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Old 09-27-2013 | 03:18 AM
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moving into my first biplane, would like some help/advise on the two that Im looking at the Seagull Ulitmate 90 and the GP SkyBolt. I am an average flyer, fly every Sunday and I don't intend to fly 3D. want it to be enjoyable not a P in A.
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TomH The SkyBolt is a great little airplane. Had one with a Y/S 110 but a four stroke 91 would be just fine. Lost mine with a radio problem. Very easy to fly no bad habits.
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I vote for the Skybolt
use a .91. fun flier
Old 09-27-2013 | 06:10 AM
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thanks for in put, just entered my order, and it is placed on "backorder" with Tower, due in late Oct. I have a Surpass 91 and a YZ 91 to choose from.
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Go with the Pt- 17 or super stearman. great flyers rugged and with a DLE 20 on them and smoke you can't go wrong.
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A Stearman is a pretty good flying and sturdy bipe ..
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The Skybolt is a nice aerobatic airplane but strictly aerobatic. Also a bit heavy

The Ultimate is a sharp aerobatic flier but depends on the make

The Stearman and PT-17 are scale fliers

You would like to try out the Reactor Bipe. Though discontinued from Tower, it may still be available at the LHS. Remember, any 3D airplane can be made purely aerobatic by keeping the throws down

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thanks for the replies, I don't have LHS worth a darn, we have Hobbyclown, I mean HobbyTown.

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