Is the Lanier Predator 5oo easy?

[Rolliedog12]

I have flown for a while now some trainers and just recently a low wing trainer. I would like to go fast and have been looking at the Lanier Predator 500. I would like to stay cheap, and prefer an ARF, I don't want to race or anything other than fly fast. Could I do it with this plane or is there another plane that would be better. I am a little worried also about the V tail. Are v-tails okay to fly for the "average" pilot?
Thanks
Rollie

[Splatt]

A Predator would work fine. A quickie has low wing loading so landing is easy. They do glide better than a trainer, be prepared for a long glide. I just adjust my approrach to bring it in lower so it burns off the speed.

The V-tail is easy to deal with, just hook 'um up and set your radio to Vtail.

One thing about Vtails. I always set the amount of down travel to about 25-30 percent of what it can go up. Very little down travel.

Vtails seem do love down. This adjustment makes the model very smooth in pitch.

Rudder does work on take off to counter the engine torque. After that its turn and burn with ailerons and elevators.

You will need only 3/16ths inch travel for the control surfaces and a little more for landing.

Go luck

[Splatt]

I'm assuming that you've seen a quickie take off. they don't like to taxi.

Just have a partner hold it while you run the engine up and your partner gives it a shove, and away you go.

Dead stick landing are the norm too, or at least kill the motor on final.

With a big pitch prop on you'll coast on by with the engine idling

[Rolliedog12]

Thanks Splatt, great response!
I appreciate it!

[NewbtoRC]

Thanks splatt, I am building a quickie also and that helped.

[DaveSawers]

I have trained newbies to fly on a Q500 model. They're easy to fly, responsive and fun. Don't worry about the V tail. When you're flying it you won't notice any difference over a conventional tail.