Most parkflyers are built light, but there are some (like the flying wing and others) that will handle winds.

Until you get comfortable with flying, I would suggest NO wind conditions.

I have flown in 5 km/h (10mph) winds with my Slowstick, which makes things very interesting, the most I've ever done measured is probably 7 km/h (roughly 14 miles p hr)
on my Dandy Sport. My Whizz I've done incredible amounts...

I would not suggest a flying wing as your first plane though.

Your Quatro will be just fine, you DON'T need to jump into computer radios immediatly, even though eventually you'll want to.

http://www.smoothair.ca/Transmittertypes.htm#JR Quattro (Lite) FM

Cost..ok..

Just remember, if you spend the money on GOOD equipment now, it'll save you money in the long run with realiable service. Also, there is no reason to swap equipment around...that's what most do.


All depends what you want..you've got the Transmitter, that's nailed..

Say..let's look at a Slowstick

35 US for the plane
GWS type RX 35 US..even though, I would put out the money now and get a Berg... 75 US

Bluebird or Waypoint Servos. 15.00 US each. plus or minus They are 6 grams, compared to the Pico BB at 5.5g, but they do the job. They are good servos, I use them in combination with my GWS Pico and Hitec HS-55's

The Slowstick comes with motor, no worry there.

ESC for brushed motors...You'll find deals for them anywhere, and if you buy used, you can save quite a bit of money. Average cost for a 25 AMP (overkill, but what if you upgrade) roughly 20 US.


So, 120 US to get going....same price as most RTF, and you can switch equipment when you get other planes, and your skill improve.

Now, I don't agree on a plane that people have called indestructible, because their is no such thing. You should always fly to fly, not fly to crash. Remember, the reason we fly is to fly the planes, not have the planes fly us.

All beginner planes will take abuse, but epoxy, CA and Packing tape go a long way.

Geof.
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