What about the Bird of Prey, that's pretty easy to fly because of its
gentle stall-characteristics. Plus it floats something awesome, and
looks very unique and cool with the Kasner crescent.
-Paul
Tom Broeski wrote:
> It will depend on your budget. I would recommend a used Grand Esteem if you are
>going to move up to full house. I've seen 12 year olds flying them as well as
>seasoned vets. Second choice would be an Alcyone. Two meter planes are not as easy
>to fly as the larger ones IMHO.
>
> Later, check into a Psyko.
>
> Tom
>
> Ben Diss wrote:
>
> > Thanks for all the previous suggestions on which HLG to get started
> > soaring with. I took the advice seriously and have been flying a
> > Javelin --it does bounce-- and an Orion. I feel pretty comfortable that
> > I'm not gonna ruin a larger model, so I'm getting ready to add to my
> > collection.
> >
> > I really like molded planes, so a glass fuse is a definite. I'd like a
> > molded wing, but that may limit my selection from some nice foam/sheeted
> > models.
> >
> > Question 1: Should I start with a 2 meter or just go with a 3 or 3.5
> > meter?
> >
> > Question 2: Which full house, molded or foam/sheeted wing should I start
> > with. I want something that can take a bit of punishment, but not too
> > rock-solid that I can't win some local contests this summer.
> >
> > -Ben
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