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hobbico99
12-12-2005, 04:24 PM
What is the easiest to build best flying kit out there?
charlieoneseven
12-12-2005, 06:27 PM
Great planes, goldberg & top flight all make very easy to build kits. For a first plane go with a high wing trainer with tricycle gear so you don't break too many props learning to taxi. Is it your first plane or just your first kit?
hobbico99
12-12-2005, 09:10 PM
no it is not my first plane. but its my first build and i dont want to get another trainer. is there any 3d or aerobatic kit i could use a 40fx for?
charlieoneseven
12-13-2005, 08:59 AM
The Ultimate biplane will make you a better pilot and it builds really fast.
bigedmustafa
12-18-2005, 05:17 PM
Great Planes and SIG kits are almost all laser cut and are considered very easy to build (your mileage may vary). For Great Planes you might look at the RV-4, Easy Sport, Rapture, or Dazzler kits. For SIG, you might consider the Somethin' Extra, Four Star .40, or Mid Star kits.
tailskid
12-19-2005, 06:14 PM
A quick and easy build is a GP Giles 202 kit.....flys great to boot!

Jerry
hobbico99
12-19-2005, 09:17 PM
i have never built a plane before do you think i can build the dazzler?
bigedmustafa
12-20-2005, 04:01 AM
Dazzler is supposed to be a pretty easy kit to build, from what I've read. Some of the expert folks have recommendations for reinforcing the wing seat on the fuselage. The Dazzler has a thick airfoil and large control surfaces. Apparently it isn't unheard of for the wings to tear free if the plane is overpowered.

Bottom line, it should be an easy kit to build and it will fly fine if you follow the instructions and stick with a motor in the kit's rated range.
charlieoneseven
12-20-2005, 08:35 AM
The wings are prone to departure if held on with less than 6 rubberbands or fail to tighten the wing bolts. I've made both mistakes without being overpowered. That usually only causes CG problems that lead to adding weignt in the tail and increasing the wing loading that will cause other problems. Since hobbico99 is going to build it that shouldn't be a problem. The biggest problem building any kit is using the right glue and covering. I have been monocoteing a plane for weeks now and I know it can be frustrating to get it to look as good as your last arf. An all wood kit is prefered to say an all foam kit like the hobby-lobby line of war birds. Much easier to repair wood.