I've flown my trainer about 6-7 times alone now and I am ready to see what this puppy can do. I've done rolls using hard left or right rudder, but I've been too nervous to do a loop. Can a .25 Trainer (CG Eaglet 50) do a loop? I've read many articles on how to do a loop, but I just wanted some advice on if it will complete it.....or fall out at the top and meet Mr. Earth. Thanks in advance for your help. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

With a trainer the loop should be easyer than the roll. Make sure you have plenty of rubber bands holding the wing down(if thats the case on yours) climb to about 300ft. Then point the nose down about 10 degrees for the count of three ,this will build up airspeed, then just pull full back.Your loop will be a little egg shaped so after some practice let out a little elevator at the top and then reapply on the down side. good luck
later daveo

If you'r trainer will do a rudder roll I am sure it can be looped. The secret in looping a slow or under powerd plane is airspeed. I would not expect a .25 trainer to loop from level flight so put the plane in a shallow dive and let it buld some airspeed, then feed in up elevator, don't just slam full up, and fly it over the top, ease off some elevator and come back on the throttle so you do not buld excess airspeed on the way down. If you stall or fall off on the first try try a little more elevator, you may need full elevator to get over the top.
Good luck and happy landings.

Jerry

Thanks for all the advice. You've boosted my confidence enough to give it a try. Will report back on the completion of my first loop. Safe landings to all!

We will be looking forward to hearing you'r seccess story.

Jerry