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Old 09-12-2007 | 05:22 AM
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Default RE: Which one is less forgiving?

I own both the Tiger 60 and the Tiger 120. Both fly like they are on rails and perform very well. But, they are not beginner aircraft. Both are low-wing type aerobatic 'trainers' but the word trainer is a bit obscure in this case. You really should learn to fly something that is more of a trainer (see Ken's list at the beginning of the Beginners forums) and use one of those. The Cessana is not, by any means, an trainer.

JetMech said it. Speed and altitude are your friends. During take off, keep the throttle at full and let it climb with only a little elevator. Excessive elevator will produce a stall and cause you lots of problems, depending on your altitude. Climb gently and turn right or left to "get in the pattern" then level out, reduce the throttle for a cruise speed, then trim the roll and climb/descend adjustments for hands-off straight and level flight (aileron and elevator, and if necessary, rudder). As soon as you change throttle settings, all bets are off for the previous trim settings and it will require another trim adjustment (albeit slight, it will still climb if more throttle and descend if less throttle).

CGr