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Old 01-03-2008 | 07:54 AM
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Item number: 270200654827

http://cgi.ebay.com/CESSNA-182-4-CH-...QQcmdZViewItem

Would this plane be Ok for a nw flyer? I likeit becasue it has simulation software to play arond with first.

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Old 01-03-2008 | 12:33 PM
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NO!! Do not get this plane as your first plane. Its very fragile and is not easy enough to fly for a beginner. Its probably not good for a second plane either, but if you get good enough with your first two planes, then you can consider getting it. For your first plane, get either the HobbyZone SuperCub or the Multiplex EasyStar.
Old 01-03-2008 | 01:40 PM
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I like the look o fthe Super cub, but its alittle to big of aplane from what I would like. Can you offer other planes?
Old 01-04-2008 | 01:03 AM
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My number one training plane is an EasyStar. I've trained several new pilots successfully on an Easy. It's simply a well balanced plane. Wings are removable making it easier to store. It does take some room to fly it as it is not the slowest flying plane, but don't let that fool you as it does fly quite slow.

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Old 01-04-2008 | 08:02 AM
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The best beginner planes, according to my experience, are as follows, listed in order of preference:
1) SuperCub
2) EasyStar
3) Aerobird3
4) T-Hawk
5) Slow-V
6) SloStick
7) Wingo
8) SkyFly
9) Beaver
10) Wind Dragon 3
11) Firebird Phantom
Old 01-04-2008 | 04:49 PM
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it's god to start with a 3 ch.

I don't recommend the firebird phantom, it breaks too easy.

I just got a sky fly for x-mas, and already i'm flying like a pro.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXKLV7&P=ML

The ONLY time i broke something was when i ran straight into a tree when a strong gust of wing moved my plane, and all i broke was the main wing. That was $10 to get a brand new one.
Old 02-16-2008 | 09:13 AM
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What about the Hobbyzones's Firebird Commander 2 as a first plane for a newbi?
Old 02-16-2008 | 03:35 PM
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Sure. That looks great. But if you plan on landing in grass with the gear on, you will definitely need bigger wheels.

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