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Old 05-25-2007 | 05:02 AM
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Default RE: First Plane! Which between the two

No electric plane is going to be easy for a new pilot to handle in the wind, that's one of the reasons that learning to fly on a glow-trainer, in my opinion, seems easier. Glow planes usually weigh more and have better control authority.

Once I learned to fly my Nexstar glow trainer, I was able to go back and start flying my Aerobird much better than when I was first starting out. The Super Cub is going to be easier to teach yourself to fly with than the Aerobird, so you should definitely consider making the switch.

I had problems with the tail boom staying aligned on my Aerobird after I crashed it once or twice, it started to flex and move around where it attached to the main fuselage. I also had problems keeping the tail controls trimmed properly, the cheap plastic screws and fishing line that were installed were imprecise, to say the least.

The solid controls, traditional "t" tail, and full fuselage of the Super Cub make it easier to control and easier to fine tune.

The toughest thing that you will have to remember is to stay patient and don't try to fly when there is even a moderate breeze. You will need near calm wind conditions to fly successfully until you get a few hours of flying experience under your belt and can control the plane with confidence.

Good shopping and good luck!