Hi Guys,

I got in to this hobby eager to fly, and learned on a Hobbico Avistar ARF. I'm now flying a GP Extra 300S .40 size ARF, and a Sig Somethin Extra ARF. My flying has gotten much better, and now I'd like to build a plane from a kit. I've built an electric 31" wingspan model from a kit (Switchback from mountainmodels.com) but not a glow plane.

The problem I'm seeing is that most "beginner" kits (i.e. look easy to build) also look like they will be a bit boring to fly after my Extra and Somethin Extra. Basically I'm an intermediate RC pilot but a rookie builder.

Can anyone offer advice on a kit that is a good "beginners" kit but that is more chellenging to fly?

Thanks,

Carl

I would strongly suggest the GP Ultra Sport 40+

It's a good build, and flies like it's on a rail! You won't get bored with it.

Thanks Mike!

I appreciate the feedback. I'll take a look at the Ultrasport and see if I can download the manual to check it out.

Carl

If you want something a little bigger, try a CA 25% or 27% Extra with a small gas engine.....You'll spend a little more going this route, but I think you'll really enjoy it

Are these OK for a "first build?" I've shied away from scale models thinking they would be difficult to build w/o some more experience.

Carl

Sig Kougar
GP Sportster series.
TF Contender. (really cool with dive brake under the centersection)
Tower Kaos 40 or an older Bridi/GP kit (isn't pretty, but man what a flyer)

All great flyers that can keep you entertained for quite a while and pretty straightforward to build.

Since your flying skills are way ahead of your building skills, you'll likely be disapointed by any plane that meets your building skill level. A great flyer, that's not super hard to build and flies superbly, is the Goldberg 68" ws Extra 300. Flied great w/ a 91 2-stroke or 120 4-stroke engine.

Maybe you can get someone in the club to "mentor" you on the project, so that you're not stuck w/ a boring trainer type plane.

Without a doubt, I would recommend the Sig 4*40. I've built this and its still my favorite to fly. It is extremely easy and straight forward to build. Excellent flying plane even with an OS LA40. Would really tear up the sky with a 46FX.

Dion