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Old 04-13-2003 | 02:25 AM
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pingflood
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Default Second beginner type plane

Hi everyone, first post here.

I bought a GWS Slow Stick and GWS radio a little while back. Put it together, and went through a few sets of landing gear -- it's enjoyable but it's often a little breezy around here and it doesn't seem to do too well in 10+ mph winds. So, my question is, is there another plane that's inexpensive, electric, pretty easy to fly, and a little more capable of handling breezy days? I love the looks of the GWS A-10, but I read that one has some trouble with wind, too.

Also, wanted to get your opinion on ailerons. I've flown tons of flight sims since I was a kid, as well as a lot of FMS lately, and I feel as if I'm missing them when I'm flying the slow stick. Is it a Really Bad Idea for a beginner to fly an aileron equipped plane, or could I get away with it?

I have access to a r/c field (a former small aircraft airfield that shut down years ago, and a local club got permits to fly there), as well as a lot of smaller spots I can fly (nothing too quick).

Thanks!