Getting into edf jets

[Sky Wolf]

RE: Getting into edf jets

I got to maiden the stinger 64 today and just like with the f-22 it went very well! Only a couple clicks of trim and it flew perfectly straight. Didn't take long until I felt comfortable with it. I love it!

One question. Would the stinger 90 be a good step up? I would like to get it someday and I was wondering if that would be a good next step or if I should get an 80mm size jet first.

Huge congrats Jordan! Sounds like you had loads of fun with the Stinger 64. I'm never one to tell someone they can't do something, because you never know someone's aptitude and abilities. 
However, a 90mm jet is a huge step to be the next one so soon, in my opinion. I personally had a very, very smooth transition from the 50mm, to 64mm, to 70, 80, 90, and now into the 105's. This of course, came over a period of time. The faster they get the more it is to handle. It's worth it to me to learn all the characteristics in time so you know what to expect. 
I watched a couple of friends of mine total their new jets as they stepped up pretty quickly. Oh man, I hated seeing that! 

But then again, they eventually stepped back in the saddle and learned a great deal from the experience. And now they are flying those same jets.

Follow your gut and your challenging spirit. I personally love a good challenge. But only when I can afford it. Ha, ha!????

[jordan1387]

RE: Getting into edf jets

I got to maiden the stinger 64 today and just like with the f-22 it went very well! Only a couple clicks of trim and it flew perfectly straight. Didn't take long until I felt comfortable with it. I love it!

One question. Would the stinger 90 be a good step up? I would like to get it someday and I was wondering if that would be a good next step or if I should get an 80mm size jet first.

Huge congrats Jordan! Sounds like you had loads of fun with the Stinger 64. I'm never one to tell someone they can't do something, because you never know someone's aptitude and abilities. 
However, a 90mm jet is a huge step to be the next one so soon, in my opinion. I personally had a very, very smooth transition from the 50mm, to 64mm, to 70, 80, 90, and now into the 105's. This of course, came over a period of time. The faster they get the more it is to handle. It's worth it to me to learn all the characteristics in time so you know what to expect. 
I watched a couple of friends of mine total their new jets as they stepped up pretty quickly. Oh man, I hated seeing that! 

But then again, they eventually stepped back in the saddle and learned a great deal from the experience. And now they are flying those same jets.

Follow your gut and your challenging spirit. I personally love a good challenge. But only when I can afford it. Ha, ha!????

Thanks for the reply! I'll have to think about it for a while and if I decide to get an 80mm next it would probably be the freewing f-86. I have plenty of time to think about it though, it would be a while until I had enough extra money saved for either of those! Lol