Hey all,

So if you read my last post, I had someone plow my nexstar into the ground pretty hard and its totaled. So I need a new plane. I wondered if you think these would be good planes to go to.

My history, I just learned to fly solo with my nexstar this year. I do pretty good with it. I have no real issues landing.

I have one of these http://www.kangkeusa.com/indexo.htm Think I should be able to fly it?

Also was looking at the Escapade. Looks nice.

You think those two would be easy to fly? I only have a .46 to slap in these so nothing crazy. I will get another trainer but these I can get REALLY soon.

The short answer is, we don't know. None of us have flown with you so we don't know your skill. Some guys can't handle an Ugly Stick after two years of flying, and some guys graduate to a Yak 54 two months after starting the hobby. If the plane has forgiving stall characteristics and flies slow, you should do fine.

BTW, the link you posted only goes to that company's website, not to a specific airplane.

Justin ... how well do you handle the Nexstar? Does the plane fly you or you fly the plane? Can you grease in a landing at slow or higher speeds? Are your landing approaches about the same each time? Are you able to fly basic aerobatics with the Nexstar? Are you able to fly smooth and level? Are you able to land a plane dead stick at any time from any direction? If you can answer YES to all the above then its time to move on from a high wing trainer. A trainer has a lot to offer actually, just that most beginners do not realise it.

I wouldnt say that I can grease any landing. Sometimes I come in a little hot and either go around again or land it faster than I would like but it all ends fine. I have not crashed myself yet, Just other people crash for me LOL.

I understand that I still can learn alot from a trainer. But I dont have a trainer availible rite now. I do have a mid wing and a low wing availible. The mid wing is a FUN-50 from that link above. But I also could use a escapade.

I know its hard for you guys to tell me what im ready for so i guess Im just wondering what plane would be easier. Low wing or mid wing. I hope to have a trainer really soon again, but until then I just want to fly. LOL.

BTW, I always fly with my instructor present. I dont need him to help me on my nexstar but we always fly together. So worst case I could ask him for help.

The Escapade is pretty easy to fly and is a good second plane. Whether or not your ready for a second plane is really a question you need to answer yourself.

cool, thats easy enough...IM READY LOL. only one way to find out rite

If you assemble the Escapade as the directions say and don't do a whole bunch of modifications to it, it will be a nice east to fly sport plane. You might have your instructor test fly it for you and maybe buddy box you a flight. A 46 is plenty big enough, it will maintain level flight at 1/4 throttle or less with a 46. It is easy to take off and lands very slow. I think you'll like it if you get one.

You put a HUGE smile on my face when you said it lands slow. That really was my concern. With the nexstar I drop throttle to idle and just let it sink into position nice and slow. I was concerned that this may need lots of speed to keep up and landing would be rough. I feel confident in this plane. I definatley will buddy box it the first couple flights though for safety.

I assembled the escapade as per instructions (i only added glue to the elevator joiner) and I LOVE IT. On low rates it can putter around and land real slow and really be used as a low wing trainer. On high rates it can be a monster. I have the 46 OS ax on there and its a beast. I can fly down the middle of the runway with 2-3 clicks up from idle 20 feet off the groud. Slam it to full throttle and pull straight up and it goes 500 feet in the air like its no problem. I got this as my second plane and on the 2nd flight with it i was doing maneuvers (snaps, spins, and the like) that i never dreamed i would be doing yet. only thing to be carefull with as as its so light, it has taken off on me with my 46 ax at around quarter throttle. So you gotta be carefull taxing the thing. I almost sent it flying into the flight line because as i was taxing it at less than quarter throttle it just jumped 4 -5 feet in the air when i really wasnt expecting it.

cool, I am excited to put this together. Might start tonight. Cheap Arf and looks great...where could you go wrong.

I love my escapade i think i have the biggest grin on my face every time i take it up.

took mine home today..will start assembly in morning.