Next Plane
10-13-2003 | 06:21 AM
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From: Greenville,
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Next Plane
Since a U-Can-Do 3D can fly so slow, would it be a next step plane for a beginner that can do all there is with a Trainer plane now? I've found that speed is what kills planes for new fliers. I started with two EP planes. Than went to gas. Best thing I could have done.[X(]
10-13-2003 | 08:42 AM
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RE: Next Plane
have you done torqe rolls with your trainer yet
The U-Can-Do might still be a bit much for you.
But that's one of the great things about this hobby, you can do almost whatever you want.
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10-13-2003 | 09:18 AM
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for a beginner that can do all there is with a Trainer plane now
Assuming you are not able to do the maneuvers mentioned above, what's the rush??? A better flying plane will not make you a better pilot...so have fun and really wring out that trainer, get your moneys worth.
10-13-2003 | 10:10 AM
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RE: Next Plane
i've seen trainers do 3D but no way i could do 3D with a trainer........with the UCD i can really rip it up......I dont really practice 3D any way i have done hovers with my comptition plane but it wont torqe......so its not that hard but you might want to be able to fly really good and solid.
10-15-2003 | 07:37 AM
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RE: Next Plane
Caddx, I am posed with the same problem as you. I have been kicking aroung a SIG Mid star 40 or 4 star 40. I think I'm leaning to the mid star though. It has a little bit bigger wingspan and therefore should be a little more stable. All the members at my club have said these are excellent 2nd plane choices. They also mentioned buying a "stick". But I watched a stick fly and it seemed very fast and acrobatic. A little too much for me. I might even order my SIG today as a matter of fact. I'm at home from work with a sick kiddo, so I got to get something to make her feel better!!!
10-15-2003 | 05:22 PM
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RE: Next Plane
Well I ordered the mid * today! In my earlier (pre-Kid) days of RC, A super sportster left a bad taste in my mouth. Total pilot error though! It was a cool plane! Grabbed a handfull of rudder while trying to itch my nose and hold the TX with one hand, and she snapped into the ground on final! I was so heartbroken!!! Took care of the itch though!!
10-15-2003 | 05:35 PM
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RE: Next Plane
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Caddx, I am posed with the same problem as you. I have been kicking aroung a SIG Mid star 40 or 4 star 40. I think I'm leaning to the mid star though. It has a little bit bigger wingspan and therefore should be a little more stable. All the members at my club have said these are excellent 2nd plane choices. They also mentioned buying a "stick". But I watched a stick fly and it seemed very fast and acrobatic. A little too much for me. I might even order my SIG today as a matter of fact. I'm at home from work with a sick kiddo, so I got to get something to make her feel better!!!
Caddx, I am posed with the same problem as you. I have been kicking aroung a SIG Mid star 40 or 4 star 40. I think I'm leaning to the mid star though. It has a little bit bigger wingspan and therefore should be a little more stable. All the members at my club have said these are excellent 2nd plane choices. They also mentioned buying a "stick". But I watched a stick fly and it seemed very fast and acrobatic. A little too much for me. I might even order my SIG today as a matter of fact. I'm at home from work with a sick kiddo, so I got to get something to make her feel better!!!
10-15-2003 | 06:38 PM
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From: INDIANAPOLIS, IN
RE: Next Plane
I CAN NOT TELL YOU A BETER SECOND PLANE THAN A EASY SPORT 40 , IT COMES IN A KIT AND IN ARF FORM . IT WILL PERFORM PERFECT FOR A SECOND PLANE IF I ACOULD OF GOT THE IMFORMATION IM GIVING U I WOULD HAVE NEVER BOUGHT A TRAINER .THIS PLANE FLYS SO EASY , BUT AT THE SAME TIME IT WILL DO ANY THING U WANT IT TO BESIDES A FLAT SPIN. DUE TO THE LITTLE RUDER AREA. IF U FLY OFF OF GRASS OR IF U WANT YOUR PLANE TO FLY LIKE I JUST MENTIONED GET A 46 2 STROKE FOR IT. [:@]
GO WITH THE EASY SPORT
GO WITH THE EASY SPORT
10-15-2003 | 06:45 PM
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From: littleplaceintheboonies,
ON, CANADA
RE: Next Plane
If you like to build get the 4Star40 or 60. It will land at 2 mph, do all kinds of cool aerobatics and is very forgiving (had mine for 12 years!!!)It will even do great knife edges.
