Hello all,
I haven't been flying for a few years now and want to get back flying. I was flying a trainer for 1 1/2 seasons about 4 gallons of fuel, it was a Goldberg Eagle 2. I have been using the simulator on my non flying time. I would like to get a taildragger next preferably a aerobatic/sports plane. I want to use the equipment out of my old trainer (OS .46) and servos. I like the 300 extras and 540 type planes with the full cowl for looks. It seems that all the planes that I come across in that style weigh in over 6lbs. I mention this because my Eagle 2 weighed 5 lbs. My concern is that after searching out reviews on .46 size planes the majority of people say that they need or should of have put in a larger engine, that throws a wrench in for easy selections. I don't want to get the plane which is meant for a .46 engine then fly it and be dissapointed on the performance. What are your experiences on building a model with the recommended engine size? are you happy? Could you recommend some planes that I mentioned with a full cowl (I like a good looking plane) that would fly on the .46 engine? This winter I purchased a Revolver .60 with a Saito 1.00 to fly but decided I should build the .46 size to get my feet wet again before jumping into it with the Revolver. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Pat

This one would be good for you. It's not an edge or extra but a good plane.
Just my .02

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PS: Where do you fly?

Hi Rick,
Thanks for the reply. I see your from Malden, as I stated I'm first building to get back into flying but i was a member at the 109th club in Saugus/Revere club. How about yourself.

I wish all you folks up north good will with all this weather. We have been on CNN monitoring the situation and its dreadful what folks are going through.

God speed to you and yours if you have been affected. I know we will overcome, after all, we are Americans!

If you are looking at your second airplane, you should start looking at whether you are more interested in pattern or 3d or just sports flying. For sports flying, consider the Tiger 40- its easy to fly and handles similar to the trainer. For pattern, the Escapade, supersports etc are good airplanes but not all of them come with cowls. You will get cowls in 3d airplanes like the Reactor 46 and UCD 46. In these airplanes, if you set low throws, they will fly just like trainers. In the Reactor, you can do pattern and sports flying as well as 3d with higher throws. 3D airplanes are built very light though

Ameyam

RCShadow, thank you for you concern. I'm about 10 miles inland and had 40 mph sustained winds and 50 mph gusts, water in the garage and neighbor with downed trees. It was scary but I concider myself fortunate. My thoughts and prayers go to those hit the hardest especially along the coast.
Thanks again,
Pat

Pat,

No problem at all, I am glad that is all you have to put up with. I wish I was there to help you. We Taxan's may be a proud bunch, be we want to help where we can....especially with fellow American's. Tough times, but we know who and what is important to us.

I hope the clean-up goes well for you friend.

Chris