Hello, Kelly...
 
 RM> performance - especially the Super Sportster 60.  And I'll give you
 RM> another suggestion - take a look at the Great Planes Trainer 40 or
 RM> Trainer 60 (not the PT series).  These birds are easy to build, are
 RM> very rugged and tolerant of "mistakes", and will perform aerobatics
 RM> with ease since the wing airfoil is semi-symmetrical.  I'd also
 RM> suggest you build the tricycle wheeled version for easier ground
 RM> handling, takeoff and landing ease.
 KB> Hmmm, I see it here in the latest Tower Talk.  It looks like a 
 KB> good candidate.  By the way, the description in the catalog says 
 KB> the airfoil if fully symmetrical.  I only have the .40 engine 
 
 It has been some time since I had the GP Trainer so I forgot it is a
 symmetrical airfoil - that's better for aerobatics - this is the bird
 that I suggest to our beginning pilots, both to learn to build and learn
 to fly - sometimes I help in the building.
 KB> salvaged from the Tower Trainer so I'll probably get a 40 size 
 KB> plane rather than buy another engine.  It's tough enough getting 
 KB> that 40 size plane into my 41 size Honda. 
 
 That 40 engine will fly the Trainer 40 but don't expect a real screamer.
 The OS 40 HP engine is probably the least powerful 40 on the market - I 
 feel the SF series or Super Tigre engines are better for the Trainer 40.
 The HP series ARE mild-powered, easy to start, and very economical in
 fuel consumption, and they do not cost "an arm and a leg" like the others.
 KB> blame for accidents. :-)  Time is valuable and I'd rather fly than 
 KB> build.  Also, it's less nerve wracking to fly (or crash 'n trash) 
 
 There are many pilots who don't like to build, don't have time or space - 
 that's what keeps me going - I have been building for others now for
 2 years...and have been so busy this year that I haven't had time to
 build for myself...ugh !
 Good luck - keep the birds flying - the hobby is a great sport.  We hope
 to see you again on the echo.  TTYL - Roger
... Catch the Blue Wave!
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