I see alot of replies that put forth the idea of using the large, slow nitro trainers, joining a club, and so on. not bad suggestions. That said, there is another way to get started. I , personally, had a friend guide me to a local swap meet where I bought my first radio, and airplane, and some inexpensive accessories.<div> I got a used futaba 6 ch transmitter/rcvr set for $30.00, and a GWS Slo-Stik airplane for $25.00. A $10.00 lipo, $10.00 charger for the lipo, and I had all I needed to start flying. He helped me get into the air, and build a little confidence, without spending a lot of cash on something I might not have been able to do otherwise.</div><div> Now, I look all over the internet, using e-bay, hobbypartz, hobbyking just to name a few.</div><div>This hobby is about having fun, not spending money. I have no need to purchase high dollar, big name equipment to have fun. I bought a 9ch, 8 model-memory radio from an internet supplier for $53.00! extra recvrs cost about $8.00. That is a lot better than buying a radio that needs recvrs that cost more than my original set.</div><div> Electric set ups can do anything nitro can,and require less clean-up, my airplanes don't get all gooey and sticky. </div><div> Start with something inexpensive, and have fun!!!</div><div>
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