Best choice for second plane
 

Hi guys as I have seen many times on this forum the 4* seems to be the second plane of choice,but do any of you guys know anything about the US Aircore Colt 40 SLT.I sort of like it for its looks and the big wing span 64 ins. plus its said to be indestructible ???.I would really like to try my hand at building a kit,but i dont know if I will have the time or the patience to complete it,the US Aircore is said to be fold and fly.Would really appreciate your opinions..


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RE: Best choice for second plane
 

if your going to go that route, you should check out the SPAD's (they have a forum on this site!). Very cheap and fun to build.

RE: Best choice for second plane
 

We had one Colt at our field. Seemed to be quite heavy for its size. Had to land quite 'hot'. I do not think I would recomended it as a second plane. His also so had a very bad habit of nosing over but balance may have been to far forward.

There are plenty of kits and arf's out there besides the 4*, though I loved mine (RIP), that would make a good second plane.

Happy Hunting

Dave

RE: Best choice for second plane
 

My second plane was a Great Planes Big Stik 60 kit. I was moving up from my trainer which was a Goldberg Eaglet 20, so the size and power difference took a little getting used to. The great thing about the Stik is that you can throttle back, and it is very docile, or you can pour on the coal and it perks right up.

Tim

RE: Best choice for second plane
 

I saw a Colt fly also.......I agree with AllShadow....it flew HEAVY. There are much better options out there. Check out the Goldberg Tiger 2 ARF too.

RE: Best choice for second plane
 

Another vote for the GP Big Stick 60. Excellent flying characteristics

RE: Best choice for second plane
 

My second plane was a MidStar 40. This little sweetheart has around 70 odd flights on it and is still a blast to fly. The EasySport is a good one too.

RE: Best choice for second plane
 

If you can handle a plane with a 48" wingspan, then I would recommend a Spad DPS. I have built 4 of them (gave 2 away, flying the wings off the other 2). It is a very capable "sports" plane and with a couple of little modifications, virtually indestructible.

Don't get me wrong, I am a huge fan of the Aircore trainer. But for a 2nd plane, I'd take the DPS over the Colt. The DPS builds in about the same time (once you collect the materials, and solve the gluing issue), but it will be more fun to fly (for example, it will roll much faster), and be equally durable.

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I'd Like to agree with nbcguy. I'm just getting back into the hobby after being out of it for 7 years. I had a Mid-Star 40 with a Saito 50 4stroke as my seconds Plane. In my mind I'd would say it is a great 2nd choice.

RE: Best choice for second plane
 

Depends. If you have an instructor who will introduce you to it on a buddy cord, it doesn't matter what your experience level is, the instructor will get you used to it before soloing you.

Most students want to fly their second and subsequent planes without a cord, and that makes the planes like 4-stars and the Goldberg Tiger a better choice. There are others.

If you want to do it all yourself, choose a more forgiving plane than the colt. If you have an instructor who will spend the time with you, pick anything.

Good luck,
Dave Olson

RE: Best choice for second plane
 

I have both of these planes the 4*60 is by far the better plane. The colt flies ok but it is too heavy with a 60 sixe engine on it and it flies like a dog with a 46. It is just too heavy. The 4*60 flies great with a ball bearing 60 engine on it and even better with a tower 75 on it. If you have a chance to get the 4* get one you wont be dissapointed.

Rick