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RE: Good First Planes - 2/24/2009 5:07 PM   
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Status: offline 		Ok, I'm getting the GWS Slow Stick. New to rc flying. what i want to know is what radio system do you guys recommend? I want something with good range but i don't plan to upgrade to a bigger plane. In other words, a cheap one.

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RE: Good First Planes - 4/1/2009 9:12 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hi,
I have never flown RC airplanes before, but just received A FlyZone Select Cessna 182 RTF as a present. This is an airplane with 5 channel control (4 channels and flaps). I researched it a bit, and opinions whether it can be flown by a newbie are mixed. I also received a flight simulator with it.
One positive might be that I am a quite experienced full scale pilot with 3200 hrs and every fixed wing rating there is, on the downside I live in a very rural area and don't know any RC flyers, so an instructor might be hard to find. Anyway, the airplane sits on a desk assembled and ready to fly, but I don't want to destroy it on my first flight (less because of the money involved, but more not to hurt the feelings of the person who gave it to me).
So do the experienced pilots here think I can fly this by myself without pulverizing it on the first flight ( I am able to fly the simulator ok with even more advanced planes), and does have anyone any tips for my first flight?

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RE: Good First Planes - 4/2/2009 12:48 AM   
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Status: offline 		Knowing how to fly a real plane will help with understanding the dynamics flight (stalls, airspeed, ailerons, rudders, etc).

It won't help with the manipulation of RC controls. Flying heads in (toward you) is completely different than sitting in the cockpit. Some controls are reversed, others aren't.

I recommend either a very wide open space, and lots of altitude for you first flight, or try out an RC simulator first.

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RE: Good First Planes - 8/31/2009 8:21 AM   
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Status: offline 		A new addition - The Parkzone Radian electric glider
http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/quickview.aspx?ProdID=PKZ4700



This e-gldier almost flies itself. The RTF package includes everyting you need for $250. The included brushless motor will take the plane up at a confident 75 degree angle. Once you are several hundred feet high, turn the motor off. The prop will fold. Now you are gliding.

If you are lucky or skilled, you can hook into a thermal and work the plane high into the sky with the motor off. Flights can be as short as 5 minutes or hours in lenght, on one battery pack.

- Spektrum™ DX5e 5-channel full range 2.4GHz DSM2™ radio system eliminates interference and the need for frequency control
- Ready-to-fly right from the box – everything you need is included inside, even the batteries
- Large 2-meter wingspan makes the Radian easy to see and provides an excellent lift-to-drag ratio
- Plug-in wings separate for easy transportation and storage
- 11.1V, 1300mAh Li-Po battery for extended flight times
- Variable rate DC cell-balancing Li-Po charger safely charges and conditions Li-Po battery

- Wingspan: 78.7 in (2 m)
- Overall Length: 44.7 in (1137mm)
- Flying Weight: 30 oz (830 g)
- Motor Size: 480 brushless outrunner, 960Kv
- Radio: Spektrum 2.4GHz DX5e with AR500 full range receiver (included)
- Servos: Sub-micro 3-wire
- CG (center of gravity): 62mm behind the leading edge of the wing
- Speed Control : E-flite 30A Pro Brushless ESC with Switch-Mode BEC (EFLA1030) (included)
- Recommended Battery: 11.1V 1300mAh Li-Po (PKZ1033) (included)
- Approx. Flying Duration: Flight times in excess of 30 minutes when using the included ParkZone 1300mAh Li-Po battery and limited motor run
- Charger: 12V DC 2- to 3-cell Li-Po balancing

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