HI gang, I've been lurking around for awhile now, and have a question, I would like to get into biplanes some day and am looking for opinions { recommendations } on a first { easy to fly } ARF biplane in the .40- .60 size. I have some experience flying, about 58 solo flights, trainer, and low wing sport pattern. But have not done any real challenging aerobatics yet.
I tried searching posts, but could not find muchrelating to good choices for a first biplane, so I figured I would ask.
Thanks in advance.

check this out

http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/127530.asp

Miloh

Best beginner bipe is the Kyosho Stearman, or the Dave Patrick Ultimate 40 with tame throws.

Thanks Milho, I was looking at that WACO, from what I read the .60 size model is fairly new, and I have not found any feed back from anyone that has flown it in yet the forums.

Thanks Mike I was looking at the DP Ultimate 40, and the Kyosho Super Stearman.
Any feedback on how those two compare in flight ??
Any other opinions?

The Dave Patrick will fly the wings off the Stearman, any day.
On the other hand, the Kyosho is more stable, forgiving and docile.

The Ultimate on tame throws will be very civilized, and when "kicked up a notch" will blow anything else away in it's class.

Either plane does not have the best glide slope when dead sticked, (point the nose down quickly) so a reliable engine should be your first consideration.
In my opinion the Saito 72 or YS63 are my first two choices for either of these. Other engines will fly them, but will leave you wishing you had more power as your learning curve improves.

In a 2 stroke I would reccomend either the OS 50 or the Irvine 53. Also the YS45 should be considered. The YS45 at $175-180, new, however leaves you pretty close to the Saito, in price, so if it were me, I would (and did) just buck up and get the Saito, you will never ever regret it.

If I were to open my wallet today, I would go the Ultimate/Saito 72 combo as the best 40 sized bipe available, as an ARF....

Good luck to you, and please post your results and findings here.

what about the Hog Bipe or the Skybolt? There a lot of good ones out there

The Hog Bipe is my favorite overall bipe, I've had one for years.
Thing is, this is the ARF forum, and I'm guessing he is asking about ARF's, not kits.

DOH!!!!

Thanks guys, for all your input.
Mike Thanks so much for the information. I think I will go for a DP Ultimate 40.
I'll keep you guys posted on my progress.
THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE, have a great week.