It's true what they say about your second plane... | Thread profile

Don't get attached to your second plane. Your second plane will take a beating as you start to gain confidence and try more things. These statements are both very true. I got my second plane, the Phoenix Dolphin. I tried to assemble it perfectly, cleanly, and even made a landing gear mod. On my second day out with the plane, I landed in the weeds and it literally snapped in half. ...

Sounds as though your enjoying flying and that is what any plane first, sec, twenty third is all about. Have a good time. (in reply to gaRCfield )

Yep. It usually takes a year or two (usually two) for most guys to get to a point where they can keep an airplane looking like it just came out of a box. Some guys never can manage that feat.

Thank goodness for <$150 ARF's!

quote: ORIGINAL: Nathan King Yep. It usually takes a year or two (usually two) for most guys to get to a point where they can keep an airplane looking like it just came out of a box. Some guys never can manage that feat. Were you thinking of anyone in particular when you made that statement, Nathan?

quote: ORIGINAL: bigedmustafa quote: ORIGINAL: Nathan King Yep. It usually takes a year or two (usually two) for most guys to get to a point where they can keep an airplane looking like it just came out of a box. Some guys never can manage that feat. Were you thinking of anyone in particular when you made that statement, Nathan? It's possible, I ...

And that two years is just about dead on too.

hey gaRCfield: could you post a link to the dolphin? I've never heard of it. Thanks for the reality check. rob (in reply to Gray Beard )

quote: ORIGINAL: RTice hey gaRCfield: could you post a link to the dolphin? I've never heard of it. Thanks for the reality check. rob Phoenix Dolphin

Here's mine, before the smoked canopy and before the gear broke: For what it's worth, I just ordered another Phoenix plane. I suppose I have to assemble and fly another one before I can officially recommend them, but so far, so good. Attachments Click for ...