Suggestions for entry level pattern plane

[ronlock]

Guess opionion vary.
I set up a Venus for pattern work, tight linkage, and control throws for pattern work,
not 3 D throws, CG toward front of range. Flys nice with an OS .46 FX.  Of course
it is .40 size, and bigger is better.

Later,
Ron Lockhart
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Mike East 
  To: discussion at nsrca.org 
  Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2004 12:56 AM
  Subject: Re: Suggestions for entry level pattern plane


  I wouldnt go with the venus 40. Its way too flighty for pattern. A fellow flyer has one and its great for 3D but I think you would find it difficult to draw straight lines with. Its so light I believe it would hunt pretty badly. 

  Mike East

  Paul Horan <phoran at vvm.com> wrote:
    Evan,
    As a start in sportsman, then entry level for pattern, a Tiger 60 or Venus will do OK.
    What will make the greatest difference is practice with a buddy/coach. I expect you will
    outgrow the Tiger quickly, I don't know about the Venus. Some planes that do well in 
    Sportsman, without too steep a price tag, are U Can Do, Quest 3D. I have some firsthand
    knowledge with both of those. Also the Freestyle by Global and Skylark by Hobby People
    are worth looking into. All of these planes are ARFs and range in price from $100 for 
    the Skylark to 250 for the Quest. 
    The bottom line here is to enjoy the contest regardless of what plane you fly.
    Practice with someone who has flown or judged pattern will enhance this.
    Best of luck,
    Paul

    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: "Evan H. Dygert" 
    To: 
    Sent: Friday, April 30, 2004 9:38 PM
    Subject: Suggestions for entry level pattern plane


    > I just joined the NSRCA and would like to get some ideas 
    > for an entry level pattern plane. Even pointers of where 
    > else to look on the web would be great. After hours of 
    > searching, I am not having much luck. So far, the Goldberg 
    > Tiger 60 and the Venus 40 seem to be the front runners.
    > 
    > Evan H. Dygert
    > Dygert Consulting, Inc.
    > 364 Twelve Oaks Dr.
    > Winter Springs, FL 32708
    > Tel: 407-739-8194
    > Email: evand at dygertconsulting.com
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