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sbixby@cup.portal.com (Steven W Bixby) writes:
> >Ok,  I've read the  FAQ and  decided to build a Standard class sailplane
> >as my first R/C craft.
> 
> >Airtronics Olympic II
> 
> EXCELLENT!
	This was my first plane, and I agree it is an excellent choice.
	The plane flys well and slow, which is want you want as a beginner.
	As your skill increases and you want to fly on windy days, you can
	add lots of ballast, or get a higher performance plane.

> >SIG Riser 100
> 
> No experience with it, but Sig kits are usually pretty good, and the
> instructions are excellent; I doubt you'd go wrong with this kit.
	I believe the SIG Riser 100 uses an E205 (or other non flat-bottom) 
	airfoil.  This airfoil and plane will fly a lot faster than the Oly, 
	and this is usually leads a beginner into trouble quicker than
	he can react to correct.  You want to control the plane, and not 
	have the plane control you.

From this note, I gather you are not afraid to ask for help.
Make sure you find a local club or somebody to help you.  You 
should be able to find someone that will really want to make you
successful.  Sailplanes are a lot more fun if you have someone 
to answer your building questions, and correct common mistakes 
before they lead to disasterous results.  (I did a radio check on 
someone's new plane which failed.  He still had the receiver 
antenna all coiled up neatly with a rubber band, just the 
way it came out of the box.)  There are lots of tips and
techniques that make building easier, and you won't find them 
in any of the instruction manuals.  A plane that is balanced
and true is easy and a thrill to fly.  One that is all out of
"whack" will simply be a pain to fly.  Get some help, get 
some advice, and then go have some fun.

Good luck.

Dave Kurth
dfk@col.hp.com