I'M LOOKING FOR THE BEST FIRST/SECOND PLANE FOR ME.


I learned to fly several years ago on an Eagle 2. I flew that for a long time (my trainer made me fly pattern-like before I could move on) then I had a cherokee 40 and an ace bingo.

It's been several years now since I've flown, and now that i'm out of college i'm ready to get back into the hobby BUT I dont want to buy a trainer only to pick back up the feel quickly and be ready for another plane.


SO what I'm asking is your all's advise on what plane I should "start" with?

I'd like something that I'll be able to have fun with for a while. I was thinking about the Lancair ES ARF or the P-51 ARF.


Anyone have any suggestions or comments?



Thanks in advance,

Jim

when I came back I just got ahold of some of my old flying buddies and used theirs for a weekend. You'll pick it right up within a flight or three. then get whatever you want for a model

I came back with a world models cap 232, very a stable plane and can do anything you want[link=http://ecsvr.com/abm/shopexd.asp?id=17]cap 232[/link]

How about a compromise. Hangar 9 has the P-51 trainer that will be a durable plane to get back into the groove & you will be able to take all the gizmo's off & have a good flying plane.
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdId=HAN2825

I believe they just announced it in an ARF too if you want to use non RTF equipment

Thanks Redfox and Tuwood, you guys rock.


This Hanger 9 model was actually one of the p-51's that I was considering, the other (can't think of the manufacturer) was an arf w/ retracts.



Has anyone ever seen this Hanger 9 model fly in person?


Thanks again,

Jim

Lou,

Last Sept. I was fortunate to be able to buddy box two fellows on their PTS Mustangs. They both soloed very quickly. The Simulator helps.

The reasons I did not buy one for myself was that I already had too many transmitters, engines, servos and receivers. The RTF is a great deal. Sure, it is not your ultimate transmitter, but it is the best availble in an RTF.

Now that it will be available as an ARF, I will probably get it. Have six planes flyable and five in the boxes. Really need another. But this thing does fly nicely. Ditch the air brakes.

BUDDY BOX I laid off for 6 years in the 80's. Started again in 87, Crashed two before getting on the buddy box . Two or three flights and I was OK. Highly recomend getting that bit of assistance. But then, there is the simulator that comes with it.

Ken, AMA 19352

Thanks Ken.


Does anyone have an ETA for the ARF version....I've heard a lot about it but haven't seen a projected arrival time.....

Not sure when it's available but here's the thread where everyone's talkinga about it: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4118897

Long time reader but first post.
Jim I have just got back to flying myself after a 7 year down time.
I went and order a SPAD and had friend with a trainer box go up with me the first few times. I think you will be amazed how quickly you get back into it. Just need to get rid of the dumb thumbs,
The reason for the SPAD = Cheap, fly well and easy repairs almost indestructible.


Here is a link to where I ordered it [link=http://www.twistedmetalfab.com/cart/]SPADs[/link]

I just trained a guy with it last month. I isn't that bad. for a guy that flown before you won't have a problem. A full on rookie I didn't like doing it but I goter done anyway

I've flown two of the PTS P-51's in different stages of "tune" and while ok they didn't fly nearly as well as my World/Airborne P-51. IMHO if I were in your shoes I would get a Kaos. They are on sale right now at Tower with free shipping. Great every day plane with a hot 46. One of my last students just started flying one and he likes it so well he's yelling at me cause I didn't make him get one before now.
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Lou, I am just finishing up a review on the Mustang PTS. If you are in need of all the equipment (Plane, Engine, radio) It's a great way to go.

If you already have an engine and radio, You may want to look at others

<Edit> I just learned about the PTS Arf version, so it looks like a good choice either way.

I started out second time around with a Goldberg Tiger, after 15 years off. Might've been too tame. Next time I think I'd go with a Sig Somethin' Extra. Like Sam said, you get back into it quickly.

good to hear I was hoping it would be like riding a bike...I might wobble a little but I was hoping it would come to me quicker thatn it did the first time I learned to fly


Thanks all for your comments

Get a "H-9 Stik". They'e hot and fast and since they are high wing, can have trainer like characteristics.