I'm having a hard time deciding which aircraft to buy, what do you all think?
1) Alpha 40 RTF
2)Alpha 60 RTF
3) Extra Easy 2 RTF
4) Nexstar RTF
thanks for the help with this. Seems like they are all good planes and thats why I'm having a hard time making up my mind.

Maybe someone should have a poll an trainers? just a thought.

thanks, Philip

everyone will have thier own opinion. Mine is what I trained on. Sig Kadet LT-40.

You need to tell us more about yourself... Such as older, super young, middle aged. Reflexes. Do you play video games? Will you be using a simulator. All those factor into the plane to get. If you have an instructor. Are younger. Play video games and will be using a sim. Get the Arrow or Avistar. If you are older. Slower reflexes or just want the easiest plane to learn on, get the LT40. Or if you want something in the middle get one with a 60" or so wing span with a flat bottom wing. I've "seen" the Nextstar. Didn't excite me much next to my custom LT40.

I have been training on the Alpha 40 sized for 2 mos. now and am just about ready to earn my wings. I can't speak for the quality or ease of flying on other planes but for me the Alpha has been easy and enjoyable. The price is great too. The Evolution engine has been perfectly running right out of the box and it looks to be made well. It has a ball bearing supported crankshaft which is better than sleeve bearing. It starts up great every time with an electric starter.
The only rough spot for me has been having to reinforce the firewall and tail section after a very bad take off. This was an easy repair. I cut out an access hole underneath next to the firewall and glued in extra wood on the firewall and added wood braces to the tail section. Now it handles my rough landings no problem with no further damage.
It really floats and I have had nothing but praise for its flight characteristics and engine performance.
I asked around like you before buying and this plane, apart from the more expensive LT 40, was the most highly recommended trainer.

Of the planes you listed I like theAlpha 60 the most. Decent plane, and being larger is easy to see. And the old addage is true "Bigger flies better". I would also reccomend the Sig LT-40 highley. The Great planes PT-40 is also a real good plane. Good luck with whatever you end up with and welcome to the hobby.

Mark Shuman

I have had great luck with the Nexstar.. Easy flyer and lander.. Plus it comes with the software to keep you busy during the winter time. Strong engine (OS .46FX), good reciever.. The transmitter isnt as good as other kits, but it does the job..

Just FYI, the transmitter that comes with the Nexstar doesnt connect to standard buddy boxes. If you plan on using the buddy box for lessons, you'll need to get an adapter that goes from the square buddy box plug to the circular one.. I think the cable runs about $30, but I may be wrong.

that US $$$? I picked one up for my 6EXA radio to old style (square to round) from my LHS for $11

Yeah, US $$.. my information is probably outdated though.. Havent looked for one in a while.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXBEK8&P=0 $11.99

Still love my LT-40

i have the extra easy 2 and absolutely love it, but the Alpha 60 is a much better plane because you start off with a bigger engine which can be used later in another plane and the plane is much more sturdy,.... the aluminum Tube that holds the wing together is much bigger in the Alpha 60 than in the XE2, ..... for the most part, the alphs 60 and XE2 are the same plane, just about the same dimensions and same flying characteristics ...... all except for the bigger engine on the Alpha......... i learned to fly by myself on the XE2 and never had a crash because the thing just doesnt want to fall, all it wants to do is fly .... but i do think that a bigger engine would have helped with its performance. I'd go with the Alpha 60.

Get a Sig Kadet LT-40. I trained and soloed on it. Best trainer ever made.