Spitfire Trainer Build (Complete)

[Matthewdupreez]

She's done! Decaled in 1938-39 markings as to make orientation easier for the trainees. No paint job though, because it's probably going to become a lawn dart sooner or later.

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i have a question... i have had about 5minutes at the stick of my old speedster.... do i need more stick time before i move onto the spitfire???

 

[Ketchup]

i have a question... i have had about 5minutes at the stick of my old speedster.... do i need more stick time before i move onto the spitfire???

5 minutes isn't really enough stick time to build your muscle memory for flying, so I would suggest getting some more flight time so that you can build that muscle memory before moving to the spit, which will be faster and more responsive. It is probably possible to learn flying on an FT spitfire with some work, but since you already have a speedster I would stick with it since it is a better trainer.

 

[OliverW]

5 minutes isn't really enough stick time to build your muscle memory for flying, so I would suggest getting some more flight time so that you can build that muscle memory before moving to the spit, which will be faster and more responsive. It is probably possible to learn flying on an FT spitfire with some work, but since you already have a speedster I would stick with it since it is a better trainer.

Couldn't have said it any better myself! The speedster is a much more forgiving airframe than a spitfire who won't hesitate to stall and snap over

 

[Matthewdupreez]

5 minutes isn't really enough stick time to build your muscle memory for flying, so I would suggest getting some more flight time so that you can build that muscle memory before moving to the spit, which will be faster and more responsive. It is probably possible to learn flying on an FT spitfire with some work, but since you already have a speedster I would stick with it since it is a better trainer.

Couldn't have said it any better myself! The speedster is a much more forgiving airframe than a spitfire who won't hesitate to stall and snap over

ok cool thanks....

 

[DazDaMan]

Agreed. Fantastic flyer for beginner. Done mine up like McQueen's Gulf Porsche from "Lemans". View attachment 203073 View attachment 203074 View attachment 203075

That's sharp. Looks like it should be flying around the pylons at Reno!

 

[Brian B]

Spray paint. Wish I had scuffed the FT readyboard with steel wool better though, it didn't stick too well.

When I reversed the color scheme on the bottom, I was surprised by the results, so I named the plane "Nemo".

 

[DazDaMan]

Here's the video I made of my build and first flight.

A few things to iron out, but I will get it flying again!

 

[DazDaMan]

My first flight with the FT Spit....

 

[Matthewdupreez]

just a thought...... seems to work really well... in theory.. plus the battery won't eject itself mid flight, and it's also protecting the battery from sharp objects much more