Edge 540
From E-Flite
From E-
Handyman
From The Wings Maker
From The Wings Maker
Revolution
From Go Brushless
Silhouette
From ElectriFly
From ElectriFly
Yedge 550
From Twisted Hobbys
6 Best 3D Trainers
Yak 55
From RC Factory
From RC Factory
Electric Flyer Magazine’s pick of the 6 best 3D trainers is not listed in any order of preference. Each has its unique design features that may or may not appeal to a given modeler’s taste in design and flying style. Although they are described as trainers, any one of these airplanes, if properly set up, will perform on the advanced level. To make things a bit easier for the beginner we have put together a power system that will fly any of these six airplanes–fully described on the following pages.
Learning to Fly 3D
If you are serious in wanting to learn how to fly 3D then your first step should be to acquire a copy of the book: Mastering Radio Control Flight by Scott Stoop. The title might lead you to believe that it is just another book on RC flying. But there is a big difference. In addition to the standard AMA pattern maneuvers, Scott’s book contains over 60 illustrated pages devoted specifically to 3D flight. Each of
the many maneuvers is described in detail. Want to know how to do a Kinfe-Edge Spin? Is your Blender not as flat as it should be? Is your Elevator not descending straight down as it should? Do you really understand the difference between a Positive Alpha Transition and a Negative Alpha Transition? Do you know the subtle difference between a Wall and a Cobra? Can you do a Harrier Rolling Circle? Is your Water Fall graceful or just plain slopppy? Then you need to read Mastering Radio Control Flight. (246 Pages) Available from: www.rcpilotguide.com $23.95.
