Hello, i was just wondering what everyones opinion is on what is a great trainer plane for a first time flier. not really worried about price. just looking for the best. would like a glow powered plane, not really into electric. Thanks for everyone input.

You couldn't go wrong with a SIG LT-40.

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I've tought a few people to fly now, and honestly there's 2 routes to go. 1st is to do it thoroughly and join a club and get an instructor. You can work with him/her from there. Sig LT40 as recommended is a good plane.

The second way is self taught. This is how I learned and have helped a few others start. I love it because you can work at your own pace. I learned on a Hobbyzone SkyFly electric (~$100 ready to fly) but all others I've helped learn using a Hobbyzone Super Cub. It's extremely durable (foam) so you can crash, 15 minute glue job and be flying again! With a balsa trainer you're hooped if it's bad, but it will teach you the fundamentals of a plane!

The super cub can be had RTF for around $150. A great way to learn! You can fly them in parks but I wouldn't recommend as you're liable. Go outside the city and have a blast.

The other best thing you can do is buy a simulator like RealFlight. Even though the price seems steep, it is 100% worth it. You will use it forever and can download planes to fly before you buy! Not to mention the simulator will probably pay for itself 2-3 times over in the number of planes you wont crash because of the practice.

Edit: sorry i didn't see your "not into electric" clause. My bad. Just an option that keeps the cost down for learning as everyone will eventually crash their first plane!


Hope this helps!
Eganwp

I learned on a hanger 9 alpha 40, I loved it. even after i crashed it and put it back together. Still flys great. even better since i took the dehedral out of the wings its almost a sport plane but still stable enough for me to teach people on the buddy box with.

Coright, you should get any .60 size high wing trainer. I say .60 because the bigger the plane; the easier it will be for you to see it and not have to guess which way it is going, somethingmany new pilotshave trouble with. More importantely, buy a training cord to plug into you're radio and the instructor radio so he can take the control's if need be. Most of my students havesoloed in 2 days with a training cord, it's worth 15 bucks.

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one of if not the best deal on the internet, its way cheaper then buying all the parts and putting it together. i recommend getting a instructor and joining a club...its a lot cheaper that way.

I'll ditto this statement. I think this trainer is probably the one that I've taught more people on than any other. While it may not be "the best" flying trainer, it certainly is the best bargain in trainers out there. great priced and it is a good flying trainer. Definitely well worth a look at.

Ken

i have a club right here in town so getting an instructor wont be a problem. id like to thank everyone for all the information its been very helpful