Just like to know most popular out at the clubs.Thanks.

I can't pick, they are all good

Hi All,

I have taught a number of people on a wide variety of models from a CG Falcon to most recently a Kyosho ARF trainer. It would seem that all of the moden trainers are well suited to the task. I would advise intending tyros to attend their local club and talk with the person who will train them.

I think it is much more important to have a coach/mentor/trainer you are comfortable/compatible with rather than agonise over model choice.

Cheers,

Colin

I picked the PT-60 because I built one as my first kit. I've had 2 other 60 size trainers (both ARF) and they were also very good.

1. Hobbistar 60 MKII - Came out nose heavy. Mounted battery pretty far back with an extension. Made the mistake of trusting he connectors with no tape/string/shrinkwrap/etc and it vibrated loose. Went in at half throttle, 45 degrees. Fuselage looked like an accordian.

2. Global Right Flyer 60H - Very good plane, flew it for over a year. Kept bending the nose gear on landings, finally broke out part of the firewall. Made it a tail dragger and thought I was learning to land it pretty well. Then I came in way too fast and sheared off the main gear. It flipped up and took off the tail. I gave this plane to my brother, he plans to fix it and use it as a camera plane.

3. PT-60 - It was almost finished when I hurt #2 so it was OK timing. I'm still learning to land. I'll get it down eventually.

I do agree with the comment that finding the right instructor is a lot more important than the plane.

Unfortunately, the best doesn't come in arf form, the telemaster has got to be the best trainer ever. And an airplane that size flying on an engine that small is so easy to control and to see!

I was trained on the BTE Flyin King, and think it is a great trainer. It is nice and easy to see, and I only use an Os 60FP on it. The Flyin King was set up as a tail dragger while training. It also makes a great float plane.

Just my 2 cents.


Campaholic

You should also have the Sig LT40 in that list! ITs as big, or very close to some of the 60 size trainers size wise but it can be flown on a 40. I learned how to hang on the prop with just an 40FX engine!!!

I guess i should ad the Sig as well since it's big enough to be a 60.

I did a survey at our club field a few years ago when we had a particularly high number of new flyers. I wanted to know which trainer worked the best for getting the new flyer the skills needed to pass the wings test. The LT40 got the new flyer his wings the fastest. The students with the Goldberg Eagle 2 took a few more weekends. The students with the PT60 trainers took a lot longer. [8D]

One not listed is the Sig Kadet Sr. It's not an official 60 size plane, because of it's weight, but it's size is in comparison. It's a great flying plane and a good one to learn to fly on as well!