From Trainer to Warbird

[BeepTickles]

I've only semi-recently gotten into the hobby of flying, I have a HobbyZone Mini Super Cub and Champ. I have been learning on those and am wondering: Can I jump from these trainers to a more advanced warbird? I was thinking about the Durafly P-51 (1100 mm). Is this a fair step or a far stretch? If I should learn to fly another plane first what plane or type of plane should it be? Thanks

 

[jeffbuck]

Look into the hobbyzone F4U corsair. Comes ready to fly and bind and fly with "safe" .

 

[Capt_Beavis]

what is the mini super cub that you have?

 

[AkimboGlueGuns]

If you are going up to a warbird I'd recommend a T-28. They may not have the "cool" factor of the mustang, but it'll probably last longer as it is easier to fly and won't exhibit the terrible warbird stall characteristics. Most of them seem to slow down pretty nicely and they're still nice and aerobatic planes to fly.

 

[BeepTickles]

Look into the hobbyzone F4U corsair. Comes ready to fly and bind and fly with "safe" .

Ok Thanks I'll check it out!

 

[BeepTickles]

what is the mini super cub that you have?

I looked it up, apparently it is discontinued now but it was sold by HobbyZone

 

[BeepTickles]

If you are going up to a warbird I'd recommend a T-28. They may not have the "cool" factor of the mustang, but it'll probably last longer as it is easier to fly and won't exhibit the terrible warbird stall characteristics. Most of them seem to slow down pretty nicely and they're still nice and aerobatic planes to fly.

Many people have suggested the T-28 for me and now I'm seriously considering it. Thanks alot for your imput! Is there a T-28 from a specific company you would recommend? (preferably with retracts cuz they're cool)

 

[AkimboGlueGuns]

The Durafly T-28 seems to be just as good as any other, and you'll be getting a lot more bang for your buck. Retracts (with gear doors), flaps, lights, etc... For the $130ish they're asking for it I haven't found a better deal.

 

[BeepTickles]

The Durafly T-28 seems to be just as good as any other, and you'll be getting a lot more bang for your buck. Retracts (with gear doors), flaps, lights, etc... For the $130ish they're asking for it I haven't found a better deal.

Yeah that one looks pretty good, thanks!

 

[AkimboGlueGuns]

You're welcome! Without help from people from the flite test community I know I wouldn't be flying today.

 

[SkyEye]

Definitely, flitetest got me in the air

 

[airhawk]

other t 28 options

Many people have suggested the T-28 for me and now I'm seriously considering it. Thanks alot for your imput! Is there a T-28 from a specific company you would recommend? (preferably with retracts cuz they're cool)

this one has retracts but its from nitro planes so not the most common seller but its cheap for an rtf http://www.nitroplanes.com/95a703-1450-t28-red-rtf-24g.html
also have you seen the parkzone t 28
http://www.horizonhobby.com/product/airplanes/park-flyers-indoor/bind-n-fly/t-28-trojan-bnf-pkz4480
hope this helps
-Airhawk

 

[Capt_Beavis]

there is also a hobbyking version.

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...ghts_gear_doors_1100mm_PNF_US_Warehouse_.html