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Basildon, you are right. I'm not going to prove you wrong. Even i said several times that its not the easiest trainer to put together, I also said that the Irvine Tutor and the Thunder Tigre trainers go together without a hitch. But, while all other trainers look exactly the same, rectangular fuselage, constant wing cord, ruler shaped fin with small rudder, almost useless, wire undercarriage which bends easily and very flexible, easy to make 5 touches even coming slow because they bounce before they stop, the Wot is out of the ordinary. It's different from the rest, it's not just another trainer, its a Wot. It's bigger with a different shaped fuselage, longer tapered wings (which penetrates better), massive rudder, rugged undercarriage and tough covering. I've been flying for 28 years now and believe me, there's never been a trainer like the Wot. It's rewarding and satisfying. Let me tell you that i build trainers in my career, all makes, kits, ARTF, etc, but this one is special, very special. It's worth all the hassle to put it right, it's, as I said, rewarding. It's not another trainer, it's a Wot
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Pick a plane 2009
Victor Saliba replied to David Ashby - Moderator's topic in All Things Model Flying
I would say; 1st Tiger Moth (about 60" span) 2nd BN Islander (2 x 36 engines) 3rd Pilatus PC-6 Turbo Poster (about 62 inch with flaps) -
Thanks Steve for the compliment, it's always a great pleasure helping others, new comers or not to the wonderful world of model flying even from so far away. This morning I took my new Ultimate and did 4 flights, went home to eat and back again with the Magic Extra 300. While my son was flying the Extra, I went out with a beginner flying a Hangar9 "alpha" powered by an Evolution 46 and Spektrum 6 radio. Steve take care and in case of difficulty write and ask .
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Steve, I totally agree with Frank Skillbeck. I thought my son flying using a buddy lead. It saved me lots of repairs, money and time(he only broke about 15 props in more than 200 landings and 3 nose wheels). Worth investing in one. As Frank said, always check what the instructor is using.
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Steve, both radios are very good. I don't think there's a bad radio on the market. I've got the Futaba FF7 2.4 Ghz and where I fly, there are beginners using the Spektrum dx7. The Futaba comes with a 1 piece receiver, much like its 35Mhz cousin, but smaller, while the Spektrum comes with a "2 piece" receiver. If you got space inside the aircraft, it's not a problem, but if like the "Limbo Dancer", where there is no space, the Futaba receiver wins. Now it's up to you. I always go for Futaba.
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Dear Steve Troke, your girlfriend got good taste. Sorry for replying late, but I was "busy" tearing the skies here. In the last 5 days I did 30 flights (6,6,4,8 and 6) with my Wot. I love this one. I highly recommend the OS 46 AX, it's a very reliable engine and powerful. As for the radio, I fly only Futaba. Go for the new Futaba FF7 2.4 Ghz. It's a lifetime investment. My Wot is tail dragger. It looks nicer, lighter, less drag, and on the ground, it got that rugged appearance. If you go for this set-up, try to fit a stearable tail wheel as it does not steer back to pits after landing. It's a remarkable aircraft. I end all my flights dead-stick. In the last minute, I go high, engine quits (without fuel) and perform loops, rolls and split-s and almost always manage to land it right in front of me. Yesterday, my club mates, applauded me after landing. It's simply magnificent.
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Many best wishes, a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to David Ashby, Timbo, all members of modelflying and those who fly any kind of "Wot". Many happy Wot flying hours to everyone.
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Jamara Stinson Reliant
Victor Saliba replied to Pat (rActive) Harbord's topic in Scale and Semi-Scale kits
Dear David Ashby, If you like to ship it to Malta, I will do the review.Thanks -
Magicstick, it would be a pleasure for me to keep in touch with you. Please note that the Wot Trainer is not the classic Wot 4, make sure that you go for the Wot Trainer. Regarding the radio, I fly only Futaba radio whereupon I got the FF6 & FF8 on 35mhz and their latest FF7 on 2.4Ghz. I recommend that you buy the Futaba 6ex 2.4Ghz since its easy to surf into its menu and very reliable. I also recommend, as an engine, either the OS 46AX,or TT Pro 46, or Irvine 46 or the reliable OS46 LA which is light and powerful. I don't recommend 4 stroke engine for many reasons. First they are heavy, and you need a light, powerful, easy to set and trouble free engine and are much cheaper.4 Strokes got much more moving parts and take longer to break-in. Also, from Just Engines, the ASP 46 (I got the 91 ASP) which is within budget for a beginner. Apart from the OS 46LA, these engines chrankshaft turns on ball bearings and got twin needle carburators while the LA is plain bearing and much simpler carburator, that's why its so light. This morning I flew the Mdeltech Extra 300 and tomorrow its a public holiday and its on charge tonight. This is a very nice hobby and flying for me is part of my life. I cannot live without RC models, especially the Wots (I got 2 Wot4s and the Wot Trainer).
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Also this morning turned out 2 beginners, one with a Hangar 9 Alpha and another 1 with a "Boomerang". Both models flew extremely well. I prefer a semi-symetrical wing more than a flat bottom one. The semi-symetrical wing handels the breeze much better. So if you decide for a Thunder Tigre, choose one with a semi-symetrical wing section. Mind you, the problems encountered during assembling the Wot, can be easilly sorted out. Its a very rewarding model especially later on. I hope I was of some help. Please keep asking.
