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Old 05-01-2004, 08:07 PM
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Default Hobbico avistar review of an almost 14 year old pilot

Well..... the Avistar is smy first glow plane (have been flying parkflyers for 6 months) and for a birthday present you cant go wrong....... Havent flown yet but will soon here is a pic for now....... more to come
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Old 05-01-2004, 11:34 PM
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Congratulations. I think you will enjoy it. Do you belong to a club?
Old 05-02-2004, 07:01 AM
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Yep..... The Burlington RC flyers in MA
Old 05-02-2004, 08:12 AM
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Don't spend too much time taking pictures and typing, go punch some wholes in the sky then.
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Pete, looks good. This plane will do right by you. Your on your way to years of enjoyment. My Avistar is three years old and I still take it out. Great plane, good luck. Joe
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Thanks alot man and for your help before........ 2 weekends and Ill have a chance Crash thanks for the encouragement guys........ Broke in the engine today damn these things are messy
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I started with a Superstar and it is almost the same thing. Avistars fly better though.Enjoy it.
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yep......... just the airfoil basicly
Old 05-07-2004, 08:42 PM
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TOMMOROW IS GONNA BE MY FIRST FLIGHT......... CANT WAIT
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Let us know how the flight goes!
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Good Luck !

When I read the subject line I thought Hobbico was writing a review on a young pilot !!!
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Default RE: Hobbico avistar review of an almost 14 year old pilot

ORIGINAL: DFalpha

...damn these things are messy
Hey, that is what my fiance said too...as she kneeled down to wipe the belly of my Majestic. Enjoy your Avistar and may many good times come your way.
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Hey thanks alot ........ damn im tired all i could think about was flying her today

When I read the subject line I thought Hobbico was writing a review on a young pilot !!!
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I flew her today..... wow I am impressed. WOW
Old 05-13-2004, 07:45 PM
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Default RE: Hobbico avistar review of an almost 14 year old pilot

My first Solo flight is going to be this saturday..... boy so much nicer than my eletrics........ Climb out s are astounding rolls can we done on a snap.... loops with slight touch of the elevator...... AMAZING

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