ORIGINAL: Missileman
ORIGINAL: RTice
The slow V is not much of an airplane at all. Waste of money IMO. it is only 2 channel with throttle controlling the altittude.
With all due respect, I think you have the slo-v mixed up with something else.
Skyfly has a rudder and a single elevator.
Slo-v does not have a rudder but does have two elevators...and the v-tail...so altitude is not only controlled by the throttle.
They both are 3-ch proportional.
You're right. I was equating it to other Parkzone V-tail planes I have. all junk. I still maintain the Skyfly is a better airplane for the price.
Got a few more dollars the Hobbyzone Super Cub is better yet.
I just flew my Firebird Commander 2 for the first time. It's not a bad little airplane, but there are a few problems with it. First off, if the wind is anything more than 5 MPH, don't fly. You will end up on the ground faster than you left it. Second, make sure you TURN OFF the A.C.T. It is of little to no help, and as far as I am concerned, it holds back a new pilot from really learning the basics of flying the airplane. Also, it seems to be quite nose heavy and will need some weight in the tail.
If you haven't yet gotten an airplane, I would recommend the F-22 Raptor PTS from Hangar 9. It's gotten some bad raps because of the lower power it posesses, but that can easily be changed. Also, you will need to fly the airplane right down to the ground. They also have a great looking P-51 PTS, also an excellent beginner plane. I have both, and they are both ALOT of fun to fly, and BOTH can be switched into really great sport planes once you have mastered them with the PTS equipment still on them.
Steve