[NSRCA-discussion] Beginner advice

[Ron Van Putte]

Take a look at the Multiplex Easy Star.  You can buy it as an ARF, or  
you can buy it as a "kit", meaning you have to install the propulsion  
and radio gear.  It flies great.  I got one for my grandson.  Look here:
http://www.bphobbies.com/view.asp?id=V702096&pid=V875650

Ron VP

On Aug 30, 2008, at 7:08 AM, John Konneker wrote:

> I hope this isn't too far off subject but I would like to ask for  
> the list's advice and recommendations.
> Some of you in D5 have met my youngest (11 yrs) daughter  
> Elizabeth.  Up until now she has told
> me she has no interest in learning to fly.  In the last week or so  
> she seems to be showing a slight interest.
> She has started talking about wanting to "build" a plane with me.   
> I don't think I can hold her interest
> with a full blown kit construction, especially with winter here in  
> Iowa just around the corner and the chances of having
> it done before it turns too cold slim.  Also, I don't think I want  
> to try to get her interested with some fire breathing
> glow plane that may intimidate her.  What about an electric  
> sailplane?  Anyone have any suggestions along
> those lines?  Anyone been thru this before with one of their kids?   
> Nothing would make me happier than if she took
> up the hobby but I realize I need to go very slow and let her get  
> in to it at her own pace.
> Thanks for any ideas!
> JLK
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