lzvagias

I have a buddy that i am trying to help get started in rc so he and his young son can spend some quality time together but he needs a park flyer and I have not owned an electric in 20 years and haven't owned anything smaller than a .60 size in 15 years. I need some advice on which kit would be best for him. He needs soemthing he can fly at a baseball park or a small grass field. He needs something that includes radios, battery, and motor, an ARF or ready to fly would be ideal and he doesn't have a very large budget. He can only afford about $250 or so. I think a three channel would be best, those pesky alleirons might complicate things a bit too much for him. which kit would ya'll recommend?

oldvet70

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Take a look at this:   http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=HBZ7300
It fits your requirements perfectly.

koolkrabber47

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that's a very nice plane and affordable too.......with a budget of $250.00 that leaves plenty of change for some extra batteries.......be patient, other pilots will chime in here shortly........(KOOLKRABBER47).......

RC MANIAC119

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Before you run out and buy anything.....find your local flying club. They probably have a few experts in the club that can steer you in the right direction....and I know they will be able to give all of you some flight instruction...VERY IMPORTANT!!!!!

Here's a list of AMA clubs within 50 miles of Valpariso Fla.
Name Number Members Contact Address District Intro Pilots
HOLLEY FLYERS
Flying Site Details
2.36 miles 4268 51 MARK PFEIFFER
Email Contact 300 PONTEVEDRA LN
NICEVILLE FL 32578
Phone: 850.729.2930
Visit Website
5 Yes
EGLIN AERO MODELLERS
9.79 miles 221 123 RONALD VAN PUTTE
Email Contact 111 SLEEPY OAKS RD NW
FT WALTON BCH FL 32548
Phone: 850/243-0207
Visit Website
5 No
LAUREL HILL RC FLYERS
18.16 miles 4725 9 JAMES GIFFARD
Email Contact 4568 TOP FLIGHT DR
CRESTVIEW FL 32536
Phone: 850/398-6076
5 Yes
CRESTVIEW MODEL AVIATORS
18.21 miles 3071 21 JAMES GIFFARD
Email Contact 4568 TOP FLIGHT DR
CRESTVIEW FL 32539
Phone: 850/398-6076
5 Yes
WALTON COUNTY AERO MODELERS
Flying Site Details
26.77 miles 4495 11 DONALD WRIGHT 89 PINEHURST LN
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS FL 32433
Phone: 850-892-9503
5 Yes
PENSACOLA FREE FLIGHT TEAM - Email Club
Flying Site Details
41.09 miles 203 26 GEORGE WHITE
Email Contact 5928 HERMITAGE DR
PENSACOLA FL 32504
Phone: 850-473-0866
Visit Website
5 No
NORTHWEST FL MODELERS INC
Flying Site Details
47.77 miles 213 233 BOB YEARTY
Email Contact PO BOX 37702
PENSACOLA FL 32508
Phone: 850-438-1412
Visit Website
5 Yes

Contact these guys....go visit the field...see what they have to have to offer....you won't be sorry!!

lzvagias

Wow, thats a cool little kit at a great price! I like the ACT thing. It's amazing how much electrics have advanced in the last 20 years. My dad and I belong to the Eglin Aero Modelers club but everybody out at the field, at least that I am aware of, is into big 3D or scale stuff. There's nobody flying small electrics, every last bit of disposable income that most of those guys have is wrapped up in tandem axle trailers, and big 3D's! Not much to be Gleened from there, that's why I posted here. I figured this was an RCU worthy question! Thanks for the advice guys! Anybody else have anything better that I should look at? It might be hard to beat the cub.

plane-addict

How about starting with something like this: http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store...dProduct=10519. Many would not recommend it as a beginner airplane, but I do because it takes a beating. Disabling ailerons might even work. All items needed are available in the same website. You will be ready for about US$ 150 and save US$ 100 for your next plane.