There are various version of this type of machine.
>
> Look for the ones with servos on the the rudder and elevator. The
> standard Commander has only `pull-pull' nylon lines to the tail
> feathers, which give `steering' only - ie no elevator control.
>
> My modified Commander (to separate tail servos) easily tuns in 12
> minute flights in CALM weather.
>
> They are quite reasonable to fly - but still best to get an
> Instructor (or try a simulator) if you are new to the game.
>
> And yes if it clicks you will get sucked in !
>
> CW
>
>
> >
> >Can you folks give me honest opinions for or against the purchase of this
> >plane from horizon hobbies. I am new to the hobby, and am intrigued by the
> >simple design of this plane. Will it work for me, and will it drag me
> >further into the hobby and make me get a bigger gas powered plane? > >
> >tia,
> >tim
> >
>
> Look for the ones with servos on the the rudder and elevator. The
> standard Commander has only `pull-pull' nylon lines to the tail
> feathers, which give `steering' only - ie no elevator control.
>
> My modified Commander (to separate tail servos) easily tuns in 12
> minute flights in CALM weather.
>
> They are quite reasonable to fly - but still best to get an
> Instructor (or try a simulator) if you are new to the game.
>
> And yes if it clicks you will get sucked in !
>
> CW
>
>
> >
> >Can you folks give me honest opinions for or against the purchase of this
> >plane from horizon hobbies. I am new to the hobby, and am intrigued by the
> >simple design of this plane. Will it work for me, and will it drag me
> >further into the hobby and make me get a bigger gas powered plane? > >
> >tia,
> >tim
> >