Recommendations for a 'disposable' RTF?
10-05-2014, 12:21 AM
#1
Recommendations for a 'disposable' RTF?
Any suggestions for a cheap RTF electric plane that I can get a hold of within 7-10 days? I don't want to use my radio/receiver as there is a good chance I won't get it back. I don't think I really care what plane it is, it just has to be big enough to fly outside - maybe 24-30" or bigger?
Thanks,
Joe
Thanks,
Joe
10-05-2014, 05:32 AM
#2
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXCKWL&P=ML
Not sure what your definition of cheap is but this is a superb flying airplane outdoors and with a skilled pilot handle most winds that anyone would fly in and its complete in this package. You not have to use any of your radio equipment. Sounds like you are going to fly paint ball shoot.
I flew one of those with a Senior Cadet two years ago but I did have to rebuild the ship afterword
John
Not sure what your definition of cheap is but this is a superb flying airplane outdoors and with a skilled pilot handle most winds that anyone would fly in and its complete in this package. You not have to use any of your radio equipment. Sounds like you are going to fly paint ball shoot.
I flew one of those with a Senior Cadet two years ago but I did have to rebuild the ship afterword
John
11-08-2014, 12:59 PM
#4
Junior Member
Another fan I see,
While I do not think of HK as a merchant I would want to deal with too often, I am quite aware of their terrible level of customer service. I think they are trying to get better, but having their "on line" chat reps available to discuss problems is a waste of time. Other than being able to keep a transcript outlining your problem and HK's failed attempts at fixing the problem, they are useless.
However, I am sad to say that most of their Durafly planes are excellent flyers. I do have a small collection of their Durafly planes, it would be bigger, but I will only buy the plane when I can also buy most of those spare parts that novice flyers regularily damage and oten need to replace.
I want a spare cowls, spare props, spare landing gear, spare elevator, motor shafts and motor mounts. If I can not obtain the spare parts at the time I buy the plane I will not buy the plane without the spare parts. HK is a real hit and miss on spare parts availability
Thankfully, FMS has come up with a new line of planes in the 980 mm series that will be more than enough for me to drop dealing with HK, even though the Durafly planes, those made by FMS mainly by coincidence..
While I do not think of HK as a merchant I would want to deal with too often, I am quite aware of their terrible level of customer service. I think they are trying to get better, but having their "on line" chat reps available to discuss problems is a waste of time. Other than being able to keep a transcript outlining your problem and HK's failed attempts at fixing the problem, they are useless.
However, I am sad to say that most of their Durafly planes are excellent flyers. I do have a small collection of their Durafly planes, it would be bigger, but I will only buy the plane when I can also buy most of those spare parts that novice flyers regularily damage and oten need to replace.
I want a spare cowls, spare props, spare landing gear, spare elevator, motor shafts and motor mounts. If I can not obtain the spare parts at the time I buy the plane I will not buy the plane without the spare parts. HK is a real hit and miss on spare parts availability
Thankfully, FMS has come up with a new line of planes in the 980 mm series that will be more than enough for me to drop dealing with HK, even though the Durafly planes, those made by FMS mainly by coincidence..
