ORIGINAL: Insanemoondoggie
3D planes and Trainers are very different from each other in design and performance .
Trainers are designed to teach you the skills needed to move into 3D and has a stronger airframe , which well handle the {Ut-Oh`s} better. 3D plane are built so light , that a hard landing will break them.
I just moved into 3D a month ago. On 3D rates there is no room for error . I have had a few humbling experiences , at which time I drag out the trainer and go back to the basic`s for a while.
Humbling?
Make sure you get good and bored with a trainer, before trying to advance to anything else.
Just last Saturday, I tried to re-maiden a 3D/Pattern hybrid. I was/am nowhere near ready for an aircraft with that much sensitivity. The real world is quite different than the sims. Although, the sims are a great way to become accustomed to radio controls. My Freestyle is still MIA. Up in a tree, tall grass, or water (God forbid). And, the search goes on.
Have fun,
EJ