Intro Pattern Plane ?

[Paul Lawrence]

I used to fly a World Models Intruder 90 in Sportsman and did very well with
it.
It is a $200 ARF from www.airborne-models.com; very stable and predictable.


----- Original Message -----
From: "David Wartel" <dwartel at attbi.com>
To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2003 9:26 PM
Subject: Re: Intro Pattern Plane ?


> Here's another possibility: The Black Horse Bravo 303. I have one of these
> and, although due to engine problems I don't have a lot of time on it, It
> seems to fly very well. It's very smooth and tracks well. The promo for it
> says it's a 3-D plane, but it really has the proportions and control
> surfaces of a pattern plane.
>
> The kit was very complete and quite well done. A few minor and easily
> corrected issues. Some of the hardware should be replaced for serious
> pattern flying. It sells for under $200.
> http://www.americanpioneerhobbies.com/bravo.html
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "glenn hatfield" <randy10926 at comcast.net>
> To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
> Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2003 7:22 PM
> Subject: Re: Intro Pattern Plane ?
>
>
> > If he wants to really build the Bridi Chaos is still around.  I
> > recently got one off e-bay for around $50.  Someone picked up the
> > remaining stock and is selling them.
> >
> > For an ARF there is the Tai Ji 60, Zen 90, Swallow 90 and the really
> > new Quest.  The first two have retracts and the last two do not (or at
> > least can be assembled fixed gear).
> >
> > All fly great.  Personnally I like to see flyers new to pattern start
> > with something smaller that the 2M, even older 120 sized pattern
> > mounts.  It is really NOT good for the sport for people to have to
> > spend a lot of money to be competive in sportsman.
> >
> > Randy
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: ronlock <ronlock at comcast.net>
> > Date: Sunday, May 25, 2003 4:03 pm
> > Subject: Intro Pattern Plane ?
> >
> > > MessageI'm  looking  for recommendations for a .90  to 1.20 size
> > > delux  kit, ARC or  ARF plane suitable for Sportsman pattern.
> > >
> > > I know there  has  been  lots of reviews  &  reports of  such
> > > birds  lately  -  but I'd appreciate current suggestions of
> > > planes and where to  get them.   The bird is intended for
> > > a recently  soloed pilot - he learned on park flyers and  is now
> > > flying a Sig Somethin Extra.  He is an aggressive, and
> > > un-disciplined pilot, but shows talent.
> > >
> > > Thanks,  Ron  Lockhart
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> > =====================================
> > # To be removed from this list, send a message to
> > # discussion-request at nsrca.org
> > # and put leave discussion on the first line of the body.
> > #
> >
>
> =====================================
> # To be removed from this list, send a message to
> # discussion-request at nsrca.org
> # and put leave discussion on the first line of the body.
> #

=====================================
# To be removed from this list, send a message to 
# discussion-request at nsrca.org
# and put leave discussion on the first line of the body.
#