Super Cub LP RTF

Reader Reviews
This is the plane I learned to fly with, as have many people apparently. I bought the original Super Cub (the same model as this, except not the LP version) and then I had the mini-super cub, and now this. The LP version has more power, but otherwise is exactly the same as the original. The mini is identical but a smaller scale. I would recommend the mini to start. It does not have the power of this plane, but it is lighter, and therefore crashes tend to be less destructive. But the trade off is that the mini tends to be buffeted by winds more easily, so you really need to have a calm day to fly. Once you've practiced then this is a great next step. Bigger and faster, it can handle a little wind, and is great for practicing takeoff and landing. It's a very forgiving plane once you can handle the basic control of the plane. With both planes, while you're learning, don't forget to give yourself plenty of altitude so you can recover from any false steps. Also, when you do crash (and you will) this plane is incredibly easy to repair and make fly again. I have broken the nose section off of every one I've owned, and glued it back and flown. My LP has had the tail section snapped off, and it to glues back on and works fine. Get a hot glue gun and some clear packing tape (great for repairing wings) and you can fix an amazing number of problems. The down side of this plane? It's not particularly acrobatic, but that's why it's a great trainer. Likes to fly flat and straight. And then there's the automatic crash protection. Turn it off. It does not save you, and sometimes seems to take over when you don't need it. Look at the many remote control airplane forums on line, there are several, and you will see a pretty consistent message that this is not something you want to use. Buy it, it's fun. Trees will try to grab you and the ground will jump up at you, but soon you'll master the simple controls and be on your way. Enjoy.