Any suggestions for a low cost back yard setup? <$80
12-01-2003, 07:35 PM
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Any suggestions for a low cost back yard setup? <$80
My younger brother is looking into getting into flying planes. I know he wont have the patience for gas powered setups like I have. Im wondering if there are any decent complete setups available for <$80 that can be flown in the back yard, park or where ever. I looked at the Dragonfly vortex setup on Ebay and it seems like a good deal for around $60... anyone have any experiences or suggestions?
12-02-2003, 07:13 AM
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RE: Any suggestions for a low cost back yard setup? <$80
You might look at a Firebird Outlaw for about $50 (but you'll probably have more fun in a backyard with a $5 kite).
If money is a major concern, you picked the wrong hobby.
If money is a major concern, you picked the wrong hobby.
12-02-2003, 01:28 PM
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RE: Any suggestions for a low cost back yard setup? <$80
I think the Slow Stick is about the best value, but if you're wanting radio and everything, you'll be way over $80.
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12-04-2003, 06:20 PM
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RE: Any suggestions for a low cost back yard setup? <$80
Hey Lock,
I bought a pretty decent plane called the Megatech Cosmic Flyer,
only 2 channel,but it has a rudder control, Styled after the hobbyzone type plane.
Very easy to fly,also very light and a good glider
I bought it from Hobbytron.com for $44.99 including shipping. Everything included(plane ,battery, radio,charger....
Now I'm comfortable to upgrade to the new Areobird Challenger.
Happy Flying,
Russ,AKA Treesmacker.
I bought a pretty decent plane called the Megatech Cosmic Flyer,
only 2 channel,but it has a rudder control, Styled after the hobbyzone type plane.
Very easy to fly,also very light and a good glider
I bought it from Hobbytron.com for $44.99 including shipping. Everything included(plane ,battery, radio,charger....
Now I'm comfortable to upgrade to the new Areobird Challenger.
Happy Flying,
Russ,AKA Treesmacker.
12-04-2003, 09:10 PM
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RE: Any suggestions for a low cost back yard setup? <$80
Thanks Russ, that looks alot like the Vortex I bought for my brother. We'll see how she flies this Christmas.
Myself Ive gotten the urge to pick up an electric plane myself since I have tons of gear from my glow planes already. Ill be trying out a Slow Stick this weekend
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Myself Ive gotten the urge to pick up an electric plane myself since I have tons of gear from my glow planes already. Ill be trying out a Slow Stick this weekend
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