Im new to 3d flying and im looking for a good beginner palne.
im only 15 so money isn't easy to come by.


Ryan

I have the E-flite Yak 54f. I haven't pulled it out of the box yet. I plan on putting it together next weekend.

CHEERS!!! that makes two of us... i'm also 15

three of us, i'm 15 too
gunna test fly my 3d foamie.com cap on saturday... anyone care to give me some tips???

fly in no wind and stay off the grass!!!!!(land on dirt or pavement or catch it,, )
that yak 54f is a sweet flying dream .....

over 100 flights with the yak54f ...........3 crashes all fixed with ca and epoxy

need a beer and a woman who understands fishing ...............thanks, tf2psycho

im also 15

Wow rcu has a lot of teenagers- im 14 and just finished building a foamyfactory ultimate bipe.... still need servos, battery, charger, and other finishing supplies.

If money is an issue (and when isn't it?) I would suggest that you put some consideration into ordering some Depron and cutting out one of the downloadable plans. The E-Flight Yak is extremely fragile. The fuse is 2mm depron, and will break on any kind of landing short of a perfect touchdown. Don't get me wrong, it's a great aiplane. But after owning the Yak, and having built a few foamies myself, I can tell you from experience that you can build just as good a plane for a LOT less money.

The Yak is about $55. For $40 you can order 10 sheets of 6mm Depron from rcfoam.com. Order some 4mm carbon fibre rods and some blenderm from somewhere ($20), and for about $60 in parts you can build 3-4 planes that are more durable and easier to fix. I make my own control horns from old credit cards (works great!!).

My current favorite is the Extra 330 from 3dbatix.com. I'm on Extra #3 right now. I had Kinkos print the plans for me ($6), and I put them on matte board I bought from Hobby Lobby ($5). Cut them out with an exacto knife and you've got templates that will last for as long as you need them. When I'm ready to cut another Extra I just grab my templates, spray them with some 3M Photo adhesive, and lay them on the Depron. It takes about 30 minues to cut a new Extra. Another hour or two to paint (depending on scheme complexity), and an hour to put the radio gear in it.

I've had a lot more fun with the Extras than I ever did with the Yak. I dork them in all the time and they are 100 times more durable than the Yak.

Hope this helps.

Kurt

totally agree yak 54f great but only for experance 3d flier because it is fragile despite its ease of repair with ca glue this one needs a nice landing or catch ....i recommend the typhoon 3d for a beginner into 3d will hover and is made of stronger foamhell its also rtr

eewannab where can i find some plans for rc foamies

i think im going to go with the typhoon

would the parkflyers edge 540T be good for a 3D beginner? Thats what I want,, because of the Li-Pos

www.3Dbatix.com
www.3dfoamy.com
and other places on the internet.

90 Minute peak charger is the only thing i would change on the 540t also the 540t would be
more of a challenge to fly ...the typhoon is more beginner/expert friendly 3d...i know what u mean the 540t has a real nice look also 300.00 not bad at all i might have to pick one up but they probally skimp on the controller for that price but i can use my hi-tec anyway

Hehe I'm even younger, 13! Yeah, money is a bit hard to come by. I've seen depron models, and although they are cheap and fly decently, you could instead find a good looking, engineered, ARF model that flies well with only assembly instead of cutting and building. I purchased a Tensor 4D and found that assembly was simple and all hardware was included.

Don't feel like you 'have' to get a RTF model either. Think of it this way: The Typhoon is a complete plane; but it doesn't come with Lithium Polymer batteries, or the charger for them, which will run an extra 75-100 dollars. Plus, although it comes with a radio, its probably only a basic 4 channel even if it is on 72.

Instead of being stuck with certain stock equipment, I've been able to find the things I want and have the choice of motor, propeller, RX, servos, and not to mention the transmitor. I bought a Futaba EXAS 6ch computer radio so I can use it with future planes. I've programed in exponential and dual rates, so that I can start on beginning rates and move up. Although I do not have a Typhoon, (and I doubt many people do, seeing as how its set for release in late august) I'm assuming the radio has no prgramming capabilities, or many factors that would make you want to use it on another model. You will have to buy a proffesional radio eventually, so why not make it sooner rather than later.

So, when you look at the big picture, a model other than the Typhoon would probably benefit you more.

i got one in mind you all know what im thinking but its about 500.00 after all is said and done the controller is the bullet you have to bite after that its cheep but not to a 15 year old so thats why i suggest the typhoon its only $219.99[link=http://www.horizonhobby.com/Shop/ByCategory/Product/Default.aspx?ProdID=PKZ4100]typhoon info site[/link] not out till aug [:@]


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You won't need anything to get this aerobatic plane flying. Just charge the battery while you assemble your Typhoon 3D, and when it's done charging in 40 minutes, you can take to the air.

how about a shocky with a cd motor you can fly them in your house i have some videos

haha im the youungest and im 12 turning 13 in october 14th. im planning to either make my own plane or buy the hobby lobby yak 55

Well I am 13.

The best thing about this thread is finding out that young folks are still getting involved in the hobby. I'll be 31 in October.

As far as a good beginner plane...hmmmm

First off, do you have any flying experience? If not, your going to be in for a difficult(and costly) learning curve if you try to learn on a 3D capable airplane. If you've never flown RC before, I would suggest getting a trainer first before rushing into 3D flight. Something along the lines of a Aerobird Xtreme or something.

If youve got some experience, and already have the basics down.

Are you planning on outdoor 3D flying or indoor 3D flying?

For indoors, there are a couple of good choices.

IFO - Odd looking flying saucer plane, but it's capable of basic 3D and hovering, and is almost indestructable. Its even got a maneuver that its capable of that I've never seen anything else do called a "falling leaf"

Shockflyers - These planes are fragile, but they are by far the best flying indoor planes. If you build it right, it can be a real easy plane to fly, and capable of any maneuver you can dream up. You need to have some good basic skills before tackling one of these. If youve got basic flight skills you should be able to handle it.

Slick from www.M.A.E.com - This is a robust 6mm foam plane. Ive not personally flown it, but it looks REALLY durable, and flys good too. Steve Rojecki has one, and Ive seen him fly it a couple of times. Performance is simular to a shockflyer, but its 6mm foam construction is FAR more durable.

Outdoor. Download plans for whatever you like from 3dfoamy.com then build it out of good 6mm depron. Id recommend the 3DX.

now the typhoon isn't available to late september

Check out the Tufflight 4-D Lite. Probably the most durable plane out there.

I'm 13 too. If money is hard to come by, which unfortunately for most of us it is, I would also suggest building from plans. www.3DBatix.com and www.3DFoamy.com have good basic plans. (not as advanced as their kits but they still fly great)

I have been saving all my life for everything that I have and will have. But I still need a job. (other than my life savings I'm broke)

Brandon

i just spent 120.00 on a cap 580 flat-out with brushless motor
still need esc smaller li-po and smaller receiver but right now im hiding it from my wife in my shed if she finds another plane she will throw me in the dog house