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<DIV><SPAN class=415521701-09042003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Merle,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=415521701-09042003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>In my
opinion the very best pattern plane to get started with is somebody else's
pattern plane that is tried and true. Such a plane will be set up
properly, and you gain immediate knowledge on how a pattern plane is set up and
how it flies compared to sport planes. Most importantly, you will be able
to attend contests starting this month, and that is where the real
learning takes place. In purchasing somebody else's airplane you might
save half of the original cost, so you can buy another if needed. You will
start learning about pattern now instead of three or six months from now, and
you will be a better pilot in that time. The best thing about buying
somebody else's plane is that you will be able postpone the important decision
of which plane is best for you. The right choice now may not be adequate a
year from now. No matter what plane you get now, I bet you will either
want another soon, or you may lose interest in pattern and then it
won't matter.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=415521701-09042003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>As far
as what used plane to choose now, you cannot go wrong with a Jekyll, Sequel,
Prophecy, Focus, Hydeout. There is almost always somebody trying to sell
one of those. But for just getting started, any large, straight, light
pattern plane will work. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=415521701-09042003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Regards,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=415521701-09042003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>David</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Tahoma><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=415521701-09042003> </SPAN>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>
discussion-request@nsrca.org [mailto:discussion-request@nsrca.org]<B>On Behalf
Of </B>Merle<BR><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, April 08, 2003 2:09 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
discussion@nsrca.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> just getting
started<BR><BR></DIV></FONT></FONT>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Howdy everyone</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>well I have another question for yall. Ok like I
was saying earlier I am just getting started in pattern planes. Which I must
say are nice planes to fly. well the wife gave me the go ahead to buy a decent
pattern plane instead of this hobbico spectrum I have. (which does fly nice)
So she is going to end up with the spectrum. I have been looking at the
temptation I do like the way it looks. what I am asking is what would anyone
suggest as a good solid flying plane (i know a lot depends on the builder too)
but let me give you a bit of info about me and my flying experience. I fly
imac sportsman just local club stuff so its really kinda not up to
compitition standards I fly the sportsman sequence with a pitts special lol
and I think most would know how they land ect. So what i am looking for is a
plane that will give me what i need in performance and be a stable landing
aircraft and do the manuvers with ease (with the exceptions of the pilots
abilitys) so any ideas would help thanks again for putting up with a newbies
questions and for the help I have learned a lot from all the different posts.
Merle</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>p.s. looks like there are a few others wanting to
get into pattern all the way also here local so it will be nice maybe even get
to fly with some of you others.</FONT></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>