Who all has flown this plane and how did u like it and what can u do with it

I have owned a Tiger 2 and a Tiger 60. They are both great flying airplanes. You can do all kinds of aerobatics with them and they land very docile with tricycle gear. I would recommend either one as a great second airplane.

I just had a crashed damaged one given to me, but have flown them a few times too. They are an extremely stable aircraft, capable of handling wind very well.

While flying a relatively new flyers Tiger 2, I felt confident enough during the first trim flight to fly a few rolls and loops, inverted circuits, Immelmans, stall turns, and Cuban Eights. It lands a little hotter than say a Four Star or a Super Sportster, which are both also very good planes.

It's a nice flying airplane, but a few people have complained about minor problems with the ARF's construction.

What's your level of experience?
Dennis-

Dennis, if your Tiger is landing hotter than a 4* it might be a little nose heavy.

Over all this is one of my favorite second planes (Even first with an able student and good instructor).

It's very stable, but it will do all of the basic maneuvers.

Good looking plane too!

I decided after looking for two weeks and reading the forums that this will be my second plane. Just have to pay off my new 7cap. Already know what my 3rd is...... the Futana s .40

Collecting planes is definitely an addiction! I got an unbuilt ARF in my basement and a bid on a $1800 plane, that I know I will never have the guts to fly if I owned it. Heck, flying my H9 cub gets me sick to my stomach. Just a nervous wreck, I guess. I shouldn't say "wreck", huh...? Still my affinity towards acquiring new aircraft never wanes.

I built a Tiger 2 kit as my second plane. I was very nervous when it came time for the maiden flight, but to my surprise I found it easier to fly than my Trainer. Go fo it!

I've had a Tiger 2 ARF for almost 3 years now and I still love it.....great flying plane. It handles the wind very well and practically lands itself. As far as what it will do, you won't get bored flying pattern aerobatics with it. The only thing that it can't do is 3D. It has no problem doing stall turns, spins, 4 point rolls, knife edge, inverted flight, Snap rolls, etc. It is also a very smooth flying airplane, so your manuevers generally look better.

I have been looking, and the number of positive responses here seem to indicate a very good choice. I would like to get a .60 version, what would anyone recommend for the max size motor for this? I was leaning toward a .75

Mike,
You're very likely right about the CG. The two I've flown have both been Beginners planes. The first was Yub, Yub's, the second was a guy named Brett (ahfoo on RCU).

Not sure why Yub (David) wound up with the Tiger as his trainer, but IF he gets his prescription for glasses, I don't think teaching him on it will be a real problem. He says July before he could get an eye appointment. []

Brett had flown a bit a few years ago, and I first took him up with my Four Star on the Buddy Box. He did quite well and had expressed wanting to progress to warbirds as soon as possible (without being pushy in the least), so I suggested the 4* or the Tiger 2. He went with the Tiger.

Both were likely nose heavy because both David and Brett used nose weight to get to the "recommended" CG. When I finish rebuilding the one given to me, I will experiment with it.

Thanks,
Dennis-

I really don't think you need a 75. I have the 40 size one. It flies fantastic ona Super TigerGS-45. That is at the maximum suggested size. The 75 probably won't hurt it. But it more than likely be overkill. As stated before this is not a 3-D plane. And putting a big engine on it will really not gain you much. Good luck with yours. I love mine. BTW be sure to reinforce the gear block mounts in the wing. They can be a little weak.

Mark Shuman

what do u guys think is better the sig 4 star or the tiger 2

Personally, the Tiger 2 as far as overall performance goes. The 4* is a great plane, but tends to get tossed around by the wind a bit more.
Dennis-

Do you think that the .60 size Tiger is overdone with a .75? Let me know of some options.

Most of the guys I know with the 60 have saito 91's on them. Mines not quite done yet, but that is also what I have on it.

Ditto, a 91 4-stroke is excellent with this plane. But I don't think a 75 would necessesarily be a bad thing.

I did mean a .75 2 stroke. I don't know yet if I want to start messing with a 4 stroke yet. I kind of got out of adjusting valves with my Goldwing back in 1986. GL1200 with hydraulic lifters really spoiled me. Change the airfilter once a year, oil every 3k miles, and just ride it.

Glow four stroke engines require valve adjustments about as often as your car. (Well okay, that's a slight exageration, but it's infrequent. )

Remember one thing about four strokes though; once you own one, you're not likely to want another two stroke.
Dennis-

I will stand on my previous assesment. A good strong 61 is all you will need. I still think a 75 would be a little much. But if you must, I would reccomend a Super Tiger 75. Good engine for that plane. Not too heavy and can swing a decent size prop.

Mark Shuman