Suggest a plane for a friend?

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rootbeard · Feb 07, 2004 10:52 PM

Friends,
My neighbor has watched the boys and I build and fly our trainers. I think he is wanting a plane but does not want to build. I know there is some debate over RTF or ATF’s and there place, but he is not wanting to build. Can anyone suggest a entry level RTF or ATF trainer? Maybe a .15 - .25 size plane.

Thanks
Paul

I am a retread, - I did C/L in my youth and did not know what I was doing then other then having fun. And not much has changed.

Tim McTigue · Feb 07, 2004 11:13 PM

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Tell him about the Ukey 35 and Ukey 40. They can be ready to fly the day after you get them. Great fun, and practically indestructable. Best value I've ever seen...

Tim

MAAC 65703

shholt · Feb 07, 2004 11:30 PM

#2 source

The Flite Streak ARF is another option. Not as durable as the Ukey series, but available in many hobby shops now and sized for a .25.
Steve

The older I get, the better I used to fly!

kdheath · Feb 08, 2004 05:24 AM

#3 source

A vote with Tim-the Ukey. I'm on my second one, and even "dolled" up with some improvements, it took a whole two afternoons to be ready to test fly. And it really flies right!

LNeumann · Feb 08, 2004 08:48 AM

#4 source

>Friends,
>My neighbor has watched the boys and I build and fly our
>trainers. I think he is wanting a plane but does not want to
>build. I know there is some debate over RTF or ATF’s and
>there place, but he is not wanting to build. Can anyone
>suggest a entry level RTF or ATF trainer? Maybe a .15 - .25
>size plane.
>
>Thanks
>Paul

The two that have been suggested--Ukey and Flite Streak are the only real choices at the moment. However, he needs to be warned. He may not want to build, but he will need to learn to repair. If he is not into repairing or rebuilding, he won't be into it long.

Leonard Neumann

wcrane · Feb 08, 2004 10:26 AM

#5 source

Pretty much says it all. Get him a Ukey and stear him towards a SIG Skyray 35 or similar Easy building kit to learn building with.

From somewhere near Parkville, Mo.
William Crane
AMA 6733

outlaw · Feb 08, 2004 10:38 AM

#6 source

I agree on the ukey i have two of them now and building a third from a foam wing i had on a plane that no matter what motor i put on it it was like holding a vibrator when u held the handle i crashed my 1st one and just epoxied the wings back on and was ready to fly again the same day

steve

superglue works wonders

Alan Hahn · Feb 08, 2004 11:01 AM

#7 source

Although this goes against your opinion, do him a favor and try to convince him to get a Sig 1/2a Skyray and a can of Rustoleum paint. He (or she?) will be amazed by the fact that he can actually build something that will fly!

Alan

rootbeard · Feb 08, 2004 11:58 AM

#8 source

Once again...
All good advice and I will past it along.
Thanks
Paul

I am a retread, - I did C/L in my youth and did not know what I was doing then other then having fun. And not much has changed.

rootbeard · Feb 08, 2004 10:18 PM

#9 source

I know it was posted here before but anyone know where to get the Ukeys?

Thanks
Paul

I am a retread, - I did C/L in my youth and did not know what I was doing then other then having fun. And not much has changed.

kdheath · Feb 09, 2004 06:03 PM

#10 source

Here you go, Paul:

Jim Pearson
ModelWings
4112 Devon Wood Drive
Marietta GA 30066
770-516-0398
[email protected]