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03-03-2005 | 11:06 AM

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Getting Started for under $300

A propos of another thread.... it tickles me when somebody come on this board to ask on how to start and leaves promptly with the impression that you need lots of green to start in the hobby. Specially younger gents with smaller wallets... I think we don't (or shouldn't) start with a full box of goodies IF the club and instructor lend a helping hand.. for example this is a list with today's prices (I am not endorsing any of this manufacturers or equipment).

AMA $1.00 special price for under 16 y.o.)

RADIO 4 Channel $89.00
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...I=LXCUM2**&P=0
This radio can fly the trainer and probably 2nd and 3rd plane... heck I have people in the club that fly large planes with them

Engine OS 40 LA $51.99
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXBY18&P=0
Please don't bash this engine I have two [&:] and like them they are godd for BEGINNERS..

PLANE World Models Sky Raider I $71.90
www.Quantummodels.com
World models are good ARF's
Shipping and Handling $ 30.00

TOTAL SO FAR...... US$ 243.89

Miscelaneous... $ 50.00 (plugs, ca, epoxy, etc)

And all is brand NEW!!!!

With that and some help from the club/instructor our friend could be flying for less than $300.00
Why should a newbie has to have a full assortment of tools plus starter, glow igniter, recycler, battrry checker, tachometer... why why why??? If the beginner decides to stay in these items can be purchsed as he/she progresses in the hoby

Now once the bug catches on..... BEWARE because like the rest of us he/she wil be sinking serious money in this "hobby"

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