Been following the hotliner threads on both sites and have especially enjoyed soholingo's enlightening review of the
Warmliner from Great Planes that I was at that stage quite interested in.
Noticed here in New Zealand the easy availability of Pelikan Models but was wondering which I should look at :
Am After an introduction hotliner that will thermal well, if that is possible.
Previous experience 2m gliders(but not for a while) and lots of parkfliers inc brushless aerobats up to 400 speed, which I do fly very frequently.
Want portability so the family does not notice when I sneak one into the car boot going away on holiday!!

Would the filip be a good start or is it hard to chase thermals with it, or can you enlightened people suggest another brand?
Price target up to $250 US for plane alone.

Thanks for any advice or links to your favourites.

I just answered this in the other thread but I think you are going to be happy with the filip 400. If I remember correctly the filip sold by NES has full span ailerons (I know it does), but I believe the Filips sold overseas are not full span. The full span will help you add camber and increase your roll rate. And its small and compact so that you can take it on travel.

As an alternative I like the nike 2 It is fast, it thermals, it holds energy and its affordable.


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