Graham Biddulph Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Still trying to decide what is going to be my second plane, I can now fly my Bixler quite well, You have all convinced me that Parkzone warbird is probably a step to far, so which aircraft. The only thing to keep in mind is that it must have no undercarriage. I fly from a rough silage field. I was thinking of the multiplex twin star. Any other thoughts would be most welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Flyer Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I've been looking at the radion (3channel) or the radion pro, 4 channel with flaps and crow. look them up some good vids and great reviews 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Biddulph Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Yes I have considered the Radion but I was hoping for something that is not a glider type aircraft. The BIxler that I now fly is basically that and I want something that is more conventional aircraft in the way it looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Wot4Foam-E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Biddulph Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 I suppose what I am saying is, would not the Radion be very like what I have already got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Biddulph Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Bob, can I use the Wot4 foam-E without the undercarriage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 can't see why not as long as you balance it correctly, just tone down the control movements to start with and maybe even swap the prop for a 10*7 or 11*6 one for the first flight if you don't have any experienced flyers to guide you. This will reduce the maximum speed and give you that little bit more time to react. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Skilbeck Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Graham, the Multiplex Twin Star is a good model but it depends what type of model you'd like, something more aerobatic, faster or scale like, the Twin Star will fly more like a conventional trainer than the Bixler and be slightly more aerobatic, it would actually be a good 2nd model, but is it the type of model you want. If you want a powered glider then the Radian or Easy Glider wouldn't be bad choices, scale then something like the Parkzone T-28 without the undercarriage would probably not be a bad first low wing aircraft, but it would have no natural stability compared to your Bixler. If you want aerobatic then the Wot 4 (foamE) without the undercarriage should be fine. What radio are you using BTW, no point recommending the Parkzone or E-Flite BnF stuff is you aren't using a Spektrum radio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich too Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Posted by Bob Cotsford on 25/08/2014 16:16:37: Wot4Foam-E What he said. I have one and they are very durable, fly in any weather, make a great winter hack, and you could take the u/c off. I fly from farmland which is pretty rough, the std u/c needs work anyway. I have reinforced mine using the strong woven tape and it has been 100% reliable. Rich ps if you throttle back on the Wot4 foame it is very docile, great for practicing landings as it is very forgiving. Edited By Rich2 on 25/08/2014 16:29:12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Biddulph Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Frank, yes I have DX8 Spectrum, so that should be o.k. Don't require aerobatic yet, I do fancy the T28 but was worried that may fall into the warbird catagory and be to much of a handful for me at the moment. The wot4 is also appealing as long as I can belly land it without the undercarriage. I do fancy the twin star but I have read that its going to be discontinued and getting parts may be a problem. trying to stay away from powered gliders, as that's what the bixler is (almost) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Biddulph Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Out of all these I would prefer the T28, but is it a step to far at the moment. If I slow it down to much when landing, is the stall going to bite me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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