So i started flying over the summer under the tutelage of Bingofield. He taught me everything i know, got me soloing, gave me an old alpha of his, when i put it in the ground last month, wrecked to the point where many would probably pitch it, he helped me peice it all back together. Ive flown his tiger 2 (or tiger 40) and his astro hog on buddy box and i really love the low wing planes. I think im pretty set on getting a GP escapade for my glow second plane (i have hobbyzone phantom for parkflying), but a few others sparked my interest. I want to stay prob under 150ish for the airframe i could go up alittle but i am a college student and though im working full time these next few weeks before classes start money is always alittle tight. I saw the GP super sportster i think on tower had some kind of deal attachted too it maybe a 20 dollar gift certificate. Any other low wing first planes out there that anyone would recommend. I loved the tiger but Id like to try something new. I do have a tower 20$ certificate at the moment so that helps too. Tower is out of escapades till the end of august but my LHS has one left in stock. Ive read good things about it so i was thinking going with that and using my tower certificate for the engine or electronics.

I do have a os .46 ax in my alpha should i get new better engine in my low wing or is the ax enough for a escapade or something of the like. I was thinking i could move the ax to the low wing and by a cheaper two stroke like a Thunder tiger or super tigre for the alpha.

I do have a extra reciever ready and waiting to go, I got my radio here from RCU got a JR 632 with two r700 recievers.

Anyways just wonderin what ya'll thought of the escapade or any other recomends for me.

I do plan on getting a kit for over the winter as well. I love the building and RIT (my college) has an awsome aero modelers club with a whole workshop for plane storage and they got tons of tools. I was thinking of a easy starter kit like the tower uproar for over the winter build, what you guys think of that also.

Thanks alog

there a reason for wanting low wing? cause I would get this rather for the same price as the Escapade with better looks... [link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJ579&P=0]GP Extra 300S[/link]

ooh i dont think i saw that, it is sexy. Ive never flown a mid wing, whats the diff between that and a low? Also im looking for a ARF like the escapade to finish out the warm weather, then get a kit to put together in the winter but that definatly could be a contender for my kit.

The Escapade is a better option for you given that you are still relatively new to RC.

You'll have no problems building it and it will keep your attention and interest.

The Extras tend to tip stall, yaw at run up, etc. so they are better suited to be your NEXT plane.

Yea, Extras are much more advanced than the Escapade, Tiger, etc

I might not know much, but I have had two mid wings and one low wing... one was a CAP 232 the others were a Showtime and a YAK54... the CAP was way more difficult to fly... I am switching back to an Extra 300SP from GP... the mid wings IMO were the easiest to fly... bottom wingers you cant have precise rudder control like with mid wings... the plane stalls and drops from the sky... but this is just my opinion... don't shoot me guys...

I say this everytime I get the opportunity. Take a look at the graet planes cherokee. I love mine. It goes together very quickly, and really performs well with a 46AX.

Follow the link below for the review.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...rticle_id=1039

if you want a kit the great planes rapture is a good second plane. however if you are on a budget get the escapad. the ax46 will be plenty

I think ill go with the escapade, pop the ax in it and get a nice super tigre or TT for the alpha so i can still fly it without breaking the bank. Get a nice maybe 60 size kit for my third plane first kit. Any kit rec's, Like i said i have my friend bingo field and the school club as resources for building help. I wish they still had the uproar 60.

My second low wing, but would have served well as my first, was a Seagull Spacewalker II. Alot of fun and very well built.

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If you have your eye on an Escapade then go for it. It's excellent for someone in your position. I still contemplate buying one just to have another simple, inexpensive fun airplane.

If you want to build a kit over the winter, take a look at this: http://www.advantagehobby.com/produc...cat=165&page=1

It is a good quality kit that could be tackled as your first build and would be a good step up from the Escapade. It's more of a fun-fly type airplane, not a scale Extra.

Ill have to toss the 4* in the mix. I just came off an LT-40 and am in love with the 4* 60.