"Whatever I buy, I will be learning on without any instruction, other than the internet, so I'm looking for something forgiving but enjoyable." Given those parameters, let me strongly suggest the T-HAWK RTF 3-ch electric powered glider. http://www.readytoflyfun.com/thawk3chrtf.html I guarantee it will be "forgiving" and "enjoyable" and affordable. There are now many 3ch electric powered gliders now available that will meet your needs but none more "forgiving" and "enjoyable" and affordable. It's a good (and a lot less frustrating) place to start. Also note, you can get affordable replacement parts when you need them (and you will). Experts on this list will tell you to get the most expensive stuff you can afford – but if they are honest, most will admit to owning more than one radio system. Regis PS. Wish these were avalable when I was learning.
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Clay Meyer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi there! I found your email address on the Trick RC website, and I was > wondering if you had any advice for someone new to RC Soaring. I'm debating > on what my first purchase (doomed to destruction) will be - a MAD > Highlander, a Zagi THL, or the Jok'Air from Northeast Sailplanes. Whatever I > buy, I will be learning on without any instruction, other than the internet, > so I'm looking for something forgiving but enjoyable. Would you recommend > the Zagi THL over the other two mentioned? If so, should I go ahead and buy > a high start? (My area doesn't have suitable slopes) And if I launch via > high start, should I add a carbon spar? > > Lots of questions, sorry about that. Any advice you could give would be > appreciated. Thanks! > > Clay Meyer > Jackson, MS RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
