ORIGINAL: Blazer1
I am getting comfortable flying the kadet LT-40 and thinking about purchasing my second plane. I will continue to fly the Kadet until I am certain I am ready but would like to go ahead and buy my next plane to be ready just in case something bad happens. I am leaning towards two different planes and several different engines. This is a two part question, plane and engine. What combo do you like?
Ultra Stick 40 w/ Evolution .46 (cheap and I am comfortable with this engine, its on my trainer.)
w/ O.S. AX .55 ( a great engine, with plenty of power, but will it make much difference compared to the cheaper Evolution?)
w/ Saito .82 ( awesome sound and power, but the COST!!)
Pulse XT 60 w/ O.S. AX .75 ( from what I hear, should be a rocket!)
w/ Evolution .61 (just enough engine but a lot of savings, I am a little worried about the larger Evolution)
w/ Saito .82 (enough motor but for a little more you can get the .100 saito)
w/ Saito .100 ( power to spare, but pricey)
So what do you think? I know I will have to wait on ordering the Pulse 60 , but I am in know hurry. Is there a better plane and engine I have over looked? As long as it is not a 4 Star 40, great plane I know but not for me.
None of the Above. The Kadet LT-40 is about the easiest powered airplane to fly that can be found. Stepping big as you plan can result in real heart-burn. Who the _ell am I to say that? Well just a modeler that has been in power modeling for over 60 years and RC for 37 years. I have instructed since almost Day-One in RC, well before the buddy box existed. So just an old geezer that has been through some real heart-burns!! [
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Rather than a long diatribe about all the fancy stuff and all that power, let me suggest something to you. Learn to FLY a spirited but forgiving machine that is very easy to fly as low-wingers go, and can be a real ball.
The combinations are from the Super Tigre 45-51 or Thundertiger 40/46 Pro combined with either the World Models Sky-Raider or LA-40.
http://www.airborne-models.com/html/...p?ProductID=91
Great flying machines and you will be in another world as compared to the Lt-40. Be like going from a pick-up truck to a Ferrari (sp??), You will have to learn to get ahead of either machine, because unlike the LT-40, they will not wait for you to make decisions.
These shown are for Club 40 racing so they are powered by ST .40s which is plenty. Good luck.
edited for typos. probably missed a few.
