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05-22-2002 | 05:18 PM
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From: Colton, CA
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Last summer I got a Tower Trainer .40 for my wife. I would suggest that you go with another kit. The airplane flies well and the price was good, but it lacked a lot of hardware that other kits include. That made up for the price difference between it and other kits.
For Christmas, I got my father-in-law a Duraplane. I knew he didn't have a lot of time to build a plane and I didn't know if he would take to the sport. I was amazed at how well this foam and rain gutter plane flew. It is a little faster probably since it has a short wingspan, but I don't think it is much of a problem. Also, this things are supposed to take a beating. We almost got to test that out last time when I let him take off, but I rescued it, barely. Anyway, the kit was cheap ($50 from Tower) and included quite a bit. I also liked it better than the Sturdy birdy kit (very similar to Duraplane) since it has an engine mount that is bolted on instead of rubber bands and it is also tricycle gear. The only drawbacks to these planes is that they look kind of silly. I know someone that has a Sturdy Birdy and they have plowed it into the ground several times. They went to the hardware store and bought some rain gutter and fixed it quickly and cheaply. I think these planes may be a good way to go.
Just my opinions,
Herb
For Christmas, I got my father-in-law a Duraplane. I knew he didn't have a lot of time to build a plane and I didn't know if he would take to the sport. I was amazed at how well this foam and rain gutter plane flew. It is a little faster probably since it has a short wingspan, but I don't think it is much of a problem. Also, this things are supposed to take a beating. We almost got to test that out last time when I let him take off, but I rescued it, barely. Anyway, the kit was cheap ($50 from Tower) and included quite a bit. I also liked it better than the Sturdy birdy kit (very similar to Duraplane) since it has an engine mount that is bolted on instead of rubber bands and it is also tricycle gear. The only drawbacks to these planes is that they look kind of silly. I know someone that has a Sturdy Birdy and they have plowed it into the ground several times. They went to the hardware store and bought some rain gutter and fixed it quickly and cheaply. I think these planes may be a good way to go.
Just my opinions,
Herb
05-24-2002 | 11:58 AM
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From: Saxonburg,
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Good Beginner Deal
If you're interested in a Trainer combo, take a look at Buy-Low Hobbies. They have a trainer combo with plane, engine and radio with everything already installed. The link is: [URL=http://hometown.aol.com/buylowhobbies/myhomepage/Trainers/trainer40.htm /URL]
As for flight line equipment, if you visit the Buy-Low hobbies link, they also have a CarryMaster combo that has a fuel cell, battery, starter, ect. It looks like it has everything you need for the flight line.
Hope this helps some,
Vance
As for flight line equipment, if you visit the Buy-Low hobbies link, they also have a CarryMaster combo that has a fuel cell, battery, starter, ect. It looks like it has everything you need for the flight line.
Hope this helps some,
Vance
