I HAVE A HAD A LITTLE FLYING BUT WANT TO HAVE A RELIABLE EASY TO FLY TRAINER. HAVE HAD SEVERAL SUGGESTIONS AND NOW BOILING IT DOWN TO TWO OPTIONS. WHICH WOULD BE THE BEST ATF CHOICE? SIG LT 40 OR HOBBICO SUPERSTAR 40. IF 60 VERSION OF EACH IS EASIER TO FLY THEN 40 PLEASE COMMENT.
THANKS

I can't comment on the Hobbico Superstar, but I have an LT -40 with evo 46 engine. It reliable and it easy to fly. I am not sure if they make one in a 60 size. I have never heard of it.

Good luck to you,

Wings

Not familiar with either plane as it has been a long time since I flew a trainer but generally, a bigger plane is a bit more stable and easier to fly just because everything happens a little slower with them. A bigger plane is also effected by the wind less because it takes more to blow it around due to the increase in size/weight and inertia.

Brian

LT 40 hands down. Bigger is better, but also a bigger investment which means more of a loss WHEN you crash it. That's why most guys stick to a .40 size trainer. Big enough to see but not too hard on the pocket book.

I have a Hobbico Superstar and I love it. Flies wonderfully. But do consider this is my first plane and I've only been flying for a year so you may not want to take my word for it.

I have flew both the planes Superstar and LT-40
and both are good trainers but i think the LT-40
is better over all.

I built a SIG LT-40 and fitted a 61 size engine. I put the radio in the back , and the c&g is perfect. When I was living in England , and building planes, I always found out that fitting bigger engine than normal makes the plane take off much better when on grass, plus plenty of power to spare if you get into trouble. My 52 inch span plane did have trouble taking off on grass (the recommended size was a 30, so I put in an 45 and wow it flew much better, so in a nutshell the Lt-40 will fly even better with a 61 than a 46 (just change the engine mount, it's easy)

LT-40

I agree with MinnFlyer.

Well I like the way my LT-40 looks up in the sky better than the Superstar. It is bigger and not as hard to see. I like the way it handles to. So, I guess you have my answer. The LT-40, hands down.

P.S. Just a little note. Not to offend you, I would not want to do that, but Capslock is considered shouting online.

LT-40

i'll suggest the great planes PT-40 ..... i've never flown it, but i love mine anyways and you will two. I guarentee it.













-gosh that was cheesy

also LT40! Good plane, I guess I will have to build one some day.

Mark Shuman

My first plane was a Superstar 60. TH still has 'em, currently at $105. The price seems to fluctuate and they are often on the daily sale, so I guess they are trying to clear them out. They have the old sticky covering on though, which punctures easily. My instructors commented that this plane flew very well, it certainly seemed very stable and was easy to see. Unfortunately, I had two separate collisions with trees which killed it before I soloed. I probably would've bought another had I not already had a Hobbistar sitting at home on standby.... (incidentally, I don't recommend the Hobbistar as a primary trainer)...

After the demise of the Superstar and only one flight on the Hobbistar with an instructor, I found an LT-40 ARF in the LHS. I took me a week of evenings to get it together and it was ready on Memorial Day this year where its was maidened and I was certified solo a couple of flights later!

The LT-40 is the same size as most 60 sized trainers so it is easy to see, but is about 1 - 1 1/2 lbs lighter allowing the use of the smaller engine. This makes it slow and sedate in the air but might also make it more susceptible to gusty conditions.

So, in short, either get a 60 sized 'average' trainer or an LT-40. The LT-40 will be slightly easier to fly...

My LT 40 hauls ass with my evo .46 NT. It is easy to fly though.


Wings