Hi, Kelly...I'll talk.
 
 KB> I just saw a message that the RCM echo may fall off Fido Backbone 
 KB> distribution due to lack of traffic.  I don't want that to happen.  
 
 I agree with you - I'd hate to see the echo disappear - I've "met"
 some interesting people through E-mail.
 KB> I'm new to RC planes having burned a total of only 1.5 gallons of 
 KB> fuel in my Tower Trainer 40.  Lately I've been practicing touch 
 KB> and go's and have improved my landing technique to the point that 
 KB> I only have to straighten the nosewheel strut after every 4th or 
 KB> 5th landing.  Unfortunately I augered-in the trainer the other 
 
 It happens to all of us - sooner or later.  Don't grieve over it - just
 pick up and resume the training with another bird.
 KB> day so now I'm in the market for another plane.  My instructor 
 KB> suggested I might want to step up to something a bit more advanced 
 KB> like a Big Stik but I think the Super Sportster looks a lot better 
 
 Well, I have had both these birds over the years - both fly very well
 but the Super Sporster gets my vote for both looks and flight
 performance - especially the Super Sportster 60.  And I'll give you
 another suggestion - take a look at the Great Planes Trainer 40 or
 Trainer 60 (not the PT series).  These birds are easy to build, are very
 rugged and tolerant of "mistakes", and will perform aerobatics with ease
 since the wing airfoil is semi-symmetrical.  I'd also suggest you build
 the tricycle wheeled version for easier ground handling, takeoff and
 landing ease.
 KB> mischievously and says either one.  I rather not invest a lot of 
 KB> time building (or repairing) it so an ARF is slightly preferred.  
 Be advised - ARFS are generally very well built but they are NOT
 substantial and will not tolerate rough handling (like the GP Trainer
 series I mentioned earlier).  I have been negatively impressed with
 every ARF I have ever seen...trainers or otherwise.  BTW - my experience
 in R/C modeling goes back 35 years so I feel I can speak from a position
 of knowledge.  I'll look for you again on the echo - let us know how
 you come out on the next bird.  Good luck and TTYL - Roger
... Catch the Blue Wave!
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