Trainer Aircraft – Episode 3

In this Episode Michael and Jay discuss the various training aircraft that would benefit the beginner park flyer.  They discuss High and Low wing trainers, the types of foam that the manufactures can use to build these planes.  Building your own training plane using plans from RC Groups. Using EPP as the best choice for new flyers due to the easy recovery of any crashes or breaks in the foam.  Enjoy the show.

Show Notes:

EP3 – Trainer Aircraft

Intro:

01:53 – Jay explains the diffrent types foams
06:43 – Mike and Jay talk about trainers on the market today (Funcub by Multiplex)
08:50 – FMS EZ trainer by Motion RC
10:10 – Ares Decathlon 350
11:26 – Hobbyzone Sports Cub
12:52 – EZstar by Multiplex
14:00 – Bixler by HobbyKing
15:49 – EPP trainers
18:25 – Should I build your own?
23:00 – Buying local or online?
26:05 – Building on the cheap; bluecore foam and raiding the wife’s craft room
36:15 – Become a member of RCgroups.com
36:44 – Jay talks about why we want to do a podcast
39:55 – That “Guy”
42:00 – Why I love RC, there is something for everyone!
50:00 – Hobbyzone Sensei
55:05 – Flight Sim saving your butt
57:20 – Closing remarks

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