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Old 07-17-2007 | 05:29 PM
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Default RE: Shoestring for second plane?


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Not a good second plane. Here is a review of the plane.
http://www.greatplanes.com/reviews/gpma1325-rcm.html
This is a quote directly from the review:

The Shoestring is extremely easy to build, but it's definitely not a beginner's airplane. You should have two or three other airplanes under your belt and, due to the landing characteristics, at least one of the prior airplanes should've been a taildragger. The airplane goes right where you point it. Due to the low drag, racing configuration, it does not slow down on final like the more "draggy" airplanes you may be used to, and requires good throttle and attitude management to land well.
The full scale version of this plane was designed for one thing, going fast. That will translate down to the model as well. If you already have the plane I'd recommend that you hang it up on the ceiling and look at it while you get some more experience under your belt. Maybe a 3rd or 4th plane possibly, but I wouldn't recommend it as a second plane.

Ken