Hey guys thanks for all of your help, I said the heck with it and went to the hobby shop and got my Alpha trainer! I got it home and within the hour i got it together without a problem. It came with a simulator so I cant wait to check it out after the transmitter is charged. I do have some questions though.
1. I did notice that the engine and propeller shaft or both sit at a slight down angle. I was wondering if this is normal?

2. My second question is about storing the plane right now it doesnt look like i will be able to fly it for at least a week i am keeping it in the garage, it is kinda cold out there will that be a problem? like warping or hurting the batteries?

I belive the firewall is 3 degrees to the left and 4 degrees down...thats to counteract the natural thrust of the motor

and inside my house is where I keep my aircraft...I've heard the wood tends to warp when exposed to temperature extremes...just as a rule of thumb, if the temperature is livable, it should be good.

Hope this helps

OK great i think i am just going to leave it in the garage tonight its in the 40's in there now so i think that will be ok for one night what do you think?

No problem, there's people (like me) who fly during winter.
We can keep our planes out on the field when it's a lot colder than that.
Don't worry to much, it's a wooden structure wrapped in plastic, not a ming vase

Fluctuation in air temp can wrinkle the covering though, just reshrink it with a heatgun if needed.
In my opinion moisture would be worse than cold weather.

Happy Landings!

I had the Alfa trainer and i think you'll like it... a couple of things to think of before you get in the air with it ...

1. Check the tank for cracks in the seems...I had a crack in mine near the stopper and didn't know until fuel leaked over everything...take the tank out and fill it with fuel to test it...also others have had this problem with the Alfa.

2. Don't count on the needle settings from the factory to work, i had to readjust the highend since they only give you about 20 minutes of play and my engine wouldn't run with the way they had it setup.

when you get used to the plane

3. Use a 2 blade prop...i think i had a 10x7 or 11x7 and it was able to takeoff a little quicker...i had the .40 size engine.

4. Turn it into a taildragger....it is easier to taxi and landings are still nice and easy.....nothing to be scared of

Wow thanks for the tips I was wondering how the best way is to get to the tank and check it for cracks? What would I need to turn it in to a tail dragger? What are some good sites to check out these parts?
thanks

Hey guys I have another question for you, I just got done charging the batteries and turn everything on to set up the trim and get the controls neutral I did notice that one or all of the servos make kind of a clicking-humming noise i didnt know if this is normal they seem to work just fine though? One other thing any suggestions one field equipment and fuel the only thing i have is the RTF kit that I put together, what else will i need?
thanks

My 2 Alpha's make that noise. I would assume it is normal.

Congrats on the plane. The servo chatter is normal. Its ok cause in flight it makes no difference

Kyonic, do you have an instructor?

A couple of opinion differences here for beginner pilots. With regard to a previous posting IMHO

"1. Check the tank for cracks in the seems...I had a crack in mine near the stopper and didn't know until fuel leaked over everything...take the tank out and fill it with fuel to test it...also others have had this problem with the Alfa. "

Pressurize the tank with air and hold underwater. Look for bubbles, make sure no water gets in lines. Make sure the stopper is tight but do not crack tank by overdoing it.

"3. Use a 2 blade prop...i think i had a 10x7 or 11x7 and it was able to takeoff a little quicker...i had the .40 size engine. "

Stay with the 3-blade for a while. It is designed to keep top speed down(you don't need it yet) and it also help to slow the plane down more quickly on landing approaches. Get a spare prop.

"4. Turn it into a taildragger....it is easier to taxi and landings are still nice and easy.....nothing to be scared of "

The tri-cycle gear is easier to handle for taxi, takeoff and landing. That is why you see it on all of the full scale airplanes now. You can convert it later if you insist. You bought a good product, don't butcher it and destroy any warranty you may have.
I have taught several student on Alpha's and they have all had great success and moved on to other planes now but still own their Alpha's.

Suggestions on field equipment. I'm a newbie to. Make it easy on yourself, buy a field box and the field accessory together. I purchased the package from Tower Hobbies for about $120.00. It includes everything you will need. As for fuel I run a 10% nitro - seems to work fine in the Evolution Trainer engine. That servo pop your hearing is normal, it dissapates, some what with time - or at least my did. As a newbie I was real concerned about it too.

Hope this helps,
XE2

I just got the Alpha 60 Trainer model myself today. Unfortunately, I noticed the aluminum tube that joins the two wing panels together near the leading edge is missing from the package. My local hobby shop said they'll replace it for me.

I too noticed the buzzing/humming noise from one of the servos. Upon further inspection, I think it is the throttle servo that is making that noise. I don't know really what to think of it since the Quattro radio system manual that came with the kit says a buzzing sound usually means the servo is stalled, which could cause the battery pack to empty within minutes. That's a guaranteed crash! But the situation they describe is the case of a servo trying to push/pull whatever it is linked to past its mechanical limits... So I'm not sure now...

Does it buzz in the mid-range or only when full open or closed? If in the mid-range, something may be dragging/binding. If at one end or the other, a minor mechanical adjustment may alleviate the problem. Possibly a linkage adjustment or moving the engine slightly on it's mount fore/aft. Make all adjustments small and only as much as needed. The small amount of engine movement should not effect the CG. Also be sure your batteries are fully charged.

Alpha 60 is a good trainer.

Let us know what you find