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Old 04-16-2003 | 12:42 AM
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Default Fast & Stable

Fast: Has to do with power to weight and lack of drag. An engine at the top of the recommended range will make any plane fly fast (a relative term) with a smaller diameter high pitch propeller used. Any of the planes you mentioned will fly fast with the high end of engine selection and a high pitch prop.

Stable: Has to do with the airframe design. A plane that is more maneuverable (aerobatic) is less stable. A plane that is more stable is less maneuverable. You can't have both. It is always a compromise. None of the planes you have selected would be considered stable. An aerobatic plane by design is maneuverable (hence less stable).

The Super Sportster mentioned above is a good middle of the road plane. Not too stable and not too maneuverable. Probably a good choice if you were flying "pattern" type planes in the past. The Synergy is a top quality "pattern" plane that simply goes where you point it.

In any case seek some local help before trying to put any plane in the air after a time away from flying. Welcome back to the hobby and RC Universe.

Let us know what your goals are so we could clarify the answers.

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