plane. the comment its a dog what trainer isnt.

to many gadgets, the tips well I couldn't tell the difference, the flaps do slow the plane down and I used them till I felt comfortable with my landings, the sim although a single plane version did work and helped me, and other than the mustang PTS what trainer comes with one.

the components futaba radio arguably one of the best brands out there ,OS 46 a awesome engine and can go in any intermediate second or third plane allong with the radio without AFS, the airframe sturdy and reliable built for abuse easy to repair and looks like a real plane in the air.

cost is, you get what you pay for biased as I may be for OS and futaba the tower line of trainers will fly just as well as any other but sorry the engine tower 40 where is that going other than sitting in the garage the 46 is the smallest engine I have and there are a large # of second level planes that need that size to fly well.
I have also helped club members epoxy trainers back together after hard landings/crashes that the NEXTAR handled without a problem the question was what do I need for my NEXTAR not what do you think of my NEXTAR our poster bailed out after post #3 how about a elec.starter with battery, field box for tools, glow starter,4 way wrench, misc. screwdrivers , allen wrench set, . wake up people the guy sounded like he already had the plane why knock his choice in purchase