Which plane next

[Weazman]

I started out buying a Hobbico SuperStar Forty and having help I finally got the hang of fly it. Now I can fly it when ever I want to and with no help. Now I am looking for a scale airplane that flys well and is in my price range and is easy to build.

[cudaboy_1971]

true scale planes (the military variety) typically dont fly well. well, let me qualify that: scale planes dont fly like well behaved R/C planes--they fly like, well real planes. in particular, war planes--the ones R/Cers are most interested in-- were designed with 40s and 50s technology, often had small tail feathers to enhance maneuverability and were painted to be hidden from view while in the sky (not a desirable quality in R/C).

since this is your second plane, i wouldnt recommend a scale aerobat (extra 300, cap 232, etc....) you just wont be ready for it yet (maybe a good 3rd or 4th plane). if you definately want scale, go with something that is designed (in full scale) for the private or recreational pilot....a cessna or similar single engine plane.

if you are dead set on a war bird (you didnt say in your post--but that's what most of us are looking at when we say scale) go with a 'fun scale' plane--one that looks like the original plane, but has been enhanced in all the right areas (read tail feathers and wing profile) to behave itself in the air.

furthermore, the Top-Flite kits that i've personally been around (the p-51 and p-40) have been quality, easy (relative to other scale models) kits to assemble and are docile in the air.

also, consider changing the paint scheme to something non-wartime. you've got to ask yourself: as a beginning-intermediate R/C pilot, do you really want to spend most of your time trying to figure out the orientation of your plane in the air?

good luck.

[Weazman]

Thanks for the advise. I think I and going to get a GreatPlanes Cessna Sky Lane with a .46 engine.