I have to agree with all. I have been teaching new fliers with electrics,
like the Graupner Bussard and the Teddy (you have to throttle back and trim
the teddy just right - but that's true with them all). I have also found
that the Pico Stick works very well too. Can't stall it, flies very slow,
is relatively hearty and can be flown in a limited area. You will need
ideal weather though (very little or no wind) - which I find most evenings
in S. Md. Regis
-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Reid [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2001 8:42 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [RCSE] Plane Recommendations
> >let an "interested watcher" fly as a demo.
> well-built foamy EPP Highlanders
> Gently Lady weighs more like 26 oz.
> I admit there's a lot to be said for a bounceable airplane
> but I think that's for learning landings.
There's another issue with "interested watcher" models, being
able to handle hi-g forces from an inexperience flyer. I'd be
worried about bad control inputs folding a wing on most floater
type models. If it's going to be a built up, get one with a
strong spar and/or leading edge sheeting on both top and
bottom of wing.
Polyhedrals setup with both positive pitch and roll stability
are nice, since it takes near deliberate control inputs to get
them to continuously lose altitude for any length of time.
I have an electric rc-dymond flipper, a small 27 ounce 58 inch
wingspan model (light considering 10.5 ounces of this is
battery pack [7 1400AE cells] and motor), a very strong 3
piece wing (sheeted on top and bottom). With limited control
throws, this model is almost indestructable as long as it's
in the air, so I'll let just about anyone fly it as long
as it has some altitude. I also mention if they get in trouble
to just let go of the stick, since it's very stable.
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