Phoenix Models Giles 202
10-20-2003 | 03:45 PM
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From: dracut,
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RE: Phoenix Models Giles 202
Don't why they are so cheap....but we have been talking about these for weeks........ I just finished and flew my glies the other day. GREAT DEAL !!! One of the best ARF's I have built EVER !!! Check it out. Below is the link
10-20-2003 | 06:30 PM
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RE: Phoenix Models Giles 202
Does anyone else sell them?
Bigbri : Is it easy to fly? does it have any bad characteristics? is it ok for like maybe a second planeor even a first one with an instructor??
Bigbri : Is it easy to fly? does it have any bad characteristics? is it ok for like maybe a second planeor even a first one with an instructor??
10-20-2003 | 09:34 PM
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RE: Phoenix Models Giles 202
I bought the G-202 for $85. I am very impressed with the value. I have a few flights on mine and it flies very well. I have a Super Tigre G-45 on mine and while not enough engine for 3-D it flies it very well. Airplane is pretty fast and flys like it is on rails.. Should do pattern aerobatic very well. Mine needs a little tuning to do nice knife edges but I see no problem there. Inside snaps and spins are like they should be. Hammer heads left and right are nice and easy. I haven't done any outside snaps or inverted spins yet.
Slow speed handling is more solid and my Cap 232 of about the same size. The G-202 is less likely to tip stall.
don
Slow speed handling is more solid and my Cap 232 of about the same size. The G-202 is less likely to tip stall.
don
10-21-2003 | 09:55 AM
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RE: Phoenix Models Giles 202
Yub, Yub, this is a scale aerobatic plane, so it flies like one.....definitely not something you'd want as your first plane. Get a trainer, WITH an instructor. I wouldn't recommend this as a 2nd plane either......a better 2nd plane would be a low-wing sport plane, like a Tiger 2, 4 star, etc, or a Stick type plane. Save this type of aircraft for when you're completely comfortable and confident with your low-wing piloting skills......it will last longer. 
10-21-2003 | 11:13 AM
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From: An Iceburg in, ANTARCTICA
RE: Phoenix Models Giles 202
ORIGINAL: glowplug
Yub, Yub, this is a scale aerobatic plane, so it flies like one.....definitely not something you'd want as your first plane. Get a trainer, WITH an instructor. I wouldn't recommend this as a 2nd plane either......a better 2nd plane would be a low-wing sport plane, like a Tiger 2, 4 star, etc, or a Stick type plane. Save this type of aircraft for when you're completely comfortable and confident with your low-wing piloting skills......it will last longer.
Yub, Yub, this is a scale aerobatic plane, so it flies like one.....definitely not something you'd want as your first plane. Get a trainer, WITH an instructor. I wouldn't recommend this as a 2nd plane either......a better 2nd plane would be a low-wing sport plane, like a Tiger 2, 4 star, etc, or a Stick type plane. Save this type of aircraft for when you're completely comfortable and confident with your low-wing piloting skills......it will last longer.
Did Yub Yub say he was a beginner...or did I miss something?
