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[RaiderFootbal27]

hey guys, im a bigginer, im thinking of getting a plane, can u guys tell me some good planes, that are good and not that expensive, i just need a plane that would be good for a biggener, thanks

[Dave Robelen]

Hi,
I would take a hard look at at the PT-40 or PT-25 from Tower Hobbies. They fly great and are sturdy. You should plan on joining a club, Joining AMA, and getting some flight instruction. Probably any of the high wing tricycle models that Tower lists as basic trainers would be OK. The OS LA series of engines is also a good pick if you are just getting in.
Regards, Dave

[groundforce]

I just got a Kadet LT 40, with a Magnum .46 (Knock off of the os engines, full 2 year warranty)
I flew for the very first time last week and the plane is great.
Being it was my first, I got the ARF. The plane is very good in the air, nice and big so you can keep sight of it up good n high.
The kit, radio and engine cost me 379.00.

[RaiderFootbal27]

i don't really need the instructer, cause my friend has been into planes for like 4 years, and hes really good at flying, so he said he'll teach me

[RaiderFootbal27]

dave robelen, those airplanes your talking about, are u talking about trainers or sport ones, thanks

[Dave Robelen]

Hi,
In the trainer category the features to look for are sturdy construction without excess weight, high wing with flat bottom airfoil, tricycle gear, and a good reputation as a trainer. I have had personal experience helping newcomers with the PT series with good results, so I tend to reccomend them. The other thing I would suggest you consider is paying a visit (maybe several) to the local club and ask around as to what is working for the local people. You will go farther faster if the person helping you agrees with your choice of plane.
Regards, dave

[RaiderFootbal27]

thanks man

[Alastair]

I learned on a Sig Lt-40 ARF with a .46 fx and now as an instuctor I think it is a great plane. It is light, but very strong (I can pull full elevator out of a WOT dive. It has been crashed a few times and still flies great even though it now looks twisted and the covering is peeling at the edges.

[b3guyRC10]

if your just learning to fly, i think the best thing to do is get a glider, with 4 channel radio that you could swap into a second plane, a trainer. gliders are easy to fly, and are in a way hard to crash. very stable in flight, and you wont have to mess around with engine settings.

[luciji]

I learned on a Great Planes PT40.

Very stable, high wing with lots of dihedral, yet still has ailerons. Although you can still crash it if you try, it seemed to be pretty forgiving, and repaired easily.

There are lots of good trainers out there. If you want more fun and challenge, you might want to get a kit that you have to build it yourself. You get a sense of pride out of it, and end up taking better care of it. If you want to hurry and get in the air, an ARF (Almost Ready to Fly) might be for you. They cost more, but you don't have to be an expert to get the plane to the field. The plane I mentioned is available (or it used to be) in both versions.

[Dima]

i think the best trainer is Kadet LT 40. there are many reasons for that:
1. the kit costs less that many of todays available ARF trainers. its very easy to build and it will also provide you with experience for next planes.
2. the wing is very big and so is dihedral, making the plane very stable at low speeds which is very important for a beginning flyer
3. it will accept a wide variety of engines. personally i think 46 FX is the best choise for this 1. yet i saw people using 40 LA others went for 60 FP. so its up to your budget and whats your up to do next after this trainer.
4. its VERY easy to fly. i had a 12 years boy i was teaching to fly and he flyed solo after about 4 hours and trust me this is not an exception.