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Old 02-23-2013 | 12:58 PM
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kiwibob72
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Default RE: Goldwing mx2 HELP

ORIGINAL: Bronny19

I mean i no and i understand that the experianced users are just going to look at me like im stupid on here but im learing. like im just confused on mainly the engines,will all of them work like certain sizes.I understand tha transmitters and recevers,servos and the such.Iv looked for books showing the proper information on building planes how to installer everything correctly but i cant seem to find one so im having to learn hands on anther words.
Rather than bag you, as that achieves nothing, I am going to reinforce some (helpful) key points.
Firstly, do yourself and your wallet a favor and leave that plane in it's box for now. A 50cc aerobat like that is a super responsive, super fast and hugely powerful model (think missile), and one that WILL bite a novice without a second thought. Rationalize it like learning to drive with a F1 or Indy Car, starting the motor is a real buzz, the next 2 seconds have you in a tree just prior to going to hospital.

The club is the best route for you, as you will get help on learning how to fly, as well as learn from those in the know as to what component is required for a specific application. There is a LOT more to this side of RC than just servos and receivers, and even more so when moving from a small trainer into a BIG low wing tail dragger. The flight characteristics are a not even close, and the ground handling is different for one, the understanding of what the programming in the GOOD QUALITY transmitter you should be using with that type of plane is another. Not to mention redundancy power systems, CG setup, fuel tank to motor positioning etc etc etc. And these are all things people at clubs with years of experience will help you with if you are serious about eventually enjoying that plane for any lenght of time.

I'm personally going from 3D nitro heli's to a SMALL (56" wide) aerobat, and while it's toned down hugely on it's control surfaces, there is a hell of a lot for me to pick up before I would even think of going to a big gasser, and I have 3 years on nitro helis behind me! Yes my learning cure is a little shorter as a result, but I would NEVER consider jumping from a heli to a 50cc gasser as it would be just asking for serious levels of trouble!