Disagree!
My first plane was a Gentle Lady and although I greatly enjoyed building it
and learning a lot it wasn't until I bought and built a DAW1-26 that I
finally spent more time flying than repairing. My advice is to buy and
build one of each. Both sets of building skills will be useful. The
DAW1-26 (Handlaunch size) can be chucked at a soccer field and you'll learn
a lot after only a couple of hours building time. The Gentle Lady is a
great highstart plane which you'll finish just about the time you get
competent with the 1-26. I still use the 1-26 on light wind days at the
slope and occasionally hook a boomer when the wind dies completely.
have fun
jtm
----- Original Message -----
From: Garland Hanson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Larry Head <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, August 22, 1999 10:10 PM
Subject: Re: [RCSE] First Plane
> Either will work fine. Both have removable wings. Build as per the
> instructions and get good instruction. Don't try to go at it alone as a
> beginner! Stay away from epp as a beginner. You're on the right track!
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Larry Head <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Saturday, August 21, 1999 7:55 PM
> Subject: [RCSE] First Plane
>
>
> > I've read that either a Gentle Lady or a Great Planes Spirit would make
a
> > good first kit to learn both building skills and also flying skills. Are
> > there any thoughts or recommendations on the relative merits of these
> > planes. Ease of transportation would be one concern,for example, are the
> > wings removable on these planes? I've also read that planes made of EPP
> are
> > very durable,are there any beginner planes made from EPP? This wannabe
> pilot
> > has no flying experience at all.
> > Larry
> >
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