Dale Gibson

Great video, watched it a few times now, thanks for posting it but as mentioned before....would be even better in blue.....or camo....

Well I for one, am a big fan of the Harvard/Texan and will follow this with interest and I think it will be the winter project I've been looking for.......

Ordered a copy from Amazon yesterday...... Dale.

Thanks guys for all your comments, I'm still undecided here but have to be honest, as a noob, I do like the rear needle adjustment on some of these engines!! Am I being over carefull?.....It is putting me off the Irvine a little bit ..... I've seen some horrific pics of fingertips missing!! Cheers.....Dale

Hi Alan, I know what you're saying makes perfect sense about the Irvine but if I'm honest the attraction to me with the LA is that several people (not just on here) have praised it's begginer friendly aspects, such as, easy to start and set up etc. but many have said it's under powered too. The shop I bought the Tutor from advised the Irvine 40 but that was all they had in stock. I suppose that as a novice I can't imagine life beyond a Trainer yet. I have been to my local club a couple of times and found them to be very friendy and they even rigged up one of the guys personal planes to buddy me.....thanks guys!! So, where i'm at is......membership applied for along with BMFA..... Irvine Tutor, servo's and DX6i bought, just researching which engine will suit me best as a complete novice......but nothing bought yet.......I really appreciate everyone taking the time to post on this thread.......and as you've all guessed by now......still open minded. Thanks.....Dale.

Glad it wasn't just me then Pete!!

Thanks guys, Well, given my lack of experience of IC engines and being new to RC aircraft, I am thinking that the OS 46 LA might well be my best option (and I nearly ruled it out)......I think that to keep things simple at the moment, when there is so much to learn, would be a good way to go for me. Now I just have to find one in stock somewhere!! Thanks for all your comments.. Dale.

I'd like to second that Area 51......well said!!

Big thank you for all the replies chaps, it's very much appreciated. Ok, so the OS LA sounds like a definate no no, the Irvine looks favourite but the OS 46AX looks good but quite a bit more expensive than the Irvine........decisions, decisions!!!......It might be decided on availability. Thanks again.....Dale.

Hi, Having decided on a 46 engine for my Irvine Tutor 2, I can't decide between, OS 46LA......Irvine 46 or Jen 47?? This is my first RC Aircraft and so have no previous experience with IC engines...advice needed please. Thanks.......Dale.

Hi guys, I have gone for the Irvine Tutor 2 and have decided to go Ic with it. They recommend .40 -.46 2 stroke.....just looking for some advice whether to go with the smaller or larger engine? As I am a learner should i stick with the 40? The other thing is which make of engine......should i go with Irvine or is there an alternative that you can recommend? Should i have posted these questions in a different section? sorry for so many questions Dale.

Thanks guys, interesting reading and a great looking aircraft!! Dale.

Hi guys, Been looking at this...... **LINK** Anyone know of this model or had any experience with it? Thanks......Dale.

Hi Racing Snake, I have made a decision and opted for the Irvine Tutor 2......but still undesided about IC or electric power!! Is there any way the UC can be beefed up at all? Dale.

Hi Biggles, Thanks for the welcome, I would have loved to come up the the Greenacres event but just couldn't sort if for this weekend.....but will defo try for next year. Hi Robin......I'm in Somerset. Dale.

Thanks for that guys.......cheque going in the post then!! Dale.

Hi again, does anybody know if the BMFA fee reduces at all as there year goes on? I'm not being tight here ( well maybe just a little bit) but thought I'd ask before I send off my cheque!! Thanks.....Dale

Hi guys, Just like to thank everyone for their welcome messages and advice, it's very much appreciated. I'm really enjoying researching things at the moment.....there are some great kits out there!!! and so much to look at on line. As a longer term project, I fancy building a wooden kit like a traditional Cub but I'm also looking at either a ready to fly or artf to get me started flying asap. Thanks again Dale.

Hi i to you all, I have in my earlier days built balsa gliders from KK but that was a long time ago now. Around 20yrs ago I did have some instruction on flying a balsa Cub type aircraft but only basic circuits and figure of eights, no take off or landings!! I have also dabbled with RC cars and more recently boats. Well, the thing is, I think the timing is right for me now to have a serious go at learning to fly RC aircraft. I have been using the Phoenix sim and recently visited my local club and introduced myself but I am getting a bit confused as to which route to take...ie should I purchase something such as the HZ Super Cub to get started or go for a full on Trainer like the Irvine Tutor 2 and then should that be Ic or Electric? Sorry for rambling on a bit but it's all a bit daunting and would love to hear your thoughts. PS......great forum!! Thanks.....Dale