Ok so i went and bought a $10 scratch off ticket today and i win $250!!! so i guess i should take some of that money and buy a second plane ( its my duty) plus my g/f will never know ( and wont be missing the 100-200 that i will be spending) i have YET flown my avistar( 3 posts down at the moment) but i figure it can stay in the closet till i get some training.. anyways that the background of why i want a second plane .... i know everyone says "4*40 or 60 for the first plane.. well i found something kinda like it but looks better its the tower hobbies tower voyager ARF MKII .. anyone have any expericnce w. this plane????

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I haven't had any experince personally, but I fly with a couple guys who have 3 of them. From what they tell me they are a very durable, great flying plane. These guys can do almost anything with them. They were doing full speed touch and go's(very cool) and they virtually float in for easy landings.

I got one as a second plane and agree with Backwing that they fly good. Be aware however that this plane is set up for an inverted engine. As a novice I ended up spending more time getting the inverted 2 stroke to work than flying. I have since moved on to a Tiger 2 and regret having wasted time with the Voyager. For an additional $40 the Tiger is easier to see (60" wingspan), will provide you with second plane stability, ease of landing, and growth potential using high rates. The engine is upright . I replaced the OS46FX I initially used with a Saito 72. I plan to convert it to a taildragger soon. Do a search on "Tiger 2" and read some of the threads.

Have fun flying!!

Tony

ok thanks you.. ive also been looking at the tiger 2 to spend my lotto fortune on.. LOL.. i like the 4*'s also but dont want a tail dragger

I purchased the tower voyager as my second airplane and instead of mounting the engine inverted(friend had the same issue as described earlier) I mounted it rightside up and the airplane flew great. It performed very well and I was very happy with it until I put into the ground when I did not did not see that it was inverted. With an OS46 engine and a 11x7 prop it was a fast flyer and a good aerobatic airplane. Landings were fun and enjoyable, it was a good second plane. I belive that the airplane is onsale at this time for 104.99 and depending on if you purchase over 150 you could get 15 dollars off your order. Anyway it is a good second airplane.
John

I did a review on this plane when I bought it, but it's gone. Anyway, I thought it was pretty cheap quality. However, It flew great AFTER I mounted the engine right side up. Very easy flyer and landings I was able to teach myself to land WELL with it. Mine has been through hell too. I busted the firewall when I nosed it in. I cartwheeled it on the street and only had to tape up a wing tip. I flew it through a barbed wire fence and took the vert stab off. Very quick fixes. It does have that crappy pvc covering so you can expect to recover it before long. I even have pieces of zip ties for hinges in the rudder! Oh! And the main wing mount block almost broke off in the air. Right now I use the plane to train my girlfriend. I think it's a great trainer. Handles better for a beginner than my Avistar and my TT Trainer 40. Despite all the hell I've put it through, it is still one of my favorite planes (next to my Stinger 40). Since you are looking for a second, I would go with the Tiger 2. Better quality all around. I have the Tiger 60 and LOVE THAT PLANE!!! It comes covered with Ultracote I think. A definate plus.

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I bought this for my first plane and loved it. Wish I hadn't flown that figure 9.

Anyway, it does fly great, slow or fast. I didn't have any prob with the engine being inverted, I had a 46FX to power the plane. I really was disappointed when Tower discontinued the plane, which was right before I lost mine. When they brought it back I really thought about getting another one. I chose not so because I felt it would be taking me backwards instead of forward in flying ability.

If you want a plane that will do inverted flying, rolls, loops, etc with ease; this is the plane to do it with. The price is nice also.

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I have a Voyager with a magnum 40, i have it inverted, and it flies and looks great. I would only suggest that you put some lead on the tail to correct the balence, since it is VERY nose heavy out of the box. Best wishes with the plane you end up buying.