I see what you guys are doing for the kid that just lost his trainer. I feel bad for him, I know now what you guys were trying to prevent from happening to me. Thanks!


Question, You know the F-22 I got, well I was wondering would an electric plane be ok to practice with? See I am looking for a wing over trainer so as not to destroy the 22. I also joined the AMA last night and have a fellow with the local club said he would help me this coming Sunday. I have a 10 acre pasture to practice in so if I got an el-cheapo electric would that be anything close to a gas plane to help hone my flying or is it totally different? I'm talking something a little upgrade from the foam stuff but not the real expensive electrics either.

Hello...I am not missleman, but I have some advice. If you have the F22 raptor with a motor and radio equipment, why not buy an ARF trainer and put your motor and radio equipment it in to learn on for the same price as a foamy? You can get a tower trainer for $65 and your equipment for the F22 will work just fine in it. Once you learn on it, switch over your motor and electronics back to the F22.
[link]http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCAS2&P=0[/link]

Yes it will help but make sure it is 4 channel so you get aileron practice.
Something like Wing Dragon 4 on the low end, will not be able to handle much wind.
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/wingdragon4.htm
Or the Hobbico Electricstar is nice but more pricey.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...1p?&I=LZ0754**
There are other options in the ARF catagory since you already have a transmitter but figure a couple hundred to put a package together.
Alot of people like the Hobbyzone Super Cub ready to fly package @ about $160 or so but it is only 3 channels although any flying experience is better than none.

I like r2champion recommendation, a Tower Trainer will be easier to learn on at a low cost and use your Raptor as a second plane, of course you don't want to be flying it in your back yard.

Yep, get a tower trainer. When I put my Avistar into the ground, I got the Tower and put all of my equipment in it. Flys great. Gl!