hi. i am looking for a .25 arf trainer. a kit would be ok (only if it is easy to build). i have the engine and radio. i have some 1/2 a experience but i want to move to larger things.

Hi. For a kit, I don't think you can beat teh Sig Kadet LT-25. It is super easy to build, all laser cut, and about the same size as most .40 trainers, yet flies VERY well on the recommended .25 engine. ARF trainers this size are uncommon, but Phoenix Models makes a .25 trainer called the Sonic. You can search it on Tower Hobbies.

thanks. i will look them up. if i dont like them i will scratch an ugly stick with a trainer wing

this is a CG tiger that is a .25 sized one.

What is?

I second the LT25. Its a great flyer and is an easy tail dragger trainer. The first time I tried ours, the engine wasn't adjusted right and it quit. It was quite windy and I stalled the plane 3 times but I still managed a safe landing back on the runway! I sold our LT40 but we kept the Lt25.[8D]

I would have to third the advice for the LT-25. I don't think there are any better trainer kits than these. You'll be doing yourself right if you get one.

Hope this helps

Ken

i like the price on the LT-25 . is it an easy build? how are the repairs? can this thing take a beating?

I have the LT-25 with an OS 25FX on it. It seems to be much more capable than my LT-40 with OS 46FX. It was a very easy build. It seems that it should be very easy to repair... crossing fingers that I don't find out anytime soon I haven't flown it that much yet, since we are blessed with lots of wind in Texas, so, I fly the LT-40 mostly.

You'll be happy with it,
Patrick

Carl Goldberg makes a .25 size tiger trainer(or did )

If you don't want a tail dragger, then check out the sig seniorita. Trike setup, with a 60 sized (almost) wing. Would be a great ".25" sized trainer. Only problem with a plane like this, though, is the fact that it won't withstand a whole bunch of wind. Anything more than 10 to 15 mph and you might be struggling to fly upwind with a .25 sized engine! Just a thought....

Sig used to sell a Kadet Jr. This thing is a 48" spanned trainer with a .25 in the nose. They may have plans for this thing still, though you will be cutting out all the parts by hand. I'll post some pics of my Jr when I get further in the build. Mine isn't stock either, as I've added ailerons to the wings, removed ALL dihedral and will be running 5 servos instead of three. Who knows, this thing might end up being somewhat aerobatic[sm=idea.gif]

I had a kadet jr. It's the plane I learned on. Enjoyed flying it much more that the xtra easy 2 I have. IT DIED A MONTH OR SO AGO

The plane is a solid sturdy design and easy to repair. I was slowing down too much on 1 landing and the wind suddenly whipped up flipping the plane backwards. The fuselage was broken in 2 between the trailinling edge of the wing and the tail section. I was surprized that it only took me 1 hour to repair including the recovering of the repaired section! [8D]

when i cash my check i will order the LT-25.

I think you'll find you've made a wise decision.

Fastsky, which plane are you refering to, the LT-25 or the Kadet Jr?

tsands, do you still have the plans? It's an easy plane to scratch build, so you might consider building a full house version if there's nothing left

Re: "Fastsky, which plane are you refering to, the LT-25 or the Kadet Jr? "< I was referrig to the LT25. I have mine a bit over powered with an OS 32 SX which makes it a fun plane to goof around with.

For some reason I can no longer remember, I built mine with a surplus Fox .40BB I had. As you can imagine, takeoff occurs somwhere around 1/3 throttle, and full power is "unlimited vertical"[X(]. It's gross overkill, really.

Sturdy Birdy II is a better choice and I remember seeing a demo video of it crashing into a fence with just some dents in it. Plus, it goes together super easy. I had one for my first plane with a OS .35 FP on it and it was damn near indestructable. I had cart wheeled it, crashed it in a pond while I was practicing my straffing and I had a few mid airs with my friends combat armadillo. I even put 4 inch wheels on it and would land in a corn field with the cut off stalks. We used to call it my bush plane. I loved it so much I'm currently building another one just for sentimental purposes. And at about $60 you can't beat it. On my first one I didn't even cover the wing just used starpping tape to reinforce the wing. In a 10 MPH I could hover it at about a 20 degree AOA! The next one I'm building is going to have a .40 LA on it with a bigger tank(8 ounce). [8D]

Ugh. My brother had a Sturdy Birdy years ago and it NEVER flew well. The Sturdy Birdy flies exactly as you would expect an M-1 Abrams tank to fly, which it more closely resembles than an airplane(no smart-alec comments about the Flyingthingz tank[:-]). It does indeed fly, but the high wing loading makes it faster than a trainer should be and stall more pronounced, not exactly a confidence building combination. But what do you want from a length of drain pipe and a hunk of styrofoam? It's an okay plane, but it's really built to crash rather than fly. I think the SPADs built from plans(see the SPAD forum here) are a better choice if you're looking for a cheap, durable plane. Just my 2&#162 from a less than stellar experience with that plane.

Everyone seems to swear by the LT series of aircraft, and after reading this post last night, I got on ebay and won a Kadet LT .25. Hopefully I can get it in the air quick and get my flying skills refreshed enough to get ready for my US 40. I have read all throught this post and see lots of good info on how to build it. It got shipped out to me today, so maybe I'll have it in the air in a few weeks. Thanks for all the info guys!

CG made a 25 size trainer called the Eaglet and a 25 size tiger called the Jr Sky Tiger. Since Lanier has taken over the CG line I have not seen either one offered.
My 1st trainer was an Eaglet and one day it decided to fly away looping as it was going. I went in my car chasing it but, it must of landed on a roof of a school because it wasn't found on the ground; some people had seen it fly over the school.
I had 2 Jr Tigers and flew them so much I had to retire them.

Chris

Oh, jeez, the Eaglet! How could I forget that one?! The Eaglet is a great trainer; fairly lightly built, yet sturdy. They were popular in my club when I first tried R/C as a kid 'bout 20 years ago. It should still be available, albeit not carried by Tower, etc. Goldberg had another , more cessna-like .25 size trainer called the Freedom, too. Here's a link: http://www.carlgoldbergproducts.com/basic_trainer.htm

Hey yall... Just wanted to put some input on a GREAT Carl Goldberg .25 plane... this is my 4 plane but I LOVE it... it can be a trainer but it is also very fast for a little .25 and quick moves also.. its a 3 channel... with rudder and elevator and surprisingly VERY maneuverable.. handles wind great and takes off VERY easy and slows down great for landings.... heres some pictures btw it is a CARL GOLDBERG EAGLET.