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Old 08-28-2014 | 06:42 AM
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jester_s1
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nitroplanes= cheap junk. novice pilot + cheap junk= a destroyed airplane and total loss of investment.

To explain, here's the issue. You said that the Blazer doesn't have all the parts available. That generally means that it's a one off run from the cheapest possible factory in China, so whatever parts are available are overruns and extras. Nitroplanes isn't worried about you being able to keep flying your plane long term. They are just worried about you buying something. And, as you can see, it's a cheaply made plane to begin with. So things are going to break even if you don't drill it into the ground at full throttle. Alternately, you can buy a good brand that is known for quality from a reputable vendor who has good parts support. That way you get a plane that will last. The Apprentice has an outstanding reputation because it's a good design that's well built and has good parts support. But if you need something cheaper look at the Hobbyzone Super Cub. It's foam also, and doesn't have ailerons, but it's still pretty beginner friendly. If you are planing to learn by yourself you'll probably have better luck with the Super Cub because the foam takes abuse so much better. Stay far away from trees and fly in a field with some tall grass so you can just set it down in it if you need to on your first couple of flights.