Best plane for a psuedo-beginner?
 

I'M LOOKING FOR THE BEST FIRST/SECOND PLANE FOR ME.


I learned to fly several years ago on an Eagle 2. I flew that for a long time (my trainer made me fly pattern-like before I could move on) then I had a cherokee 40 and an ace bingo.

It's been several years now since I've flown, and now that i'm out of college i'm ready to get back into the hobby BUT I dont want to buy a trainer only to pick back up the feel quickly and be ready for another plane.


SO what I'm asking is your all's advise on what plane I should "start" with?

I'd like something that I'll be able to have fun with for a while. I was thinking about the Lancair ES ARF or the P-51 ARF.


Anyone have any suggestions or comments?



Thanks in advance,

Jim

RE: Best plane for a psuedo-beginner?
 

when I came back I just got ahold of some of my old flying buddies and used theirs for a weekend. You'll pick it right up within a flight or three. then get whatever you want for a model

I came back with a world models cap 232, very a stable plane and can do anything you want[link=http://ecsvr.com/abm/shopexd.asp?id=17]cap 232[/link]

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How about a compromise. Hangar 9 has the P-51 trainer that will be a durable plane to get back into the groove & you will be able to take all the gizmo's off & have a good flying plane.
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdId=HAN2825

I believe they just announced it in an ARF too if you want to use non RTF equipment

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Thanks Redfox and Tuwood, you guys rock.


This Hanger 9 model was actually one of the p-51's that I was considering, the other (can't think of the manufacturer) was an arf w/ retracts.



Has anyone ever seen this Hanger 9 model fly in person?


Thanks again,

Jim

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Lou,

Last Sept. I was fortunate to be able to buddy box two fellows on their PTS Mustangs. They both soloed very quickly. The Simulator helps.

The reasons I did not buy one for myself was that I already had too many transmitters, engines, servos and receivers. The RTF is a great deal. Sure, it is not your ultimate transmitter, but it is the best availble in an RTF.

Now that it will be available as an ARF, I will probably get it. Have six planes flyable and five in the boxes. Really need another. But this thing does fly nicely. Ditch the air brakes.

BUDDY BOX I laid off for 6 years in the 80's. Started again in 87, Crashed two before getting on the buddy box . Two or three flights and I was OK. Highly recomend getting that bit of assistance. But then, there is the simulator that comes with it.

Ken, AMA 19352

RE: Best plane for a psuedo-beginner?
 

Thanks Ken.


Does anyone have an ETA for the ARF version....I've heard a lot about it but haven't seen a projected arrival time.....

RE: Best plane for a psuedo-beginner?
 

Not sure when it's available but here's the thread where everyone's talkinga about it: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4118897

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Long time reader but first post.
Jim I have just got back to flying myself after a 7 year down time.
I went and order a SPAD and had friend with a trainer box go up with me the first few times. I think you will be amazed how quickly you get back into it. Just need to get rid of the dumb thumbs,
The reason for the SPAD = Cheap, fly well and easy repairs almost indestructible.


Here is a link to where I ordered it [link=http://www.twistedmetalfab.com/cart/]SPADs[/link]

RE: Best plane for a psuedo-beginner?
 

I just trained a guy with it last month. I isn't that bad. for a guy that flown before you won't have a problem. A full on rookie I didn't like doing it but I goter done anyway

RE: Best plane for a psuedo-beginner?
 

I've flown two of the PTS P-51's in different stages of "tune" and while ok they didn't fly nearly as well as my World/Airborne P-51. IMHO if I were in your shoes I would get a Kaos. They are on sale right now at Tower with free shipping. Great every day plane with a hot 46. One of my last students just started flying one and he likes it so well he's yelling at me cause I didn't make him get one before now.
FEB

RE: Best plane for a psuedo-beginner?
 

Lou, I am just finishing up a review on the Mustang PTS. If you are in need of all the equipment (Plane, Engine, radio) It's a great way to go.

If you already have an engine and radio, You may want to look at others

<Edit> I just learned about the PTS Arf version, so it looks like a good choice either way.

RE: Best plane for a psuedo-beginner?
 

I started out second time around with a Goldberg Tiger, after 15 years off. Might've been too tame. Next time I think I'd go with a Sig Somethin' Extra. Like Sam said, you get back into it quickly.

RE: Best plane for a psuedo-beginner?
 

good to hear I was hoping it would be like riding a bike...I might wobble a little but I was hoping it would come to me quicker thatn it did the first time I learned to fly


Thanks all for your comments

RE: Best plane for a psuedo-beginner?
 

Get a "H-9 Stik". They'e hot and fast and since they are high wing, can have trainer like characteristics.