Second Plane recommendation?

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Steve Morley - 29 Jul 2004 01:06 GMT

Hi All,

My GWS beaver is on it's way and I'm looking forward to shaking off the
cobwebs that have accumulated over the years with it.

I used to fly power (always prefereed the smaller stuff) but I've been away
for almost 8 years now :( Coming back to the hobby, I was glad to discover
backyard flyer (mag) and when I found a deal on the GWS beaver, it looked
like a good "get back into flying" plane for me. Should arrive in a week
or so...

My backyard goal will be something like the GSW F4U, but I'm not sure about
making it my second plane, or if I should have something in between. The
beaver is only three channel, and as far as I know can't be modified for
ailerons, so I'm looking for a backyard flyer with ailerons that can
hopefully take all the gear from the beaver (keep costs down).

They (GWS), have a couple of warbirds, is the F4U harder to fly than any of
the others? The box claims "for expert flyers" or some such, which is why
I'm wondering if I should or shouldn't jump to it right after a few months
with the beaver.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

TIA
Steve

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Helicraz - 29 Jul 2004 01:14 GMT

Try looking at this forum:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=167

The GWS fans are there, providing tons of tips, plus Mr Lin, CEO of GWS
and his staffs regularly answers any questions/complaints on their
products.

> Hi All,
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> TIA
> Steve

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Ted Campanelli - 29 Jul 2004 14:15 GMT

On 7/28/2004 8:06 PM Ted shuffled out of his cave and grunted these
great (and sometimes not so great) words of knowledge:

> Hi All,
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> TIA
> Steve

I wouldn't suggest jumping to a warbird as a second plane. The MAJORITY
of warbirds are, IMHO, too sensitive, even with reduced throws, to be
used as a second plane.

I would suggest a mid or low wing plane with ailerons. Hobby Lobby has
several that should work well. The Gee Bee Y Sportster (if it flies
like the glow version it will be a excellent plane), Travel Air Mystery
Ship, the Excell (mid wing 3D type) using reduced throws.

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Bill Lederer - 03 Aug 2004 11:38 GMT

I would agree with a number of people. I would stay away from the war
birds. Just as the full size, they are not easy to fly.

As far as the Beaver, a GWS receiver costs about $25, with the
crystal. Servos are under $10 each. You only need two. So, I don't
see having to tear the Beaver apart in a few months.

Bill L

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>TIA
>Steve

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Paul McIntosh - 03 Aug 2004 18:48 GMT

If you can fly a low wing plane, you can fly the Great Planes P-51. It is
nothing more than a dressed up Kaos.

--
Paul McIntosh
http://www.rc-bearings.com

> I would agree with a number of people. I would stay away from the war
> birds. Just as the full size, they are not easy to fly.
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> >TIA
> >Steve

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Net Report - 04 Aug 2004 22:47 GMT

I agree Paul, just like flying a pattern ship. But alot better looking.

Al Bruno
AMA 91626
IMAA 26812

> If you can fly a low wing plane, you can fly the Great Planes P-51. It is
> nothing more than a dressed up Kaos.
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Steve Morley - 03 Aug 2004 22:18 GMT

Hi All,

Thanks for the input, still not sure what I'll sue for my second plane, the
Beaver is due here by the end of this week, with everything I need to go,
radio system, motor, props, batteries, charger, esc, etc...

What I need is a low-wing aileron trainer, now if I could find a
spacewalker II I'd be pretty much in heaven (favourite non warbird plane).

Steve

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Arne - 04 Aug 2004 00:24 GMT

I built a Venture 60 for my second plane... flies nice, but might not be
available.. similar to sig 4star 60...

But, ugly as it is, the u-can-do is one hellofa arf. I've seen 3 fly, and
they are quite the plane.... very aerobatic, slow landing, amazing.... just
a bit ugly..... did I say it looked ugly..?

.
Arne, USA
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