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Wedge 02-22-2002 10:47 PM

3rd plane, first tail dragger...
 
Currently using a low wing tricycle gear model which is keeping me entertained... Have made a good deal for a mustang but feel that I should get some time in with a different tail dragger before I attempt the Mustang. Anyone with some suggestions (other than Sig which aren't easily available in Aus.)? :confused:

JBH 02-22-2002 11:24 PM

3rd plane, first tail dragger...
 
I really enjoyed all of my WM Rambler-45s. Built in retracts, too. :-)

AcroFlyer 02-22-2002 11:32 PM

Good Tail Drgger
 
I agree with jbh. The World Models Rambler would be a good choice.

To view these models, go to...

http://www.airborne-models.com

For the Rambler specifically...

http://www.airborne-models.com/html/....html#rambler4

A really nice World Model is the Super Sports .40 for $99. But it is a tricycle gear model. Convert it to a tail dragger ! :p

AcroFlyer

Wedge 02-22-2002 11:57 PM

Hmmmm...
 
So I'm right in thinking that the mustang may be too much of a plane at the moment?

rcuser006 02-23-2002 12:02 AM

3rd plane, first tail dragger...
 
Which Mustang?

Wedge 02-23-2002 12:09 AM

Which?
 
WM Dago Red

Sawyer692-RCU 02-23-2002 12:24 AM

3rd plane, first tail dragger...
 
I have a Dago and it was my second airplane. Believe me it is way too much plane for anyone except a very experienced flier! Very high stall speed, touchy,and very fast. Try a Thunder Tiger Lazy 51. I really like mine and you can fly it fast or very slow. It's a great all-around do-everything airplane.

rcuser006 02-23-2002 12:25 AM

3rd plane, first tail dragger...
 
I would say no to the Dago Red as a 3rd plane but the World Models P-51 Mustang 40 size is not bad. Personally I didn't find it that hard to go from a tricycle landing gear to a taildragger.

Really you are the only person who knows how well/confident you are when flying. If you feel very comfortable flying your current plane then maybe making the jump wouldn't be so hard. If you are in any way unsure about flying your current plane then hold off for a while.

Wedge 02-23-2002 12:30 AM

3rd plane, first tail dragger...
 
Heh, I was waiting for the your the only one that knows answer, just needed to hear it I guess. I think I'll stick with buying it but put it under wraps until I know that I can get it right at least 95% percent of the time (5% left for hardware error LOL). Thanks all for your input.

rcuser006 02-23-2002 12:31 AM

3rd plane, first tail dragger...
 

Originally posted by Wedge
Thanks all for your input.
No problem. Smart move picking up the plane when it is a bargain and putting it away for later.

Where in Australia are you? I grew up in Rockhampton and lived the last 10yrs in Sydney. Now I am in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Wedge 02-23-2002 12:46 AM

3rd plane, first tail dragger...
 
I'm in Bris but have family in Rockhampton...

rcuser006 02-23-2002 12:48 AM

3rd plane, first tail dragger...
 

Originally posted by Wedge
I'm in Bris but have family in Rockhampton...
What a small world!

Wedge 02-23-2002 12:50 AM

3rd plane, first tail dragger...
 

Originally posted by maverick


What a small world!

Yeah, but I'd hate to paint it!!


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