hi what a sight for a new beginner, i just got my first kit to build,and before i start i need to know the wing i should build,never have flown before joined a club and ama. i am building wing A and should i put in the airlion or leave them off or put them in and you can lock them out,has anyone built this kit?? thanks steve

Steve, Is this the PT 40? I'm not sure if I'm understanding your question. I would build it with ailerons. (I hope this is what you're asking) I've built the kit.


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yes it is the pt 40 sorry for the confussion,so you have built the kit huh,i hope then you can help me with any questions that might pop up, so how did you like the plane and the kit??

It's fun. If you build the alignment tabs in the fuse and then use wood glue, you can just place the formers in and use rubber bands to keep the fuse strait. (I'd CA the alignment tabs in to save time) The wing shouldn't be much trouble for you either. One tool that makes the wing go together easily is the House of Balsa wing rib alignment tool. You will want to read through the instructions first and build carefully.(especially on the fuse alignment tabs) I'd be glad to help, but I built this a while back. I'm still familiar with the plane though.



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I suggest building with ailerons. Think it's better to fly 4 channel straight off sice most glow planes have ailerons.
Also if you learn how to fly without ailerons, I bet you want to have them when you get more confident and want to wring out the plane more.

Just for curiosity, what PT40 designs are, and have been out there. I started with a PT40 ARF 5 years ago, it was a nice plane.

woops,there is no fuselage alignment tabs,from what ive read this kit is new and has beenimproved this year from past pt 40 kits,so i take it this must of been an improvement made,just starting it and still going thru the plans first befor i break out the glue will keep some pictures coming as i go along thanks again steve

Okay. Can you post pics?


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This was my first kit and learned quite a bit from it.It turned out to be a great trainer and i still enjoy it.In my opinion i would build it with ailerons and the sport wing.

I agree with ROBT4 and build it with the sport wing. The other option has to much dihedral. I know as I did not build the sport wing and had many comments on the wing. The PT 40 was what I learned on. Great first plane and first build. You will learn a lot with building you own.

Hi, I built the PT 40 Mk II about two years ago and like the kit and the plane very much. I had flown RC before but had been away from the hobby for many years so I kind of started over. The A version of the wing had a little too much dihedral for me I soon found and I underpowered things with only a OS LA 40 engine and a heavy build and 5,000 ft flying elevation. Soon after I ordered another wing kit and built the sport wing (B)version and put an OS FX 46 engine in. I also made both wings with bolt down versions. It'a a real solid trainer now and I find the sport wing version and hotter engine to be a great combination. The A wing still comes in real handy to use in getting other new fliers started.

I think you'll find it to be a great, stable and sturdy trainer. Best of luck!

Forgot to mention..........regardless of the wing version you build, do go with ailerons right from the get go. You'll find that it's every bit as easy to learn using aileron control (if not easier). Wouldn't hurt to get some time on a simulator like a simulator as well. Good luck and above all enjoy!