Aerobatic Park/slowflyer

[MacYankee]

I have learned to fly the pico stik FD well. But I am looking for something that is more aerobatic. Preferaby an ARF. Any Suggestions?

[Jason Nowell]

That new Champion from www.hobby-lobby.com (http://www.hobby-lobby.com) looks pretty impressive. I've been waiting on a BIG check so I can order me one. It is an ARF and there are many flight videos online.

Not an ARF, but loads of fun is Dan Kreigh's IFO or Todd's Models' Tiny. I'm sure there are others, but that Champion really caught my eye.

[KSU Flyer]

Check out the video's on my webpage if you are interested in the Champion. This is a great second plane and a real performer.

-Mike

[Jazzdogg]

my 2nd plane was an I.F.O and all i can say is it's the best thing i have ever flown scince. and i have 6 models. the change to elevron flying is a little different but once used to it it's loads of fun. NOTE: I.F.O's ARE EXTREEMLY DURABLE.

[pease1]

IFOs are great, but for a beginner could be a building challenge. A slightly easier choice might be the Flitter-B. Added benefit is your litestik gear will work on it.

[GWS4CEO]

GWS makes RC to be so slow and eazy to let new commer get in RC with confidence.

However, when you learned how to control GWS Pico Stick, you may just change a prop from GWS 10x4.7 to optional GWS 9x7 to get a faster and sporty mode.

Hope you will enjoy another happy experience again! ;)

[clawson]

MacYankee,

I'd highly recommend the GWS Tiger Moth as a second, aerobatic model (and no, I'm not in league with Mr Lin!). I recently built one and haven't had so much fun with my clothes on for a LONG time.

It's quite aerobatic compared to the Picostick and will happily fly loops all day. I have even flown it inverted for about 80 yards but this does require starting from a reasonable height - maybe with an extra cell it would have enough power to fly inverted and level.

As with all GWS kits it'd also be a great candidate for a bit of "experimentation". I'd have thought one could add an extra servo to give it ailerons fairly easily. I might try this in the near future ;)

Cliff Lawson

[VWtechie]

You should also check out Doug Binder's Urban Flyer at www.mountainmodels.com . It's very acrobatic, handles the wind well, and is very tough. He just posted a short video (all the way down at the bottom) that shows some of it's abilities. When you watch the video remember that he is performing these moves at high altitude. You should see it at sea level!