dirtjumpdaniel

I am new to flying. I need a slow flying durable plane.
What do u sugest.

Travis Bickle

I taught myself to fly with a GWS Slow Stick. I'm sure others will list other reputable planes.

The Slo-V is similiar, and comes built and ready to fly.

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=PKZ1300

dirtjumpdaniel

i like the super cub

wings 540

GWS slow stick

dirtjumpdaniel

the slo v is fragile

captWalker

Hello. I would get a plane that has a pusher prop set up. That will be very usfull in case of a crash into the ground or a hard landing. You want something that is going to be very durable. I would also get a plane that has 3ch and no ailerons just elevator and rudder. I would go with something like this. After mastering this then move up to a 4ch with the motor on the front. With this plane the way it is set up if you crash none of your equipment or your motor will be damaged. This plane comes with extra parts included and everything you neet to fly.

This plane and others like it are avalible at www.readytoflyfun.com check it out and let me know what you think. The prices are good also...

FirebirdCdr2

Super Cub is a great choice.

Fisher

If you have never flown then get a flight simulator and buy a Mini XPV for $20. These little two channel foam planes have a lot of ability and you cannot really damage them. Best $20 you will spend. If you want to jump right into 3-channel then a pusher prop will usually keep you out of the repair shop more than a tractor prop like a slo-V or a Slow Stick. The Wing Dragon 3 or 4 channel from Hobby Lobby is a durable starter plane with a broad set of abilities.

http://www.hobby-lobby.com/wingdragon4.htm

If you want a slow flyer then a Slow Stick or Slo-V is for you. So it all depends on what you think your ready for. A flight simulator is definitely a must. The Flying Model Simulator is free and quite helpful for starters. You can down load the Slo-V, Slow Stick and Wing Dragon (Begin Air) from Gary Gunnerson's site as well.

http://n.ethz.ch/student/mmoeller/fms/index_e.html

http://gunnerson.homestead.com/files/fms_models.htm

weeweeboi

get the slow stick. i got that for my first plane and i flew for the third time today without crashing breaking or anything. it is the easiest plane to fly. on my first crash i stall it and it went nose down into cement. only broke a propellor. ($1.50) I heard the slo-v is good but is fragile and parts break down fast.

Rc_Freak_30

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Does anybody have a diablo here. Im thinking of buying one and im wondering if its worth it. Any suggestions??


Thnx

Tommyr

The T-Hawk. Great value IMHO. 2 of all damageable parts. Not slow but durable as all heck.

mad web tv scientist

dirt, As can be seen from the previous posts there really are a lot of good choices for beginning flyers to think about. My big challenge is to encourage new flyers in a way that will inspire them to continue to enjoy and "grow" as modelers. I really hate the "flash in the pan interest, here today and gone tomorrow problem" we have in modeling.

Some new modeling prospects who observed my flights today were really surprised when I told them that my Accipiter Badius 3 channel motor powered gliders can be ordered for only $65 dollars each, and can be ready to fly in minutes for the beginning flyer.

It takes me about four days to modify them so that they will perform up to my expectations. With just a little reinforcement the AB can be a really tough plane and can fly slow enough for almost any beginner to keep up with. With such a low cost and high quality airplane I recommend buying two (2) of them so that a spare will be available if needed.

A fun thread that discusses the same topics as this one that you might find useful is located at: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_68..._1/key_/tm.htm

Enjoy.

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Leo L

Dirt,

Welcome to R/C flying!

This is not the best forum to have posted your question in. Most of the flyers here are experienced flyers and will respond based on their own experiences when they were learning. A better place would have been the Electric Training (Beginners) forum.

If you check the beginners forums here and on Wattflyer and RCGroups forums, you will find that the overwhelmingly best beginner planes are the HobbyZone SuperCub and the Multiplex EasyStar. All others pale in comparison to these two. I prefer the SuperCub because it has landing gear, which allows ground take-offs and controlled landings; because it looks like a real plane; and because the replacement parts are readily available at most hobby shops.

If you don't like these two,l or your budget is too limited for them, then consider the following: Aerobird3, T-hawk, SkyFly, Wingo, SloStick, Slow-V. All of these are good beginner planes, but not nearly as good as the SC or ES.

matoran629

I think a HobbyZone Super Cub would be good. Also, ParkZone's Cub is great to

mad web tv scientist

Leo L, only hours after reading your post I stumbled upon my issue of the February Model Aviation magazine that I had not yet read that discusses some of the planes you talked about on your post. I also found my temporarily lost copy of TOWER HOBBIES catalog that had been buried under other magazines that features the same planes that are so useful for beginning modelers. Yes, If I were beginning today I would definitely order an Easy Star.

The useful elements of my modeling addiction that keeps me flying "at all costs" includes the "positive influence" of "fear" that tends to be "enhanced" when flying planes that can be damaged in crashes. There is also the "builders satisfaction" that comes from airframe modifications that enhances structural and aerodynamic performance. When combining all this with the satisfaction of sharing modeling pleasures with others we have ourselves a really neat enduring hobby. The following thread url (see Post # 38) on:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_68...tm.htm#7115930 explains why I find my ABs so personally fulfilling at my current level of R/C competency and modeling promoting ability. My modeling prospects are treated to the notion that I could crash as a result of my "minimal flying experience" especially when attempting maneuvers that the planes are only marginally capable of flying, so they are able to experience some of the excitement I enjoy.

I was unable to find some of the useful web sites you mentioned. If it wouldn't be too much trouble could you provide the web site urls in a post so everybody would have easy access?

Thank you for your input. I am looking forward to learning more from you.

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Leo L

Hi Madwebtvscientist,

There are actually five forums that I visit on a regular basis. My favorite is this one (no, I'm not just saying that because of where we are, but because this forum has enough members to make it interesting, but not so many that you get lost in the shuffle). The other forums, listed in the order of my preference, are:
http://www.wattflyer.com/forums/
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/index.php
http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/register.php
http://www.*********.com/forums/index.php

One of the great things about this hobby is that there are so many aspects of it, that just about anyones interests can be satisfied. I personally can't stand the building / modifying / repairing aspect. I am only interested in the flying aspect because I need it as a "get away" from the pressures of daily life. Whether putting up an "old favorite" that can be lazily circled around the sky, or attempting to tame a challenging new plane, the mind is only on one thing, keeping that plane from becoming a pile of junk. Much more enjoyable, and much cheaper, than going to a therapist.

Darkseacret

super cub or stryker?

Tommyr

Super Cub!

I don't own one myself, yet. I LOVE my T-Hawk!

-pkh-

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The Stryker is not slow flying, nor is it a beginner plane. The Super Cub seems to be a good beginner plane, though.

Higbe33

The HZ Super Cub is the way to go. It's so popular they have their own forum; http://supercubclub.proboards78.com/index.cgi
Another great site is; http://www.ampaviators.com/index.php...d=17&Itemid=28
Joe is a real modeler that shows you step by step what to reinforce to make the Super Cub almost bullet proof. He's done testing on different props, larger wheels, more battery and lots more.

It's the perfect first plane that will take a lot of abuse, but reinforce those areas Joe talks about before your first flight and fly on a calm day. Fight the urge when the ribbon is holding straight out and you have a fully charged battery. Go back home and wait for a better day. Keep us posted on what you buy and how your maiden flight goes. Good luck and welcome to a great hobby.

Hig

Uncas

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GWS Tiger Moth is what I started on and I highly recommend it. It flys slow and very stable and looks really cool in flight.

My third plane and probably the best electric I have ever flown was the Mountain Models Dandy Sport. It flys like a Tiger Moth with ailerons. It would probably be a good beginner plane as well.

With electrics, especially your first flight, wait for a very, very calm day. I also highly recommend using a flight sim to get your orientation down. Here is the link to [link=http://www.flying-model-simulator.com/]FMS[/link] a free model flight simulator.

Good Luck!

FERNDALE AIR FORCE

Slow Stick or Pico stick f(Fokker).

Tim

mad web tv scientist

WIND FUN

[8D] dirt, there is a way for beginners to enjoy some flying in some wind as I discovered in the beginning of my flight training. By flying straight into the wind at lower power settings and practicing shallow "S" turns it is possible to fly out a few hundred feet and land safely.

First flights into a steady wind that will allow forward ground speed should be short, of course. As confidence is gained flights can be longer and longer. You will fail as we all do, but try to keep calm anyway. A "little" (?) fear before flight is a good thing, enjoy it! This training process involves a lot of walking to recover the plane which has been really great in my case because I've not only lost about fifteen pounds of unhealthy weight but have been able to keep it off.

Remember, just don't yield to the temptation to turn down wind during first flights unless you have a "bullet proof" airplane!

HAPPY FLYING!

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Fisher

dirtjumpdaniel ,

OK, you started this what did you end up doing?

mad web tv scientist

Hig, interesting material that most of us can probably easily identify with. I hope our new flyer will be encouraged by it as well as by the fun the rest of us are having.

I was especially interested in the discussions about aerobatics. I am still experimenting with airfoil shapes on my Accipiter Badius planes in an effort to maximize aerobatics and soaring performance. Once I finally arrive at optimum performance my flying sessions will consist mainly of "relaxing practice" of my favorite "warbird maneuvers" with most of the flight ending with genuinely pleasant soaring practice. By starting my flights with aerobatics I find that many spectators tend to continue watching the soaring portion of the flight in possible expectation of more aerobatics and/or other less desirable events. Flying and making new friends is really neat.

Leo L has the approach to R/C that I was determined to also follow in the beginning of my R/C career. I still plan to follow his approach when I start adding warbirds to my hanger and enjoying them. So what happened with the motor powered gliders, you ask? Well, for half a century I have been involved in designing and scratch building Control-Line aerobatic airplanes and just can't resist the urge to improve the structural and aerodynamic flying performance of my favorite motor powered gliders that work so well for introducing modeling to prospective new modelers.

I really do appreciate the way good information is being made available for new modelers here as well as on other threads. I see a bright future for modeling.

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