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Building Tips and technical articles. => 1/2 A building. => Topic started by: Robert McHam on June 10, 2009, 04:15:34 PM

Title: How young is too young to fly 1/2A?
Post by: Robert McHam on June 10, 2009, 04:15:34 PM

Now here is a young lad getting ready! And it's a twin!

Robert

Title: Re: How young is too young to fly 1/2A?
Post by: John Crocker on June 11, 2009, 05:32:07 AM

I started when I was 8, but Pops was the one doing the engine work.

Title: Re: How young is too young to fly 1/2A?
Post by: john e. holliday on June 11, 2009, 07:33:45 AM

My son made his first flight at 5 years of age.  DOC Holliday

Title: Re: How young is too young to fly 1/2A?
Post by: Ward Van Duzer on June 12, 2009, 08:26:47 AM

I believe I watched Larry Scarinzi's 3 yr old daughter fly a Firebaby at Rich's Hobbytowne...(a couple of yrs ago!)

W.

Title: Re: How young is too young to fly 1/2A?
Post by: Rod Lamer on June 12, 2009, 08:48:12 PM

My first flight was a P-51 1/2a, went around 5-6 laps, got dizzy, let go, and it went into a fence. Oh well at least I started young. I would just advise he/she alot. Nothing wrong with the Delta Dart II, with a duck bill nose to learn on with 15' lines. You can't kill it, and after they get used to it it comes with a mount for a motor and landing gear. People on Ebay sell them. There prices are kinda high, but I only paid $4 for mine. You can also teach building to a youngster, mine went together in less than an hour.

Title: Re: How young is too young to fly 1/2A?
Post by: Russ Danneman on July 28, 2009, 10:31:38 AM

my daughter flew her sig skyray at 6 years old.