I wouldnt argue with that statement to much other than to say my subject title may be somewhat missleading. In this case "solo" is a club rule that allows new members to "solo" . I've flown Gliders on and off for 25 years. In June I decided to finally buy an engine for this Aerostar that I built 20 years ago and give powered flight a go.. I knew enough to find and join a club with an instructor, we met once a week for 5-6 weeks over the summer, I did my required 4 takeoffs and landings, in front of the guys, and got the ok to solo 9/13. Then I could fly more often which is what I needed. I've been flying 2-3 days a week ( I know, its only been 3 weeks! ) I feel good taking off & landing, Been playing with Immalmans, loops, split S, rolls, stalls, inverted. Not all pretty mind you but I am getting a feel for the plane. I definatly would have prefered to keep flying this trainer until its to cold and then I was going to build something like a four* kit over the winter...

Now I need a new plan.
I want an ARF for the TTPro .36 so I can get flying quick before the snow arrives.
Nothing fancy, something I can beat up and continue to learn on.
Something like the Sonic Low Wing sport trainer airplane kit from Phoenix Aircraft Models ChuckW Mentions in a later post. (thanks Chuck
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I will save and rebuild the Aerostar to use as a backup plane. ( waiting for the TTPro .36 to become available again )

Meanwhile I'll get my fix flyin the easy glider. I'm off right now to maiden with the new brushless motor install....


Thanks
Steve