40 vs 60
 

does a 60 size trainer fly as slow and easy as the same plane in a 40 size.
Do they share the same speed in flight maneuvers and landings?

RE: 40 vs 60
 

You will probably find that a 60 size trainer will be easier to see because it's larger and that the speed can be the same as a 40 size and/or faster if full throttle. Both will serve as great trainers and your preference will decide. Larger planes do tend to fly a little smoother than their smaller counterparts. (If they're the same style of course.)

RE: 40 vs 60
 

My first plane was a Superstar 60 which was a very stable and eay to fly trainer. This plane appeared to fly at a similar speed to the average 40 sized trainer but was easier to see in the air and was probably more stable in wind.
I also briefly had a Hobbistar 60 MKIII. I can't really comment on this from experience as I crashed it on the 2nd flight (maybe that says it all).
The trainer that I actually soloed on was an LT-40. Although this uses a 40 sized engine, it is the same size as most 60 sized trainers. It is built lighter enabling it to use the smaller engine. The larger wing area for the weight enables it to fly a lot slower than many other trainers making it easier to learn on.

RE: 40 vs 60
 

My trainer was a Great planes PT 60. I loved this plane and it was one of the best flying planes that I ever had. This plane was given to me by my friend and flying buddy. It was built like a tank. He had glassed the fuse so the plane was a little heavy. I flew it with a Super Tigre 60 on it and it flew great. I have since passed this plane along to another friend who flies it every weekend. If it were me I would get the 60 size trainer. they are easier to see and they seem to fly better. This could be because you can see them better. All I know is that I would by another PT 60 if I needed another trainer.

Rick

RE: 40 vs 60
 

I had a .40 size trainer, and my flying buddy had a .60 size. The .60 definately has some important advantages of the .40. He needed to stay a little higher than I did for a full recovery in the event of a mistake, but it was much more stable in the wind. And, he eventually attached a camera to his, and got some great aireal photos.

RE: 40 vs 60
 

The .60 flys better and easier than the .40. If you live were the wind blows all the time there is no comparison. Plus think ahead to your second plane. Do you want a 40 or 60 size? Have you looked at the Trainer .60 from Great Planes. It has a symetrical wing that the PT 60 dos'nt. If you have a good teacher I would go with it. Later David

RE: 40 vs 60
 

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RE: 40 vs 60
 

all the pt seroes from gp are built like that. they all use a better wood but still make the trussels in the fuse. that thing is tough. i have hit it pretty hard before, bending all my gears out 90 degrees and no problems. i am long past that plane now and the covering is holding up well. the only real hole is the hole where my dad's too big and heavy thick rx glasses fell through. that's why i argue for that plane every time. it is built like a tank but sure doesn't fly like one. it is very stable at slow speeds.