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What is the best Micro RC Plane for beginners? - 10/8/2012 1:10 AM   
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I live in an area where a small RC plane would best suit the environment. I've owned a Champ RTF which is very easy and fun to fly. However, the only place I can go to fly it, with enough space, is up in the hills where it's windy. Anyway, I've decided my best option would be something comparable to the Megatech Avion IO plane. I've owned the infrared version of the Megatech Avion and it was a blast to fly. The only problem was the infrared, and the IO seems to have a steep price tag that I can't justify.

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Can anyone recommend some (or any) RC planes comparable to the Megatech Avion IO? I'm looking for something with a wingspan of less than 10" and uses radio instead of infrared controls. Also relative rudder controls would be nice, instead of the hard turning on/off steering method. I have set my price range to about $50.

Are these guidelines unreasonable? All input welcome!

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RE: What is the best Micro RC Plane for beginners? - 10/8/2012 4:26 PM   
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Status: offline 		Flyzone Albatros would be a good one to start with but you wll pay around $75-80 dollars for it..

2.4GHz radio for the RTF or TX-ready use your own compatible radio.


The next one that I would say would be the Flyzone Fokker DR1 "Red Baron" turns tight and can be a blast to fly but not good in breezy areas...


The Albatros is your best bet!


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RE: What is the best Micro RC Plane for beginners? - 10/9/2012 1:29 AM   
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Flyzone Albatros would be a good one to start with but you wll pay around $75-80 dollars for it..

2.4GHz radio for the RTF or TX-ready use your own compatible radio.


The next one that I would say would be the Flyzone Fokker DR1 ''Red Baron'' turns tight and can be a blast to fly but not good in breezy areas...


The Albatros is your best bet!


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Thanks for the suggestions! The Albatros does seem tempting, and is about 6 inches less in wingspan than the Champ RTF. I'm still wondering if I'll even have enough room for the Albatross. Unfortunately, my area doesn't really have any place I can really go to fly. I'm limited to my small backyard which is cursed with trees. That Avion was perfect with its 7.5 inch wingspan and a slower flying speed.

I've also found out the Avion IO is actually quite a bit larger than the Avion. I'll have to keep thinking for now.

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RE: What is the best Micro RC Plane for beginners? - 10/9/2012 12:26 PM   
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RE: What is the best Micro RC Plane for beginners? - 10/10/2012 12:05 AM   
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If you want slow flying and tight turning- Fokker DR1. hands down.



Thanks again for the response. I think I do like the sound of the Fokker D1 a bit better. They both look awesome, however the Fokker seems like it might be better for my environment. I've seen tiny micro RC planes that are smaller than my hand, however they're pretty expensive for being so small. Almost $200

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RE: What is the best Micro RC Plane for beginners? - 10/14/2012 4:04 AM   
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Status: offline 		i would highly suggest the parkzone night vapor.it can fly in very small spaces i can fly mine in my living room that is 22x16 feet. its also pretty durable.
it is more than your price range but it flys great and  is 3 channels with night lights for night flying!

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RE: What is the best Micro RC Plane for beginners? - 10/14/2012 2:26 PM   
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i would highly suggest the parkzone night vapor.it can fly in very small spaces i can fly mine in my living room that is 22x16 feet. its also pretty durable.
it is more than your price range but it flys great and  is 3 channels with night lights for night flying!


Thank you! This is another one I've been looking at. For slow flyers, Night Vapor certainly takes the cake. I'm having trouble deciding on what I should get. I'm extremely limited, unfortunately. Also been toying with the idea of a different vehicle type altogether.

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RE: What is the best Micro RC Plane for beginners? - 11/16/2012 12:18 AM   
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http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/mini-vapor-bnf-PKZU1280
she's tiny and claimed to be indestructible. We'll see 'cause I just got one mailed my way...


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RE: What is the best Micro RC Plane for beginners? - 11/16/2012 1:21 AM   
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Just ordered this for in-house flight training to keep the thumbs from getting even more stupid:
http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/mini-vapor-bnf-PKZU1280
she's tiny and claimed to be indestructible. We'll see 'cause I just got one mailed my way...



Hey, that looks really cool. I put the plane thing on hold so that I can return to my love of helicopters. I bought a WL Toys V911 and that thing rocks! I was thinking about picking up the Flyzone Fokker DR1, but the mini night vapor looks more intriguing. I really don't like foam bodies like most micros are made of. I like this look of the carbon fiber frame with fabric wings.

Let me know how this one turns out, because it looks nearly perfect for what I'd like. I just want something for a calm day outdoors, in a small area. I don't quite have enough space indoor for an indoor plane.

Thanks for sharing this!

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RE: What is the best Micro RC Plane for beginners? - 12/4/2012 2:03 AM   
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Status: offline 		Mini Vapor,  Not "mini night vapor" It flies great even in our tiny hobby shop, what they say is true, it is nearly indestructible. The Dr.1 also flies good, but it is a little cheesy, motor was loud and it burned out. Good luck.


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RE: What is the best Micro RC Plane for beginners? - 12/6/2012 6:09 PM   
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Status: offline 		Be warned, the Flyzone Albatross is EXREMELY fragile and will not take too many rough landings, even in grass. Mine broke the landing gear in a soft grass landing. The wing struts are very weakly glued to the wings and fuselage. The whole plane is made rather flimsy with very fragile materials. I would go with the Hobbyzone Champ or Parkzone UM T-28 Trojan.

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RE: What is the best Micro RC Plane for beginners? - 12/6/2012 11:23 PM   
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Be warned, the Flyzone Albatross is EXREMELY fragile and will not take too many rough landings, even in grass. Mine broke the landing gear in a soft grass landing. The wing struts are very weakly glued to the wings and fuselage. The whole plane is made rather flimsy with very fragile materials. I would go with the Hobbyzone Champ or Parkzone UM T-28 Trojan.



Hey, thank you for the tip. I actually took some more time to think about it, I STILL haven't bought a plane yet. I think I'm set on the Night Vapor. I like that it's not a foam body, and reviews have said it's very durable.

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RE: What is the best Micro RC Plane for beginners? - 1/9/2013 4:34 AM   
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Status: offline 		I have the RTF version of the night vapor. It is a nice plane, but you cannot fix it if it breaks. Case in point - one of the landing gear legs broke when I landed in the grass. I paid approximately 5 dollars for replacement gear, but found the gear is glued into a triangular holder on the plane. I also bought a new wing as I had a hole about the size of a 50 cent piece in the wing. Nice new wing, but alas, the original wing is glued on and the only way you can take it off is to cut it off. I even thought about the mini vapor, but a hobby shop owner told me it is the same as the night vapor concerning repairs - all parts are glued. Oh well, I think I got about 50 flights and now it is unflyable since the motor mount broke. I'll just remove the brick and go buy a balsa plane that will take the brick and is repairable.

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RE: What is the best Micro RC Plane for beginners? - 1/9/2013 11:25 PM   
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I have the RTF version of the night vapor. It is a nice plane, but you cannot fix it if it breaks. Case in point - one of the landing gear legs broke when I landed in the grass. I paid approximately 5 dollars for replacement gear, but found the gear is glued into a triangular holder on the plane. I also bought a new wing as I had a hole about the size of a 50 cent piece in the wing. Nice new wing, but alas, the original wing is glued on and the only way you can take it off is to cut it off. I even thought about the mini vapor, but a hobby shop owner told me it is the same as the night vapor concerning repairs - all parts are glued. Oh well, I think I got about 50 flights and now it is unflyable since the motor mount broke. I'll just remove the brick and go buy a balsa plane that will take the brick and is repairable.


Ah, that's good to know. I would have thought they are repairable. The night vapor and mini vapor planes seem like the only ones suitable for me, so may be forced to get one of those if I decide to get a plane. I'll have to be really careful with them haha.

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RE: What is the best Micro RC Plane for beginners? - 1/12/2013 5:47 PM   
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RE: What is the best Micro RC Plane for beginners? - 1/12/2013 11:24 PM   
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Status: offline 		Parkzone's Vapor is a really nice plane for beginners, Hobby Zone's Champ, Flyzone's Playmate and Nieuport 17 are nice second level planes.

We own and fly them in a local school gym and they all do very well - my younger boys fly the vapors and my older boys fly the faster planes.

They are all basically in the $75-$100 range > then your $50 budget.



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RE: What is the best Micro RC Plane for beginners? - 1/13/2013 1:17 AM   
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Status: offline 		I used to own a Champ. There's no doubt that the Champ is a great plane and a great package that was put together. My only issue was it's a little too fast for where I will be able to fly. The Night Vapor's slow flying is perfect for my area. As for my $50 price range, I guess plane's just seem to be more expensive. I bought a WL Toys V911 helicopter for $50 and that is an absolutely awesome package.

For $50, you get a fancy 2.4ghz radio with digital trim and indicators to show where the trim levels are, two batteries, a dual charging cradle for the batteries, and a USB cable to charge the batteries in the cradle from a computer. The cradle also plugs into the transmitter to charge it off of that. I was trying to find the RC plane equivalent to this deal, as it's a really solid and enjoyable product.

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RE: What is the best Micro RC Plane for beginners? - 1/15/2013 12:51 PM   
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Be warned, the Flyzone Albatross is EXREMELY fragile and will not take too many rough landings, even in grass. Mine broke the landing gear in a soft grass landing. The wing struts are very weakly glued to the wings and fuselage. The whole plane is made rather flimsy with very fragile materials. I would go with the Hobbyzone Champ or Parkzone UM T-28 Trojan.



I'm not sure about your Albatros but mine has been solid and tough!

It has survived encounters with 3 trees- 3 crash landings and highly recommended to buy!!!

I like flying my Albatros more than my old Fokker DR1!!

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