Multiplex Easystar RTF

by Phil Nguyen
(Rochester, NY)

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The Multiplex EasyStar is by far one of the best electric trainers for a first time pilot. It is built from a special elapor foam that is extreme durable in most crashes.

When I say anyone can fly it, I mean anyone. First time out I handed the radio to my friend and told him what everything does, he was able to fly a circuit with no problems. If it were any other plane, there was a good chance he would've crashed.

Just like any other foam aircraft, it can be easily repaired using some Foam Safe CA and it'll look new again.

If you buy the RTF version, you get some pretty decent electronics. A Hitec Neon 3 channel radio system, a multiplex battery and a charger.

What needs to be done is some final assembly, such as attaching the vertical and horizontal stabilizers with the included double sided tape, and sticking the wings together. Charge up the battery and fly!

One thing I enjoyed about this plane was that it was fairly big. And with the two piece wing you can pull it apart for easy transport and storage. Other planes would've taken up a good part of the car.

All in all, the EasyStar is probably the best electric trainer plane I have flown. Anyone can fly this at a park and be successful. Also very forgiving in crashes. Flies slow and stable

I also fly RC helicopters. Check out my site at philnrocks.com.

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Low Wing loading
by: Greg

The MOST important characteristic for a good trainer is low wing loading. Airplanes with large wing area and low weight will fly slower. Slower is of paramount importance in a trainer.

The beginner needs TIME to think because their reactions are not yet instinctive. A relatively fast flying airplane such as the traditional .40 size glo-fuel trainer is NOT the ideal trainer. Stability alone is not enough, new pilots need time to recover from mistakes.

A plane such as the GWS Slow Stick would be ideal in low, or no wind conditions. The Multiplex EasyStar flies almost as slow and handles wind a bit better.

The EasyStar must be hand launched, whereas the Slow Stick can takeoff and land on its wheels. Either one is far superior to an old-school .040 glo powered "trainer" as a learn-to-fly airplane.

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You Helis are Cool!
by: Matt

Hi Phil,

Thanks for telling us about the EasyStar.

I see you sitting an a full-scale plane on your webpage. Are you also a full-scale pilot?

Those are some cool looking helis on your site. They're probably a lot harder to fly RC planes aren't they?

What's a good beginner helicopter?

Thanks again for contributing. Hope you're have a great New Year!

Matt