Stepping up to 90 size
 

Hi peoples,
I've been flying for about 3 months now, starting on a high wing semi-symetrical VMAR Hornet trainer, then moving to a low-wing Kyosho calmato about 2 weeks later, then onto a World Models Dago red mustang about 2 weeks after that and have been flying that for about a month now. I am just wondering if it is too early to step up to a 90 size plane? I am really keen on a nice Extra 300, but it only comes in 90 size, but was wondering if its too big a step from 46-90? I can fly the mustang really well and have no dramas flying low wing, but i am just wondering if size has a big impact on flying? I've heard its actually easier to fly bigger models?
Thanks james,

RE: Stepping up to 90 size
 

Size won't throw you for a loop, wing loading and airfoil will. Bigger size is easier to see and handles better in the wind due to the added weight a bigger plane carries. If you can fly low wing aircraft and warbirds with no problems, you will probably be OK with the 300 extra.

RE: Stepping up to 90 size
 

James, size is not everything. :D Modeltec makes an Extra 300 in a .25 size. I've got one, it flies great. If you've got your heart set on a .90, go for it. However, you don't have to go there just to do what everyone else says you should do. My planes have engines from .15 to .61 right now. I still have the most fun with the planes in the .25 size range. The cost to buy and operate is lower. Contrary to popular myth, they are not "twitchy". And they will survive something like a landing mishap much better than a larger plane. What I really like is I can throw one in the car, with the wing still on, and be flying within a couple minutes of arriving at the field. Meanwhile, the guys with the larger planes are busy assembling their pride and joy. It seems like every flight of a big plane is "an event", while those of us with smaller planes just keep on flying.

RE: Stepping up to 90 size
 

Being a recent convert to larger planes myself, I will echo what has already been said. There ARE exceptions to the "big planes are easier to fly", but they usually show up among the scale warbirds, where flying ease has been compromised for scale appearance features. And a larger plane is going to be more expensive, no using plastic clevises and standard servos with the battery that came with your radio. But if that's the way you feel the hobby dragging you, then by all means... move on up.

Andy

RE: Stepping up to 90 size
 

The first time I flew a 60/90 sized plane I went "WOOOOW!!!" it was great fun, the plane flies so much better. However, it will not like to be treated like a 40 sized plane. Try to do some nonsense and if you lose speed you will stall her. They like to be treated with some respect. Not much harder to fly (generally) but it will not mess about like some 40 sized low wing entry plane. GO FOR IT!!!

RE: Stepping up to 90 size
 

Sounds like your doing okay, If you like scale or warbirds , then step up to one thats around 70inches like a P-47. or similar