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Old 09-12-2007 | 12:49 PM
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Default RE: nexstar, alpha 40,typhoon easiest to fly

I respect that.

I did not have any problems with mine. I did, however, have one bad landing where I ended up landing angular to the center line and ended up crossing a berm. The berm forced the left side of the main gear backwards and shattered the plastic gizmo that held the gear in place (if you recall, it snaps in place on the RTF). I ended up epoxying the whole kit-n'-kaboodle in place. Other than that, the wing held up to my abuse, and I certainly gave it some... so I liked it. In fact, to my knowledge, it still flys (third owner, I think).

Now with that said, I do have a Hobbico Super Star RTF that I bought as a club trainer and fly that regularly. I bring it to the field in case someone wants to buddy box with it. And, just to keep it running good, fly it once or twice a flying session. It too flys pretty well, but it is somewhat smaller than the Nexstar, and I do like the additional size in the trainer.

CGr.