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01-21-2003 | 06:59 PM
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From: N.P., BAHAMAS
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Ive been flying for 2 + yrs now and want to build my first 40 size or funflyer kit,what is a easy kit to build for a first time kit builder?
01-21-2003 | 07:09 PM
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From: Toronto, ON, CANADA
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I've never flown, but got a GreatPlanes PT40 for XMas. It was well documented, has alternatives for more advanced flying characteristics (wing dihedral, etc), and everything was very well die-cut, and clear.
Not sure how other planes compare, but I can say that I am very impressed with how well it came together. Now if only I was able to cover it better!
For a sneak preview, you can download the instructions from their site...
www.greatplanes.com
Obviously, I am not associated with them, and my plane is not yet covered, so I can not comment on their flying characteristics (or my build quality)! But I can say that I was never confused, or disappointed at all throughout the process.
gus
Not sure how other planes compare, but I can say that I am very impressed with how well it came together. Now if only I was able to cover it better!
For a sneak preview, you can download the instructions from their site...
www.greatplanes.com
Obviously, I am not associated with them, and my plane is not yet covered, so I can not comment on their flying characteristics (or my build quality)! But I can say that I was never confused, or disappointed at all throughout the process.
gus
01-21-2003 | 07:19 PM
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01-21-2003 | 09:32 PM
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From: Denham Springs,
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I have heard alot of good things about the Goldburg Tiger 2. I have a Tiger 60 and it went together really well. It was my first kit built plane. It is a low wing, symmetrical airfoil.
01-21-2003 | 10:02 PM
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Go with the pt-40
allot of bang for the buck,and they fly well.
I have taught many people to fly with that aircraft.
A very good first time build project, it's key'd
to the beginner.
I have seen a few that were perfect in every way,
and others that were somewhat questionable if
it would fly. They all flew , some better than others
but all within reason
With that kit all you have to do is get it close
and you will do OK.
Happy building
Roby
allot of bang for the buck,and they fly well.
I have taught many people to fly with that aircraft.
A very good first time build project, it's key'd
to the beginner.
I have seen a few that were perfect in every way,
and others that were somewhat questionable if
it would fly. They all flew , some better than others
but all within reason
With that kit all you have to do is get it close
and you will do OK.
Happy building
Roby
01-22-2003 | 02:15 AM
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GP Super Sportster 40 MkII or Sig 4*- I love both of mine!
I've been flying for about 5 years and now fly helicopters, scale, and aerobatic planes. But I still love to fly my "old" 48 or S.S.
I've been flying for about 5 years and now fly helicopters, scale, and aerobatic planes. But I still love to fly my "old" 48 or S.S.
01-22-2003 | 12:39 PM
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Rcflier you are 100% correct. With 2+ years under
his belt , the better choice would be the 4*-40 from
Sig. Good catch.
What was I thinking ?
Regards
Roby
his belt , the better choice would be the 4*-40 from
Sig. Good catch.
What was I thinking ?
Regards
Roby
01-22-2003 | 01:26 PM
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From: Dyersburg, TN
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Originally posted by rcflier_gi
Tower Hobbies Fun 51 is a cheap simple fun flyer. Also as someone else stated the Sig 4 Star 40 is a good easy kit to build and flys great.
Tower Hobbies Fun 51 is a cheap simple fun flyer. Also as someone else stated the Sig 4 Star 40 is a good easy kit to build and flys great.
It did turn out nice though. Haven't flown it yet due to the weather.
01-23-2003 | 01:49 AM
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From: WARREN,
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I agree with most of the other choices. You can't go wrong with a 4 Star 40, a Tiger 2, or a PT40. I've built all 3, and my vote goes for the 4 Star 40.
Just my two cents, but I think a profile plane might get you really discouraged when it comes to covering. Especially if you've never covered before.
Try to stay away from a .60 size for your first plane. Although they don't look much bigger, I've found they can take a lot longer to complete, as compared to a .40 size. You don't want to lose interest.
Although looks are important, being fuelproof is the most important thing.
Regards,
Robb H.
Just my two cents, but I think a profile plane might get you really discouraged when it comes to covering. Especially if you've never covered before.
Try to stay away from a .60 size for your first plane. Although they don't look much bigger, I've found they can take a lot longer to complete, as compared to a .40 size. You don't want to lose interest.
Although looks are important, being fuelproof is the most important thing.
Regards,
Robb H.
