Reply-To: bs464@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Duncan R. McCoy)
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA)
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In a previous article, pfoss@cmsa.gmr.com (Pete Foss PO/46) says:
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>>Is the US AirCore Trainer a good plane to begin RC with
>>(I will be getting an instructor to help me this time around :-) )
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>>What engine would be recommended for this?
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>>Any strong suggestions about a decent beginer/intermediate radio setup?
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>>Thanks in advance for the help!
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>>Jeff
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>I have flown a couple for students with good success. Any 40 size engine will do. I like OS 40FP for students because they are very easy to break in and reliable. As far as a radio goes, get a 4 or 6 channel FM, dual conversion receiver with buddy box c
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I've also flown the Air Core Family Trainer a couple of times for new guys
needing trim. The planes are easy to fly, altho a little heavy. The OS
FP .40 will fly it fine. The airplane will take A LOT of abuse. This is
important if you're going to try this mostly without a skilled instructor
(not recommended). With a good instructor, though, I think you ought to
go with a built-up trainer: Goldberg Eagle II, Graet Planes PT-40, Midwest
Aero Star if kit, Royal 40T if ARF. The OS FP .40 will also work well with
any of these planes. With the kits, you will also get building experience
which will increase your sense of accomplishment when you fly. The key
ingredient is the instructor - find a good one at your local club or
flying field and you'll be flying safer, quicker and soloing sooner,
while minimizing the risk of crashing your new plane.