Aerobatic plane
06-17-2007 | 03:25 AM
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From: ScottsdaleTasmania, AUSTRALIA
Aerobatic plane
I have a 3 channel park flyer and i am wanting to try and get into rc plane aerobatics can any1 help me in which plane to choose and what i will need to know. Thanks
06-17-2007 | 08:15 AM
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RE: Aerobatic plane
That will depend a lot on what you're currently flying, what you expect from the new plane and how much you want to spend. You also most likely don't want a 3D plane, but with some it can be done so long as the control throws are kept conservative. Generally speaking 3D is at the upper extreme of aerobatic flying.
Do you want a RTF plane, an ARF or a kit kit(my preference)?
Simulators make a great place to start. Both my daughters learned to fly on a simulator, it makes everything much less stressful and less expensive. Sure wish I'd have had a sim when I was a teenager teaching myself how to fly(or was I discovering ways to crash).
Do you want a RTF plane, an ARF or a kit kit(my preference)?
Simulators make a great place to start. Both my daughters learned to fly on a simulator, it makes everything much less stressful and less expensive. Sure wish I'd have had a sim when I was a teenager teaching myself how to fly(or was I discovering ways to crash).
06-17-2007 | 09:49 AM
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RE: Aerobatic plane
Well, I would say go 1 one of 2 ways.
1. E-flite Mini Pulse XT PNP (Plug-in-Play) Comes with servos, motor, and esc already installed. 4 channel.
2. Hobbico Superstar EP- Not extremely aerobatic, but it is a good first aileron plane.
Personally, I would go with #2. A person's first aileron plane must be chosen carefully.
1. E-flite Mini Pulse XT PNP (Plug-in-Play) Comes with servos, motor, and esc already installed. 4 channel.
2. Hobbico Superstar EP- Not extremely aerobatic, but it is a good first aileron plane.
Personally, I would go with #2. A person's first aileron plane must be chosen carefully.
06-17-2007 | 02:53 PM
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RE: Aerobatic plane
Another thing to consider is how long you plan to be in this hobby. If you plan to be around awhile you will find that the components in a Ready To Fly plane are cheap, frequently junk. So you might really consider going with an Almost Ready To Fly or a kit and select your own components so you can transfer them to another plane down the road.
06-20-2007 | 03:11 PM
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RE: Aerobatic plane
06-20-2007 | 04:08 PM
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RE: Aerobatic plane
Yea there are some very good points there, my first plane was a 3 ch Trainer cheap like £20 lol then my wisest choice yet a sim Real Flight G3.5 which is a massive help, in flying, confidence etc....i would personally recommend one. Then a ok decision I brought a RTF Gee Bee 3D, now love it but wish I had waited longer and brought a kit cheaoer in the long run. Well that was my road to rc planes the 3d.
It could have been done better etc.. not crap plane sim 3D but after my first proper maiden today Im def hooked on 3d now. So much Fun learning new Tricks/Stunts???
So really If you have the money het yourself a Sim I like G3.5 But there not cheap around £130 New in UK My 2 Cents JK
It could have been done better etc.. not crap plane sim 3D but after my first proper maiden today Im def hooked on 3d now. So much Fun learning new Tricks/Stunts???
So really If you have the money het yourself a Sim I like G3.5 But there not cheap around £130 New in UK My 2 Cents JK
