Moving to gas
06-07-2003 | 10:54 AM
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From: madison, WI,
Moving to gas
I'm moving on from my slo stick and into gas. I was going to get the midwest aero-star but see now that they have a aerobat. Same body, just a symmetrical wing and beefier gear. What do you think...too much for a newbie?
06-07-2003 | 11:38 AM
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From: st catharinesontario, CANADA
Moving to gas
No big deal, but I think you mean glo fuel (a mixture of oil, methanol, and nitromethane). Gas is exactly that gas, and those engine typically power a plane in the 10+ lbs range.
The midwest aerostar most likely is around 4.5-5.5 lbs and will reuire a .40 size 2-stroke glo engine...
The midwest aerostar most likely is around 4.5-5.5 lbs and will reuire a .40 size 2-stroke glo engine...
06-07-2003 | 09:15 PM
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From: Land O Lakes,
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Re: Moving to gas
Originally posted by agriebel
I'm moving on from my slo stick and into gas. I was going to get the midwest aero-star but see now that they have a aerobat. Same body, just a symmetrical wing and beefier gear. What do you think...too much for a newbie?
I'm moving on from my slo stick and into gas. I was going to get the midwest aero-star but see now that they have a aerobat. Same body, just a symmetrical wing and beefier gear. What do you think...too much for a newbie?
The aerobat is a FAST airplane compared to what you have been pokin' around with. It is a bit heavy on the wing loading and lands a lot faster than you will be use to. If you are able to fly your stick well, you will be able to adjust to the faster, aerobat. I have one and I love it. It is a very agile little bugger!!!
06-07-2003 | 11:56 PM
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From: Ashburn, VA
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I transitioned from a Merlin to an LT-40.
Other than the basics of orientation, the slow flyer DID NOT really prepare me for flying a glow trainer.
Go to a club on training night and see if you can get an orientation flight, before you buy something that you can't handle.
Other than the basics of orientation, the slow flyer DID NOT really prepare me for flying a glow trainer.
Go to a club on training night and see if you can get an orientation flight, before you buy something that you can't handle.
