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Old 04-03-2002 | 07:30 PM
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BretR
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From: Moose Jaw, SK, CANADA
Default Second Plane

Hello everyone,

I need some advice.

I currently am flying a Sig Kadet LT40 kit w/ a TT Pro .46 engine.

I own a GP Extra 300s Kit that I haven't built yet.

My "flight teacher" is a very experienced (30+ years) R/C pilot, and has told me that I am doing very well. I have soloed and can land pretty well. I have experience of about 12 years in flying computer flight sims.

I am thinking about my second plane to start flying probably mid-way through this season (after another couple of months practice on my trainer).

Would it be wise to build and fly the 300s as my next plane. I would fly it "cautiously" and wouldn't be trying any wild aerobatics for some time. If I work with my flight teacher with the plane for a while, would this help me in being better able to handle any "bad characteristics" the 300 might have.

The other option that others have suggested is getting a "something extra" or similiar plane to be my second plane. If possible I would like to avoid this (save some money), but I don't want to greatly risk turning the 300 back into kit

Suggestions??

If you need any more info, let me know.

Thanks for your help.

Bret.