ORIGINAL: Ed Smith
just because there are no airlerons has nothing to do with being a trainer.three of the best trainer designs were 3 channel designs,s-ray,h-ray,kadet.there were others.
So why do airplanes have ailerons? Maybe you are not too particular about learning to fly properly in the U.S. The training programme stipulated by the Canadian national association (M.A.A.C.) stipulates all four functions are mandatory.
Ed S
Better question.
Why didn't the Wright brothers use ailerons? Oh I guess its because they didn't fly in Canada.
You are aware, I assume that in the event of a three channel plane the rudder would be on the aileron channel any way so its still being used on the correct and normal stick and therefore the student really doesn't know the difference any way except perhaps in ground handling. Maybe Canada has too many big brothers watching things they don't really need to be watching.
As for the original question I probably would have bought a 25 to start with but if a 15 is what ya got then by all means give it try. I wonder how well it will fly at all, gliders fly very well but they are light. The Dynaflite Butterfly weighs in at 50 OZ. just over 3 lbs. how much is this thing gonna weigh and what is its new and improved wing loading going to be. keep us posted it will be interesting to see.