hi just wondering if anybody has a parkzone typhoon and a nexstar or alpa 40 trainer that they fly my question is if i can fly a typhoon pretty well will the nexstar or alpha be alot harder to fly or easier to fly and not need an instructor as i have both those planes but havent flown them yet thanks for any input

Even with experience on the Typhoon you're going to need an instructor when you move up to a Nexstar or Alpha 40.

Ken

The stick responses will be generally the same but the nitro planes fly so much faster and further they require different techniques. Get with an instructor on a buddy box for a bit and then make a decision. Crashes are harder and more expensive.

Good luck.

i know this is what you are asking but when the time come go with the alpha and if you get the rtf it comes with a 4 ch radio 45cc and all ele all you need is about 40 min of build time and gas


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selena1718

Exactly what Bruce and Ken said. I have both a NextStar and Alpha 60, but have given instruction on the Alpha 40 so I'm familiar with it's characteristics which is virtually identical to the 60 size. While both a gentle flyers, they both will fly a lot faster than what you're used to. If you can handle you typhoon then you have a leg up on others just starting out, but you will need an instructor to get you going. Dealing with a nitro engine is a whole new world, and the planes will be much larger and heavier translating into faster in all respects. With a nitro plane thing can happen very quickly and you'll need the instructor to both trim out the plane and help you adjust to its particular flight tendencies.

Hogflyer

fly the Alpha sell the nexstar

Aw comeon, Jetmech.. The Nexstar is a fine trainer. Just remove the gizmo's and fly it. I used the wing-tip spoilers and the brakes for a while, but right after I solo'ed, I removed them and flew just fine (after somewhat of a bit of elevator trim).

But, both the Alpha and the Nexstar should do the job just fine.



PS. When did you say your daughter graduates from Cape May?

I have a Typhoon 3D . It was given to me for doing some repairs to a trainer. For what it is, I guess it`s O.K . Not a lot of damage if you hit something or some one. And it does not have much of a thrill factor , even tho it does some nice 3D stuff.
It would be like riding a bike ,then riding a motorcycle with a 100 hp . There is a big difference.
I have taught a couple of people to fly on the Nexstar and a couple on conventional trainers. I would recommend the Alpha over the Nextstar and getting a instructor for both.

Just curious, Moondoggie. What didn't you like about the Nexstar? I flew the Tower trainer 40, the NexSTAR, and the Hobbico Super Star. Of the three, the Nexstar was the largest and easiest to fly. I never flew the Alpha so I don't have anything to go on with that.

CGr.

It`s a good plane, just don`t like the gizmo`s or the way the landing gear and wing is bolted on. Had a NextStars lose it`s wing due to failure of the plastic wing nuts spitting into.
They fly o.k. with the gizmos off , but don`t seem to stand up a well to the pounding a newbie gives. That's why if I had a choice , I would go with the Alpha. Both are good trainers and with the gizmos off , the Nextstar may be a little more aerobatic , but harder to repair than the Alpa 40
And when a Newbie shows up with one, I have the hardest time convincing them to let me take the gizmos off.
Now before I get beat up, lol. the Nextstar has taught many to fly and so has the Alpha , I think the Alpha is the stronger of the 2. But that's just my opinion and not meant to degrade anyone that has a Nextstar.

I respect that.

I did not have any problems with mine. I did, however, have one bad landing where I ended up landing angular to the center line and ended up crossing a berm. The berm forced the left side of the main gear backwards and shattered the plastic gizmo that held the gear in place (if you recall, it snaps in place on the RTF). I ended up epoxying the whole kit-n'-kaboodle in place. Other than that, the wing held up to my abuse, and I certainly gave it some... so I liked it. In fact, to my knowledge, it still flys (third owner, I think).

Now with that said, I do have a Hobbico Super Star RTF that I bought as a club trainer and fly that regularly. I bring it to the field in case someone wants to buddy box with it. And, just to keep it running good, fly it once or twice a flying session. It too flys pretty well, but it is somewhat smaller than the Nexstar, and I do like the additional size in the trainer.

CGr.

thanks for your input

Thanks CGR , It sounded like he was to going to try learn on his own and I thought the Alpha airframe might take a little more beating.
I do agree with you , that it a good trainer , but if your self taught , one needs every advantage , one can get. Been there , done that!
The Nextstar is a good plane, I just think the Alpha will take a harder beating that tends to come with being self taught.
I hope you did`nt take my post in the wrong way . It`s just my observation , which does`nt maen a thing. Was just relating on what I have dealt with .

Hey Robbie. Well, now you got my interest up. I am gonna have to take a close look at the Alpha, for sure. I am always looking for something new to play with. Jeez.. like I really need it.. ha.. the Protege, Tiger 60 & 120, Excelleron 90, Venus II, and so on... ha.. lots of boy-toys, for sure!!

Dick.

Stick with the Protege. It`s more plane than both of them put together. It gets my vote hands down , When my LT-40 is done , thats what is going to replace it with. Maiden one for a freind this week , did`nt want to give it back. I think this will be the new kid on the block for sure.
How did they get a trainer to handle so well ? Pleasant surprise , for sure. Very responcive and light on the sticks. I say , heck with the Nextstar or Alpha , get a Protoege. Very impressive for a high wing trainer.

I was instructing a fellow RCU member on his Alpha 40 last year and he stalled it on short final at 8' - 10' (we didn't have a buddy box and he did have experience in landing, but was self taught). The only thing wrong with the plane was the wood prop broke. Other than that, it required nothing and AFAIK is still airworthy but gutted for another plane. The Alpha seems to be a very rugged plane.

Hogflyer

I hahve an Alpha 60. IMHO it is a super plane to fly. It can be gentle or it can do your beginning rolls, loops, immelmans, etc. It is definately rugged and so far hasen't needed any repairs (knock on wood). We usually run it at half throttle during a training session with an OS 61 FX. Great trainer plane.