I agree about the 4-stroke........a .70 might just barely fly it.......definitely need a .90, and yes, a .70 will fit in the 4*40 if you decide to go with that.

Welcome to the addiction stunner
I like the choices, that can be the most fun part thinking about the next plane. I went from telemaster to a 4*60 but I can say from the above post I may not have "mastered" the trainer[:@].oh well... the 4*60 is a blast. Two things from some one thats in your position. Love the idea of a great TX. Spent more than you should cause always want it to do more and last forever. Try to check out some at the field, just the feel of them, some I find are not comferable or hard to use. 2. going from trainer to a faster plane is a rush. I ownly got a cheap TT61 in mine 2-stroke. If I crash an ruin it oh well... but right now at my skill level I've got the dual rates down an still get my heart rate up. IMHO 4-stroke 91 maybe more money an more power than needed I'am at 1/2 throttle most of the time. Later plan on upgrade for learning how to 3d hoverrrrr. Good luck and enjoy.

If you want to stick with a trike set up, why not look into the Cermark Graduate? It a nice looking plane and flys really nice. I've got one and have been going back and forth with it an my Avistar to see the differences with the high wing and low wing setups. This thing really moves with an OS 40FX too. For an ARF, it's not bad and it's reasonably priced.

Mine cost"

$159.00 Airframe (has all hardware, including fuel tank)
$109.00 Engine (OS 40FX)
$109.00 Flight pack (Futaba LOW/ R127DF RX/4 S3004 servos)
$12.00 Crystal

total $389.00

If you have to get the radio set, you could step up to the 6EXA system that has the same channel that you're already flying. This would give you one radio for both airplanes, and room for 4 more on the same channel. This is what I have done. The price of one of those, according to the Tower catalog is $179.00 (comes with everything including 4 S3004 servos). Something to think about.

If you are set on a tail dragger, go with the 4* as I have read many great things about them on this site and a guy who flys with one of ouy Club members flys one with a 4 stroke on it. Nice sound! Why be like everyone else and get the 4*? Be different! Good Luck!

Don

Stunner, I went with a sport stik 40 ARF by sportman aviation sold through www.hobbypeople.net $79.99!! Great plane, easy to assemble. flies great!!

So, a magnum 70 4 stroke will fit in teh 4*40 correct. Also teh 4*40 is a tail dragger correct?

yep. fourstar is a tail dragger. and while i've not flown it myself, i've heard it is a great second plane.

the 70 fourstroke is the right size for a 46 two-stroke plane. 60 two-stroke size planes fly with a 90 fourstroke.

i would recommend you take a look at the World Models Supersport 40. it's still a trike and very very good second airplane. the Rambler 30 is my favorite plane and also a good second plane. the FXi engine would be a little big for it but not too bad. and last but definitely not least is the Kyosho Calmato Sports (pictured), which is not only pretty but flies well.

as for mastering the trainer. it's unreasonable to be able to do a rolling circle and a continuous roll without losing altitude with a trainer. i dont' know anyone that can do a rolling circle with a flat-bottom wing trainer without slight variations in altitude. these things are much better learned on an aerobatic plane. and i don't know anyone that has NEVER been disoriented provided they are not beginners. you should, however, be able to also know the orientation of the plane through the inputs you put in so that you are depending on seeing the plane clearly to control it.

as for feeling comfortable, its very important... but its equally important that you really do fly well. i would still seek some opinions from club members to see if they think you're ready. i would also suggest that you have someone buddy box you a few times in the beginning. i know far too many people that fly planes well beyond their means that become hazards at the field.

that would not be a good second plane. that is a scale warbird so it does not fly the same a airplane thats desighned to be a model. warbirds are the most difficult to fly. they need alot of tlc when flying. i have a p51 miss america 60 by hanger 9 and believe me it differant to fly. first off you have never flew a tail dragger and second you have never flew an airplane that requiers you to come in with power to land because of the wonderful tipstall characteristic that the p51 posesses. sure up in the air you can fly it with a instructor but when its time for landing it will turn into a monster if you dont no what you doing. please save your money. my opinion look at a big stik 60 with a supertiger 75 or if your looking to go to a low wing a goldberg tiger 60 would be excelent. that plane will teach you really how to fly. i have one with robart retracts and is a fun plane to fly. i know the urge to buy one of these warbirds like the p51 mustang is strong but dont get on of those until you have had alot of low wing training. the mustang is for a very expierience pilot. if you decide to buy one let it sit for a year and fly the wheels off some lowwing trainers like a tiger 60 or a tower kaos 40. i hope i didnt hurt your feelings i am just being honest with you so you dont destroy alot of money. the p51 60 by hanger 9 completed is around 720.00 .

Congrats! You just replied to a 17 month dead thread. Not as good as the guy who woke up a 4 year dead thread earlier today though. Stunner also hasn't posted in about 6 months.

oh well laughs. i was just trying to help. no harm done.

of course not.

he probably cant do any of those things anyway. i agree with you

Stunner may be gone but if you saw the videos of the Pulse XT from H9 you might consider it as a very good choice for a 2nd plane. Previously I would have suggested a Midstar or a Tiger 2 which are still at the top 3 of my list but I think the Pulse would be more fun. It can fly fast or knife edge even at very slow speeds and its a tail dragger!

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