Can a beginner use this as a basic trainer with an instructors help?

Thanks

Yes, it can be used as a trainer.

You'll find almost the same explaination for not using it as you will for the Piper Cub stand-off scale models. (especially the ones without ailerons) Its a taildragger, and taildraggers require a bit more care for learning to take off.

Its certainly a better choice than a P-51. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

We have two in our club. The taildragger difficulty is overcome by hand launching. You should still have a competent instructor. If you fly from grass or dirt the Rascal will not take off very well anyway. I've always found that pants on any aircraft tend to jam wheels from grass or dirt unless there is a lot of clearance. For a beginner I've always found that a model that looks like a real airplane is usually what they want. Pico sticks, Slow Sticks and most park flyers fly well but aircraft haven't looked like that since 1905.

P.S. Forgot to mention that the Sig Rascal in addition to appearance is a very well built and covered ARF. The only thing you need to get in the air is radio gear. The HiTec Focus 3FM with 2 HS81 servos will do fine. the motor and speed control come installed in the model. If you compare this to a kit you will actually save money by buying the ARF. The biggest thing to decide on is the color. You have a choice of two.

BTW... there is a glow power version also. For that one you have to buy the engine.