RC kit wanted

Nov 08, 2004 4 Replies

I am looking for a Trainer 40 or a Trainer 60 kit by Great Planes. It has been discontinued and I am getting back into the hobby and would like this kit again. Please email me with info. Shortsnorter


You're probably asking about the Great Planes PT-40 MK II or PT-60. Both kits are available from Tower Hobbies. You may want to check them out at Tower's web site

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. If you search under "Airplanes" and under that "R/C Airplane Kits - Trainers" you will find the two planes listed. The PT-40 MK II is under the .20-.50 link, and the PT-60 is under the .51 and Up link. Good luck.

Very respectfully, Harry Sanchez

shortsnorter wrote:

As far as I know , Great Planes discontinued the Trainer 40's and 60's in the early 90's. They were a good step up from the PT (perfect trainer) 20 ,40 , and 60 series. A lot more aerobatic due to the symetrical airfoil. The PT series all have a flat bottom wing and build with a LOT of dihedral if built according to plans. I would look around at some of the other airplanes in this category as there are many out there that outperform the Trainer series. I think you will find an airplane that you will like much better.

If you're determined to get one , you may try E Bay or call some of the older hobby shops. Personally , with all thats available now , I would opt for something else. I hope this helps you.

Ken Day

Try the RCM Trainer Jr. in, well, RCM Magazine

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Kitted by Bridi back in the day

Don

Hey snort, I was in the same situation. I had a .60 GP trainer a while ago. When I got back into it I found the Slinger to be a good flying-oriented option, affordable/durable/acrobatic and convenient. I had to log some time on a computer simulator (FMS) before I wasn't crashing it every time out though. I had to replace the wings once ($22).

Tower offer:

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Thanks, Steve.

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