Multiplex micro jet
 

Anybody have any thoughts on the Multiplex micro jet? I'm trying to decide between it or the Stryker. It looks like it could be upgraded in the power department too. I thought it might be a pretty good deal starting with "good" electronics from the get go instead of buying a stryker and gutting it. By the way, Thanks for all the info here. It sure helps us rookies...everybody is great!

RE: Multiplex micro jet
 

Neither one of these are a beginner plane first.
But since that is not the question here,
STRYKER! I wouldn't get rid of mine for nothing. Own 5 of them, 1 stock, 1 stock modded, and 3 brushless that are gone in the blink of an eye.
The "best" way to go with a stryker is buy the body and verticals, hatch and so on, and install your own set up.
This is just my opinion.

RE: Multiplex micro jet
 

I agree with Catfish,I have 3 Strykers,all modified to varying degrees,and they are a sweet plane.I also have the microjet,and it is a lot harder to fly IMHO.Not so much when you get it up there,it flys quite well,it is just hard to launch without a nasty torque roll,and doesn't like flying slowly unlike the Stryker.If the plane was a third bigger,I think it would be more forgiving.Also being so small I find it a bit hard to see.The larger Muliplex planes like the picojet and twinjet are a better bet I think.Go the Stryker with aftermarket radio and power setup.
Cheers,
Bleary.

RE: Multiplex micro jet
 

Completely different flying characteristics. Very easy to get the MJ into 3 digit speed, but it's a lot harder to fly (and as others have said - harder to see). Not a beginner plane by any means.

Strykers can be made to go fast (lots of threads on this), but in stock form are pretty docile. Probably still not a good beginner plane.

RE: Multiplex micro jet
 

Thanks for the advice. I think I'll go with a stock Stryker to get used to it then change over the electronics and finally the motor. I went that route on my Slo-V thanks to the advice by GlacierGirl and it worked great. I actually thought the Micro Jet would be a little easier to fly due to it's size but now that you mention it the smaller size makes sense that it would be less forgiving. Thanks again!

RE: Multiplex micro jet
 

RC aircraft are a lot like pistols. The small ones are cute - but much harder to operate :)