Hi all, I am trying to decide what model to buy for my next step up from my trainer. I want to use my current engine (IRVINE .46) and want to do aerobatics. Any advice would be appreciated there is so much to choose from ie. low/shoulder wing, symetrical / semi symetrical........... I would prefere it to be ARTF. thanks. Andy.
You need to give us an idea of what you want to fly, then we can recommend planes within that type. Depending on your level of skill, you can fly almost anything as a second plane, with more or less difficulty. Dr.1 Driver "There's a Hun in the sun!"
Sig 4*40 arf.
John VB
On 5/4/2004 5:25 AM Ted shuffled out of his cave and grunted these great (and sometimes not so great) words of knowledge:
Take a look at the Sig 4*40, World Models Rambler 30, or Goldberg Tiger II. Both are excellent 2nd planes: ARF, low wing, aerobatic with a 46 and land at trainer type speeds, and cost ABOUT $130 - $150.
Hangar9 Ultra Stick .40 !!!!
US$ 129
Use 4 servos for aileron and flaps and computer radio for mixing the crown feature.
A really stable aerobatic model with excellent low speed characteristics is the Sig Somethin' Extra. It is not an 'ideal' second plane as it is fully symetrical with no dihedral, but it can fly like a kitten if you have dual rates.
"Really stable acrobatic model" is somewhat a contradiction in terms. Be that as it may, consider the Sig Four-Star .40 ARF. Can't go wrong, within your parameters.
I agree with the 4-star in either arf or kit. It's a great plane.
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