what would be a good first giant scale?

HitecMan,

I saw your post about the Fazer so you must be into profiles. What about this for your first GS:
www.goldeneagleaircraft.com

Nice really nice!

If you are not into scale, I enjoy the GP Giant Stik with a gas engine.

Im kinda looking for alitle more aerobatics than that, but it's always a possibility!

Did you look at the Wild Hare models? That's what I'm saving my bottle caps for.

http://www.wildharerc.com/

OK, what size giant scale? Entry at 72", 85".... What size motor would you be comfortable.. I think the 50cc class would be a good start. A GP Patty is a nice sturdy bird. Many new YAK's out there for 50cc. Nice motor selection, DA, 3W, Brison....... It will depend on your taste of airframes.

My first giant scale (and first gasser) was the kangke monocoupe. It a beautiful plane, builds easily, and it reasonable priced at tower. Throw a G26 in her, and you have yourself a great plane at a fraction of the cost of most other giant planes out there- its very stable and predictable yet can do some aerobatics.
If you want bigger and 3d capable, I second the recommendation of getting a wild hare. I have the extra special with a DA50 and its a great plane. You are definately going to drop several hundred more on this choice.
Other options would be the Kangke Waco and the rearwin speedster. Both are great choices too and much more aerobatic than the monocoupe, but would require something in the 40-50cc range for power. Kangke has specials on these two planes. The ARF and a Brisson 2.4 for $799.

I have owned (or currently own) each of these planes mentioned and they are all great. Depends on how much you want to spend. THe nice thing about the three kangke planes mentioned is that you can get away with using cheaper servos, or even standard servos. The wild hare (or something like it) definately requires high end servos.

I would start with a quarter scale plane such as the WH 1/4 Edge as your first big aerobatic plane. The resoning is you will need to learn to "fly it to the ground". Unlike a floaty profile, the big scale planes do not land as light and they take a longer run-out after landing before stopping due to the higher weight. I started with a H9 1/4 scale Cap 232 and learned real quick what an elevator induced snap was ( too much elevator travel for a given speed), then got a Lanier 1.20 Edge and had a ball with it landing on our short runway . The quarter scales are a little cheaper to set-up than a bigger gasser and can be a good stepping stone. If you have to have a gasser, then get a WH Extra or Edge or even the new Yak coming out .

I love wild hare they are great. But a plane that someone just pointed out to me was the kangke waco. That is nice!

There ya go, HitecMan! So now we have determined a specific style that peaks your interest. A good start would be to put a Zenoah(or Fuji!) on the nose. Some Hitec 645's on the control surfaces and go have some fun!!!!!!

My grandpa said he had a zenoha g38 and if didn't start in two to three flips he would worry something had happened to it. kinda sas it all right there

hitecman,
the g38 would probably be fine for the waco. I had a zdz40 on mine and it was overpowered. I also had mine loaded up with smoke tanks and pump. The plane flew really light and was a great plane. Check out all the waco posts on this forum. Do a search for waco and you will find tons of info.

Thanks s,
It just seems like a wounderful airplane!