ORIGINAL: Mx314
What about the NEXSTAR AFS? I know 3D and trainers are very different, I just want one with some capabilities of 3D flight.
"3D" planes are different animals.
They have large control surfaces with high deflection.
They tend to be mid winged planes ( as opposed to high wing trainers ) and posess good axial roll, while having NO self righting capabilities.
The Nexstar does not fall into this catagory.
That said you can perform some aerobatics with the Nexstar, as you can with most trainers.
If you get one, you'll tend to keep it for a good while.
3D planes are notoriously BAD trainers because of their characteristics.
AFS? Well, let's say that you should DISABLE it immediately...
AFS has been the cause of many lost Nexstars at our club.