ORIGINAL: Stickbuilder
CheeseNeggs,
It sounds as if your mind is made up. You asked for advise, and are questioning the advise that these experienced flyers are giving you. If you want to spend your money on a jet, then have at it. I hope that this is the only model airplane that you will ever destroy. (something tells me that it won't be) Be prepared to pick up the pieces. Take a large plastic trash bag to the flying field with you. It's considered bad manners to leave that much trash and junk scattered and lying about.
When experienced modellers tell you that you need to buy a trainer, and seek the help from a qualified instructor, then you might wish to listen. That advise is free. Wadding up a model airplane is not. Trust me, you will destroy this model, and probably any of the 3-D models that you listed. You need to master the basics of a full function model airplane before you try advanced models or aerobatics. If you won't follow the advise of those who cared enough to answer your post, then do what you wish. It goes with being 15 years old. You will understand that in about 20 or so years.
Best of luck to you. (look for a well paying job, I think you are going to need one)
Bill, AMa 4720
WACO Brotherhood #1
wow, your being a complete *******.(no offence. Im not trying to start a flaming thread) Seriously. Im getting the feeling you think I think that im going to go out and buy a jet and fly it as soon as i get it finished. NO. My uncle is an experienced rc pilot, and he could help me with learning the basics and i could use his software.
From what ive heard, the new- up to date software, Is pretty damn close to the real thing. If I can fly a jet on software, why couldnt i in real life??? If the software is realalistic, then there is no reason i couldnt. Also, this thread is the only one that ive read with people saying they are so hard to fly. MOst people ive heard say they the same difficulty as a regular 3-channel. Just my 2 cents.
also, what about the plane i listed above a couple post back. It is a cessna 172. It is supposed to be a good airolon trainer and easy to fly. I am however, a bit intimidated by it being a 4-channel. what do you think??? thanks