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Old 08-12-2003 | 06:16 AM
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Default Second Plane

It's hard to find a plane that will do all styles of aerobatics. Without going into too much detail, the problem is that different aerodynamics is required for those two styles. That is why 3D/fun fly types have low aspect ratios (stubby fat wings) and are short coupled (tail close to wing.) Traditional aerobatic planes have higher AR's, typically a bit of double taper or even straight trailing edge and a long moment. Most planes that claim to do both have made a compromise somewhere and probably don't do either very well. Of course there are exceptions and you can find planes that do both 3D and traditional aerobatics quite well. I have two planes that both excel at 3D and precision. However, none of the planes you listed would excel at both.

That said... The SE is a fine choice and I think you will enjoy that plane. Just keep in mind that it is really geared toward fun fly type flying. That is not to say that it won't fly most traditional aerobatics, it just won't do it anywhere close to what the Ultrasport/Tracer/Venus would. The flip side is the Ultrasport/Tracer/Venus won't do the fun fly stuff very well.

Maybe you need two second planes?