ORIGINAL: NorfolkSouthern
What about the plane i listed above a couple post back. It is a cessna 172. It is supposed to be a good airolon trainer and easy to fly. I am however, a bit intimidated by it being a 4-channel. what do you think??? thanks
If you can afford a model with full aileron control, then go get it! The ailerons are controlled with the right stick, just like the elevator on a typical park flyer. Plus, the ailerons will allow you to do more things such as coordinated turns, rolls, etc. You will get more use out of the Cessna than you would with one of those 3-channel flat foamies (they are a bit limited in capability). If you have a budget of less than $200.00, then the HobbyZone Super Cub seems like the most bang for the buck (a 3-channel). If you have a budget of up to $300.00, then you can afford to get something better such as a Hobbico SuperStar EP ultimate Combo, from Tower Hobbies. Or the Cessna, among others. The Hobbico would need a larger field, though. I like Hobbico because I have a Nexstar, and their planes are of proven reliability and parts are easy to get. As a rule of thumb, get the best you can afford, and what ever you can get the most use out of. By the way, does your uncle have access to a flying field?
NorfolkSouthern
thanks for the great responce. I live in an area with many, many, big grassy areas perfect for flying. I have a baseball/ soccor feild about a 2 minute walk from my house that is absolutly huge. There are also guys that live around me that fly in a big nearby school parking lot.
Question: how much harder is a 4-channel than a 3? If i can fly a 3-channel, would i be able to fly a 4-channel with a little help from a software?