Some Advice/Mentoring an 18yo HS Senior

[Rcmaster199 at aol.com]

In a message dated 2/14/2003 5:28:13 AM Eastern Standard Time, jbudd at QNET.COM 
writes:


> I asked and she said 
> that her preference is to build an airplane from a kit, instead of 
> quickly assembling an ARF.  Her father also has a complete 
> woodworking shop that she can use, including tools.  She is clearly 
> an overachiever and she has a great attitude.  I really think this is 
> going to be a lot of fun.
> 
> So what's the problem?  Well, I've been away from trainers and flight 
> instruction for long enough that I don't exactly know what to 
> recommend for an airplane.  I'm thinking 40 sized rather than 60 
> sized to help keep the costs down, although $$$ isn't much of a 
> problem since she said she'll be spending her own $$$, not her 
> parents $$$.  She said that she budgeted around $400.
> 
> The following airplane was recommended to me due to the laser cut 
> parts that fit extremely well, and also because of the very easy to 
> follow, photo illustrated manual:
> 
> http://www.checkerboardair.com/cbweb1004.htm
> 
> I'm leaving early Friday morning for a contest in Phoenix, AZ but I 
> would appreciate any and all suggesctions be eMailed back to me and 
> I'll look them over when I return Sunday night.  A recommendation on 
> a motor and a radio would also be appreciated!
> 
> Thx, Jerry

Jerry

It's hard to beat the old, tried and true Sig Kadet. Ten weeks is plenty of 
time I would think, to build it and fly it. If she has any hand-eye 
coordination, she could probably solo the thing in a weekend

Motors: there are plenty of them that are reliable and will work well. I like 
MDS

Matt Kebabjian
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