� I agree�with Michael Neverdosky.� "You need to work your way up in
complexity."� I am an example of what he preaches.� I have only been flying for
a year now.
� I started with a "gas-bag" Paragon.� I had thirty or so flights and thermaled
it a few times before blowing it up learning how to zooooom launch.� My next
plane was (is) a Mantis.� The Mantis is well behaved but I had to work my way
through the features.� No real problems learning how to use the aileron-rudder
mix, but using the flaps with a Hitec Flash 5X was harrowing.� I probably have a
couple hundred flights and a few contests on the Mantis now...
� I now have a dozen or so flights on a used (molded) Eclipse V.� Yes, the 85
oz. plane with the 7037 airfoil is a hand-full (it's very FAST), but I was ready
for it.
� I have learned the difference.� I've seen the Mantis (with it's MH-32 airfoil)
hang in the air with virtually no penetration on windy days (a little ballast
usually fixes that).� So, I'll fly the Mantis on calm days, and�fly the Eclipse
on windy days.
� It may be a myth... but it works for me... ;-)
�� Dave Termohlen
