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what is better for a beginner???

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Old 07-12-2008 | 07:33 PM
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Default what is better for a beginner???

I have never flew a rc airplane. Which one would be better???
Old 07-15-2008 | 06:10 PM
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The cessna is ok for indoor or outdoor use. It is supposed to be a bit quicker that the citabria as well.

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Old 07-15-2008 | 08:40 PM
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Ok thanks,

Do you have a plane that is mini but still easy to learn on?
Old 07-16-2008 | 05:26 PM
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Default RE: what is better for a beginner???

no,

I have a poll that has the cessna and vapor. people say that the cessna is the best.
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Of the 3 I'd pick the Cessna. However, if you are a beginner you WILL break it. No doubt about it. These planes are not that sturdy. I recommend going to a field with grass at least 1 foot tall to help cushion the crashes. Stay away from trees and buildings, poles,etc.


Old 07-19-2008 | 10:20 PM
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The vapor by far, it is slower and more durable.
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the citabria is a little more sturdy that the cessna
Old 07-21-2008 | 05:27 PM
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I have both the citabria and the cessna and both are good. The citabria is a little slower and stronger so I would give it the edge. I agree with another poster who suggested flying in tall grass this saved me many times while learning to fly with the citabria.

hope that helps
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The absolute best money I spent learning to fly R/C was on a flight simulator for the pc. You can crash over and over and over on a simulator and it doesn't cost you a dime other than the initial purchase of the simulator. Won't guarantee no crashes when you fly for real, but it will give you a heck of a head start!
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Default RE: what is better for a beginner???

I voted for the vapor. I have flown many 2 channel planes with lots of success and many 3 channel planes with lots of crashes. I have the Cessna and the Vapor. I can fly the Vapor much easier than the Cessna and I am learning quicker because it is a slow flyer and I have less crashes.
wproct is right about the sim. It helps alot. but I can still fly the planes in the sim alot better because I am not that good at setting up planes yet.

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