Great Starter...

[Lt Swiss]

(NOTE: This is a duplicate from 'Flying' just to keep things straight and together.)

I'm sure everyone would answer different as to their recommendations for a starter foamy sailplane, but I go with what I know. The RADIAN is the easiest plane I have ever flown. I think I am on my sixth Radian. But remember, I am trying to learn to be a daredevil, so yours will last a lot longer than mine have.

I'd buy from Amazon for best price, but here are the details. Plug-N-Play means 'no TX or RX'. RTF has everything radio and all...


ParkZone Radian RTF Electric Sailplane [PKZ4700]
www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/products_id/28661/n/ParkZone-Radian-RTF-Electric-Sailplane

ParkZone Radian Plug-N-Play Electric Sailplane [PKZ4775]
www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/products_id/28662/n/ParkZone-Radian-Plug-N-Play-Electric-Sailplane

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But if you want the full deal (4 channel with ailerons), there is a new foamy that I just got called the "Fox". Its faster and can roll, but its a beginner to advanced pilots so. Check it out. $189 with radio RTF. (no Amazon)


ST Model FOX Aerobatic RC Electric Glider RTF w/ EPO + Brushless Setup + Li-Po
www.bananahobby.com/1936.html

Here's a video...

[bearcat]

Actually, I kind of like that second one, the Fox. Would you mind hauling it out next weekend so I can see how it flies under "the master's" hand?

The sailplane is alright too, it's just that I am building a powered 2-meter sailplane very similar to this already, and would prefer something a little different.

I think I could be okay with ailerons. I know beginners usually don't have ailerons but I started to get used to them on your plane actually.

What I should do on mine is to build my sailplane with ailerons and maybe even flaps, but make it so that they can be immobilized for 3-channel flight. I'll bet it wouldn't be that hard.
Either that or build a second wing with those provisions.

[Lt Swiss]

For me it is about getting thousands of hours which must, and surely will, translate into experience and new talent. There's no other way. It's how I approach everything, ALL OUT!

So as to getting some hours in, a beater 3 or 4 channel is the best idea. The trick is to get flying and fly all you can. The 'semi-disposable' airplane is key to this method.