ORIGINAL: 509boatman55
Thanks guys!! I have not started my RC project yet but it will be a sport/trainer-I have an OS 40 FP and have been flying a Greatplanes realflight simulator for several monthstime permiting I will be flying this summer. One more question-although I really enjoy building, I would consider an ARF for my first time out if you all think that would be a better route and have a specific recomendation or two. I don't want something with auto-correction electronics although I really enjoy flying the Nexstar on the sim-(with the gimmicks turned off) Thanks again for your kind and prompt responsesG.C.Arlt in sunny Eastern Washington
You're welcome, Boatman.
The simulator is great practice.
As you are an experienced builder, I would suggest to start off a commercially available kit of a proven trainer (Sig, Goldberg, etc.).
There is much information available, if you have the time to read through.
Right here in RCU, there are two excellent threads:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8503667/tm.htm
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4537845/tm.htm
Also AMA E-publication:
http://www.masportaviator.com/index.asp (Pull down the main menu on the left)
For kit reviews:
http://www.masportaviator.com/fh_otfl.asp
For trimming:
http://www.masportaviator.com/ah.asp?CatID=8&ID=141 (Series of three articles)
Best regards!