Mike Stevens Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Interesting reading the review especially in relation to its use as a trainer. This was the first IC mode I built after returning to modelling and learning to fly on an M/Px Twin Star II. Ok, I had a few solo flights under my belt when I flew the WOT4 but I found it so much easier to fly than the Twin Star - no ballooning about and felt so much 'heavier' and positive in the controls - to coin that overly used phrase - "felt like it was on rails". adn you could put it exactly where you want to. I would thoroughly recommend it as a trainer from my personal experience. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 I would agree with yo Mike.I recently purchased an old Wot 4 off Ebay and find it a joy to fly.To start with it was to responsive ,Ive reeduced the thows and its much nicer to fly but still very responsive.I also hsd a twin star and its flying changed on a daily basis.Ive given it to an expert and he gets lots more out of it but has already had a bad crash with it.Fortunately I had a spare fuz so ita back in the air Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Flew the old Wot 4 in windy conditions,very enjoyable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john saunders Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 jjj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W-O Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Posted by john saunders on 29/12/2010 19:12:05: jjj That looks rude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Pollard Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Bet he hasnt got a profile. Bit like sticking your tongue out when the person is not looking Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W-O Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Posted by Garry Pollard on 29/12/2010 19:55:41: Bet he hasnt got a profile. Bit like sticking your tongue out when the person is not looking Garry I don't know, I don't usually look at profiles, but it was a strange post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Pollard Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Must agree Steve. Thought I might provoke a reaction. I must be bored Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Its a stutter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Nice photos Alan Ill yalk to you about your Wot 4 when I next see you,probably struggling across the field with a trolley according to the AMFC website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Smalley Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 the wot4 can be a trainer but its totally dependent on the pupil some newbies can not fly anything more than a twinstar other are happy with the wot4 it depends on the ability and dare i say it the age!! horses for courses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 You're dead right Lee. But what I do notice is a lot of learners do need the real trainer - but maybe only for a short period and could graduate to something like a WOT4 quite quickly - like within a 8-10 flights. The problem is they're stuck with the trainer they have invested in. Sometime I think some trainer designes are actually a hindrance to the later stages of a beginner's learning because they are too stable. The WOT4 - particularly in "Calssic" mould with no dihedral - is often actually better for them at that stage, as they start to develop a feel for the ailerons they need a model that just goes where you point it! Sometimes I think the ideal trainer would have adjustable dihedral so you could decrease it as the beginner learn to take more responsibility for keeping the model straight and level. Now there's a thought for an enterprising manufacturer! BEBEdited By Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 18/01/2011 11:54:54 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Smalley Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 you used to be able to buy models with dihedral in them and then just buy the sport wing after to go straight on, many many years ago i learnt on a HI BOY 4 my instructor at the time hated it ! "not stable enough" he would grumble under his chest he would have everyone learn on a super sixty if it was up to him. but i found it to be fine and really enjoyed it and despite a few prangs i went solo on it a well set up trainer can be very manoeuvrable watch Andy E throw his sons trainer around and you will be amazed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 The Precedent Hi Boy was the first model I flew! - but there was not as much choice back then as now! Ah- the good old days - pass me cardigan....I just fancy a nice cup o tea with me ginger snaps...young 'uns today - don't know they're born....mutter mutter... BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Smalley Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 first model i flew and crashed was a caldercraft primary ...bet no one remembers that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcolm woodcock 1 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Got one of the new foamie WOT4, only trouble is the undercart plastic base plate keeps coming off no matter how gentle the landing. It's a bit rough where I fly and if I catch the slightest rut or imperfection off comes the undercart . Any suggestion for a cure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Mills Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Malcolm I had the same problem with the under-cart I recessed a piece of 1/4" ply in place of plastic base plate, cut a piece of 1/16" ply to fit inside fuselage and drilled through and fixed with nylon bolts I made the 1/4 ply come to the edge of the battery hatch and screwed the latch to it.Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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