What size of RC planes do you like?
08-22-2012, 05:22 PM
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RE: What size of RC planes do you like?
I LIKE PLANES IN THE 60 TO 73 RANGE.EASIER TO SEE AND FLY.i HAVE AN EXPLORER AND THE PLANE MUST FIT OTHERWISE i DONT GET IT.CAN BE GAS OR NITRO OR EVEN ELECTRIC.i RECENTLY BUILT A SCALE PLANE AND FOUND i LOVE DOING THAT TOO.i DONT CARE WHAT EVERYONE FLIES i FINALLY DECIDED i WILL BUILD AND FLY WHAT PLEASES ME.
08-22-2012, 06:23 PM
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Yeah thats actually very true. They bounce around quite a bit in the wind and landing, unlike my two larger planes, but I've heard this new AS3X technology is supposed to smoothen it out? (wind that is..not landing bounce).
Yeah thats actually very true. They bounce around quite a bit in the wind and landing, unlike my two larger planes, but I've heard this new AS3X technology is supposed to smoothen it out? (wind that is..not landing bounce).
But, I just got for a birthday present a UMX MiG-15 with "AS3X" technology. I had no idea what that is. Well, let me say this little micro EDF flies like it's on rails!! Man, this thing rocks. The small size makes it look as fast as a bigger plane (yes, it can get small if you're not careful.) And it's not hard to land, either. I'm very impressed with it!
08-22-2012, 06:26 PM
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RE: What size of RC planes do you like?
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I like big planes, have .60 size Hellcat, and up to a 1/5.5 Skymaster L-39.
But, I just got for a birthday present a UMX MiG-15 with "AS3X" technology. I had no idea what that is. Well, let me say this little micro EDF flies like it's on rails!! Man, this thing rocks. The small size makes it look as fast as a bigger plane (yes, it can get small if you're not careful.) And it's not hard to land, either. I'm very impressed with it!
ORIGINAL: Microz
Yeah thats actually very true. They bounce around quite a bit in the wind and landing, unlike my two larger planes, but I've heard this new AS3X technology is supposed to smoothen it out? (wind that is..not landing bounce).
Yeah thats actually very true. They bounce around quite a bit in the wind and landing, unlike my two larger planes, but I've heard this new AS3X technology is supposed to smoothen it out? (wind that is..not landing bounce).
But, I just got for a birthday present a UMX MiG-15 with "AS3X" technology. I had no idea what that is. Well, let me say this little micro EDF flies like it's on rails!! Man, this thing rocks. The small size makes it look as fast as a bigger plane (yes, it can get small if you're not careful.) And it's not hard to land, either. I'm very impressed with it!
08-22-2012, 07:06 PM
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Hey. Just thought it would be interesting to hear what size of RC planes you guys out there like. Me personally, I like micro rc planes such as the parkzone Ultra Micros and E-flite Ultra Micro Extremes (hence my username
). One reason is because they are so small that its easy to store and transport them. They also aren't very costly which is a big concern for me being only 15 years old. When you crash...theres a very low chance that you will break something, and when you do, a little glue and you are back up in the air! Batteries are small and cheap, no need to buy $40 batteries or batteries that look like huge bricks!!! There is also no need to join a club. You can fly these almost anywhere...i prefer a school field. So what size or RC planes do you like and why?
Hey. Just thought it would be interesting to hear what size of RC planes you guys out there like. Me personally, I like micro rc planes such as the parkzone Ultra Micros and E-flite Ultra Micro Extremes (hence my username
). One reason is because they are so small that its easy to store and transport them. They also aren't very costly which is a big concern for me being only 15 years old. When you crash...theres a very low chance that you will break something, and when you do, a little glue and you are back up in the air! Batteries are small and cheap, no need to buy $40 batteries or batteries that look like huge bricks!!! There is also no need to join a club. You can fly these almost anywhere...i prefer a school field. So what size or RC planes do you like and why?
This seems odd...............
08-22-2012, 07:09 PM
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You must transport them in a pick up truck or maybe a very large SUV then! I transport my planes in a Volkswagen Jetta so you get the idea...
You must transport them in a pick up truck or maybe a very large SUV then! I transport my planes in a Volkswagen Jetta so you get the idea...
Thought you said that you are 15. Just how do YOU transport your planes without a drivers license?
08-22-2012, 08:01 PM
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Yeah! i would go for the smaller planes But the bigger planes do seem more fun just i live next to a lake and if i lost a plane like some of you guys got i would lose a lot of money
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RE: What size of RC planes do you like?
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Thought you said that you are 15. Just how do YOU transport your planes without a drivers license?
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You must transport them in a pick up truck or maybe a very large SUV then! I transport my planes in a Volkswagen Jetta so you get the idea...
You must transport them in a pick up truck or maybe a very large SUV then! I transport my planes in a Volkswagen Jetta so you get the idea...
Thought you said that you are 15. Just how do YOU transport your planes without a drivers license?
08-22-2012, 08:05 PM
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RE: What size of RC planes do you like?
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Yeah! i would go for the smaller planes But the bigger planes do seem more fun just i live next to a lake and if i lost a plane like some of you guys got i would lose a lot of money
Yeah! i would go for the smaller planes But the bigger planes do seem more fun just i live next to a lake and if i lost a plane like some of you guys got i would lose a lot of money
LOL!!!!!!!
08-22-2012, 08:05 PM
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This seems odd...............
ORIGINAL: Microz
Hey. Just thought it would be interesting to hear what size of RC planes you guys out there like. Me personally, I like micro rc planes such as the parkzone Ultra Micros and E-flite Ultra Micro Extremes (hence my username). One reason is because they are so small that its easy to store and transport them. They also aren't very costly which is a big concern for me being only 15 years old. When you crash...theres a very low chance that you will break something, and when you do, a little glue and you are back up in the air! Batteries are small and cheap, no need to buy $40 batteries or batteries that look like huge bricks!!! There is also no need to join a club. You can fly these almost anywhere...i prefer a school field. So what size or RC planes do you like and why?
Hey. Just thought it would be interesting to hear what size of RC planes you guys out there like. Me personally, I like micro rc planes such as the parkzone Ultra Micros and E-flite Ultra Micro Extremes (hence my username
). One reason is because they are so small that its easy to store and transport them. They also aren't very costly which is a big concern for me being only 15 years old. When you crash...theres a very low chance that you will break something, and when you do, a little glue and you are back up in the air! Batteries are small and cheap, no need to buy $40 batteries or batteries that look like huge bricks!!! There is also no need to join a club. You can fly these almost anywhere...i prefer a school field. So what size or RC planes do you like and why?
This seems odd...............
08-22-2012, 08:36 PM
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Bottom line, do you want something that resembles it full scale counterpart and fly accordingly. Or do you want a gnat that flys like a fly.
Bottom line, do you want something that resembles it full scale counterpart and fly accordingly. Or do you want a gnat that flys like a fly.
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08-22-2012, 10:05 PM
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I fly anything from a .010 size Li'l Roughneck (remember those???) to giant scale and anything in between. Gas, glow or electric powered...it doesn't matter to me! My wife says that rc aircraft is a sickness with me...just a sickness! I reply, "Well, it's better than alcoholism!"
BTW, I have been building and flying rc for over 35 years and will never quit!
Jake
BTW, I have been building and flying rc for over 35 years and will never quit!
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08-22-2012, 11:54 PM
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RE: What size of RC planes do you like?
As a newbe to flying I prefer the micro size planes. Got my first plane (flyzone micro cub rtf) about 3 months ago and took it out of the box and flew it and landed it the first time flying. It's a great plane to teach yourself to fly. Also have a flyzone micro Fokker. It's a very fun plane to fly but a bit more challenging especially in the wind. The micro size planes are like a cheap date , you dont have to spend alot of money on them but still have a good time . I do plan on getting a 36 to 50 in electric plane with skidders for grass landings. I like being able to just walk outside the house and throw the plane in the air and fly, or sometimes go to the park and fly. I enjoy watching and hearing the nitros fly but have no desire to get one at this time.
08-23-2012, 03:37 AM
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I started in RC in my early 20's. That was 40 years ago. I prefer bigger scale 80" and over if mono and 60" and over if bipes. I also have a foamy tiger Moth... Bigger flies better in my personal opinion.
This is a hobby that has something for everyone. I flew a lot of different models in those years, and at the time, they all were fun. Find whatever you like, and have fun. I know one thing, this hobby has made my life even more enjoyable. Also, thse days I do not fly nitro (quit nitro cold turkey like 5 years ago). I fly big electrics and gas.
Gerry
This is a hobby that has something for everyone. I flew a lot of different models in those years, and at the time, they all were fun. Find whatever you like, and have fun. I know one thing, this hobby has made my life even more enjoyable. Also, thse days I do not fly nitro (quit nitro cold turkey like 5 years ago). I fly big electrics and gas.
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08-23-2012, 04:03 AM
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46-76" wingspan. Bigger than that and they get unruly both in transport and cost, smaller than that and it gets somewhat difficult to get a nice fitting engine in there. Either ends up with the engine sticking out and looking extra silly, or it's underpowered as hell. The engines also get touchier the smaller they get.
I fly strictly glow so electric foamies and gas giants are out of the question anyway.
I fly strictly glow so electric foamies and gas giants are out of the question anyway.
08-23-2012, 04:14 AM
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I fly anything I can put a 30cc gas engine on. Mostly in the 80 inch range. My giant super sportster goes together like any 40 size trainer. One connection for the ailerons, 2wing bolts and I'm ready. $4.00 gas instead of of $20 glow fuel plus the advantage of way better mileage, and very little clean up.
08-23-2012, 06:18 AM
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RE: What size of RC planes do you like?
I have flown aircraft ranging from "Peaunut scale"-size R/C models to 100" giant scale models.
Over the years I have gravitated toward aircraft in the .60-1.2 cu.in range. They are big enough to fly really well, but small enough to not difficult to transport and store.
Also, standard radio control equipment is quite sufficient. There is very little to gain by going up in size, unless of course you are into scale or aerobatic competition.
Over the years I have gravitated toward aircraft in the .60-1.2 cu.in range. They are big enough to fly really well, but small enough to not difficult to transport and store.
Also, standard radio control equipment is quite sufficient. There is very little to gain by going up in size, unless of course you are into scale or aerobatic competition.
