Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: Michael Perez
Subject: Pietenpol-List: OT Great Ready to fly Model plane for kids of all agesFor Christmas we bought my grandson a Hobbyzone RTF Remote Control Champ. About$100. It is a great purchase for an "airminded" AKA "Plane crazy" ten year old kid. I was able to coach him to flying and landing in two lessons. The first sessionwas two short flights ending in crashes that broke a wing off. After tape andglue repairs and some internet video research, the second session had him doingOK with us chasing the plane from "out" landings. Now 5 Sessions in he cando a loop, Outside loop, Hammerheads and land the plane within 20 feet of us.He is learning a lot.I think the next thing (in several months) will be a plane that needs some building.Then one he builds from a kit. then build from scratch. Good purchase. Plane is easy to learn, easy to repair and has a lot of performancefor the price. Blue Skies,Steve D Right now he is talking in my ear asking why we can't just attach wings and flyourselves. ________________________________________________________________________________Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:06:33 -0800 (PST)

Original Posted By: "Dortch, Steven D MAJ NG NG NGB"
I agree, a great idea fora "plane crazy" kiddo. My guy is only 7, but he's prettygood on the simulator and has been asking me for an R/C airplane for sometime.My intention was to wait until he could build his own, but those skillsmay be several years away... hate to discourage him from the hobby when he seemsso interested. Plus, he asked Santa, and Santa knows that he's been good.;-)He's not flying solo yet, but maybe next time out.--------Mark ChouinardWings, Center Section and Empannage framed up - Working on FuselageRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/cato ... __________