Is a Precision Aerobatics Addiction the way to go?

[GrahamC]

It's Christmas present buying time, and I'm looking for something for my teenage son. He is a very competant flyer who has been discouraged a little by problems with various ic models this season.

He would quite like to learn 3D and I think electric is probably the way he wants to go.

So... current thinking is a Precision Aerobatics Addiction - available for about £110 if you hunt around.

I'd be interesting to hear comments from other forum members.

A couple of questions in particualar.

The suggested motor - the PA20 is quite pricey and a shade under £70, would a generic 3530 motor ruin it?

And...

Any other suggestions as to how the budget might be spent? What other airframes are worth looking at for similar money [or less!]

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[Roby]

Hi, try robotbirds, they sell EPP plane from rc-factory, 3 different sizes and few different models. They are great for learning 3D.

Roby

[simon burch]

I would try to fly someones elses Addiction before you buy one. I know a lot of people rave about them, but I couldn't get on with mine at all. Found it really vague and only fun to fly in flat calm. If you are learning, then get something which will take a bit of abuse.

Simon

[Frank Skilbeck]

I have had an Addiction for several years now, great plane and ideal to learn 3D on, mines running an AXI 2214 motor because it's what I had, with a 10 x 5 and 1700 mah 3S. Anything like that would be good, while built very light it is quite strong.

My favourite trick with it is to strooge around at low level doing flat turns using the rudder. Landings are a doodle as it can be almost brought to s standstill before the wheels touch. While it will handle some wind it's best flown in light winds.

[ben goodfellow 1]

i have one to it very easy to become bored with it very quicky.you might like to take a look at the global rc uk aj slick 42 in my opinion a much better plane.