I'm sure this has been asked before, but I'll ask it again.

I'm just getting into RC planes and would like to build my trainer. I haven't built any models since I was a young boy (~25 years ago) and would like to start with a kit that is not too difficult and will provide a good trainer for me. What are your suggestions?

-Jim

Here is my two cents worth.

I have a Tower Hobbies .60 trainer, ARF (Almost Ready to Fly). IMHO the .60 size planes are easier for my older eyes to see in the air. It took basic skills to build, yet not much time so I could begin to learn how to fly. Still learning by the way.

While I was doing the learning part I started a Top Flite Contender Kit. Just a box of balsa, a little hardware and some plans. A very good kit to construct and fly. I have pics of my planes in my gallery.

Find an airplane you like the looks of and go for it. Check with some of the folks at your field or here at RCU. You will be getting plenty of advice. The hard part is sifting through it all.

Here is another something to think about. Do you want elecrtic or glow? There are good & bad with both. I have an electric Fighter Bird and it is fun & easy to fly.

Good luck,
Al

If you want to build a trainer, you can get a Great Planes PT (Perfect Trainer) or Sig Kadet. Both are easy to build and come in several sizes.

Sig Kadet Seinor. Big, Easy to work on, and will slow to a crawl. Just saw a guy this weekend that had a Saito 100 in one, I would even call it acrobatic with enough engine.


Neo

Golderg Eagle II, a nice sturdy model. Only mod I would suggest, for this and most trainers, is to scrap the supplied plastic hinges for the control surfaces, and plan on using something like robart hinge points or ca hinges.

Dave

Second the Goldberg Eagle II. Great plane, easy to build, strong as heck.

Sig LT Kadet 40 SUPER KIT!! SUPER FLYER!!!!