I picked up a used Tiger 60 late last year. I had soloed sometime in August and was looking for the proverbial "second plane". I went to a swap meet and picked up a kit built 60 with everything but a radio (OS 61). I only managed to get about 3 flights on it before the flying year ended. Since I hadn't flown since last year I decided to get a few flights on the old trainer before moving to the Tiger. I flew the trainer on a fairly windy day and did ok, but had some trouble controlling the plane in the wind. The next day I took the Tiger out and was pretty nervous about flying it since I had replaced the TX and RX and was unsure what the trims were going to be. I had no problem with the trims and made a short first flight to set the trims. We had a 90 degree xwind of at least 10 kts and I had no problem taking off or landing. In fact during the takeoff run the Tiger will remain on the ground until I give a little up elevator. (I fly on a grass strip that it pretty rough.) Landing is a joy also. I can pull the throttle back to idle just before the base turn and glide it right in. My buddy (another fairly new pilot) was very impressed with all my landings. I would like to have taken credit, but the Tiger is VERY easy to land, and once down stays down.

I must admit that so far I am finding the Tiger easier to fly than my trainer! Easier to takeoff and land, and will not tip over when taxiing down wind. Fly the Tiger you will fall in love with it. I managed to put ~1/2 gallon of fuel through mine today and plan to do the same tomorrow!

Regards,
Jerry