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(More customer reviews)I learned on the Mini Super Cub. It is a great little plane which is easy for a first-timer to handle. Hand-launches are easier than takeoff rolls. But the plane is so light, and the wing is a somewhat flexible, so wind needs a few mph or less, preferable calm to fly it. Otherwise, it really gets bounced around and is easily crashed or lost.
The included radio teaches you to throttle-back by being spring-loaded to the throttle off position (which is oddly halfway up). This is a great lesson since many beginners leave the throttle too high on their first flight causing too much speed, altitude or a crash. But it is a non-standard feature on a trainer, and it gets tiresome to have to push the plane along at all times.
As a 3-channel plane there are no ailerons, only rudder, elevator, and throttle. The rudder is controlled by the right stick, which is also non-standard and arguably, a bad way to learn.
The battery is weak, but glides are easy. If you get a second battery, and you'll want one, get the full sized Cub battery. It fits nicely in the Mini's battery compartment if you pop off the door. The battery door sometimes opens in flight, anyway, so it is ok to remove it. Either battery is held firmly by the Velcro strap. Weight is no issue and you can use the Mini's included charger for either battery:
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The anti-crash feature is of marginal value. It cuts the power if you get into a vertical climb or dive. I think it adds some leveling controls, but it's hard to say since after the power goes away, the you tend to want to level it and the plane is somewhat self-leveling.
Overall, if I had to do it again, I would buy the larger Super Cub or the Parkzone T-28. I have heard the larger Cub is a little better flyer and can handle 5-10 mph wind. I got a T-28 after the wind picked up during a flight and carried my Mini Cub into another State. The T-28 only goes slightly faster, if you use a 9x6 or 9x5 prop, it would go the same speed as the Cubs. The T-28 is almost as easy to fly, plus it teaches you with ailerons, which I think are easier. And it uses a standard throttle and rudder configuration. You can use the T-28 RTF's standard radio in your next model, or, if you are like me and have a radio from helicopters, you can bind the T-28 BNF or PNP version to a transmitter you already own. If you can fly a $30 computer simulator, I wouldn't hesitate to start with the T-28.
Still, if you wait for calm winds, the Mini Cub easily does the job of teaching a person with no experience and no instructor. You can't beat that for less than a C note.
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Mini Super Cub RTFEquipped with the safety and security of HobbyZone’s exclusive Anti-Crash Technology (ACT™), the Mini Super Cub ensures smooth and steady flying right from the start. This smaller version of the HobbyZone classic Super Cub offers true scale-flying thrills with 3-channel control, making it a perfect introduction to the world of RC flight. Anti-Crash Technology™ utilizes optical sensors and software that constantly monitor the Mini Super Cub’s position. If your Mini Super Cub enters a dangerous dive, the software reacts quickly to help prevent a crash while allowing you to regain control. ACT also gives you two ways to fly – engaged or disengaged. When it’s on, the computer automatically analyzes your Mini Super Cub’s flight path to keep it from experiencing precarious drops. After mastering the basics with ACT on, press the control stick on the transmitter (even while in flight) to turn it off. When it’s disengaged, the plane is capable of more advanced maneuvers, like loops, rolls and spins. HobbyZone’s Mini Super Cub makes it safe, simple and fun for almost anyone to learn the basics of RC flight. By combining throttle, steering and pitch controls with Anti-Crash Technology and an instantly recognizable scale design, it is the ideal choice for starting your RC adventure. Everything you need to begin is right here in the box, meaning you are only minutes away from a truly authentic flight experience you’ll never forget.
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