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Old 08-06-2002 | 10:19 AM
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dr_wogz
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fhhuber, you're good!

He's covered most everything.
A wrench for teh prop is a must, a 6" adjustable works plenty!
save up for the electric goodies, buing one at a time.. Starter, ESV, control/power panel, etc.. Buy what you deem important when you can. (Starter & batter should be first..)

Buy a subsripiton to the magazines! they are a wealth of info!

Buy the glow igniter right away! they do loose their charge, and if you're borrowing your instructors all the time.. (You get the idea)

Don't buy wood props if this is your first plane (they brake easier thant the glass nylon ones..)

Go for a Gel Cell battery. the kind found in home security systems. A lot cleaner than a lead acid battery. Try Radio Shack or the local 'electronics surplus store'

Buy your elastics at a large 'office supply' store. You'll spend a buck or two for a pound of #64 as opposed to $5 for a small hobbico box.

Always bring water tot he feild. Keep yourself hydrated! (That's important wherever you go!)

Bring a box of cookies! a great way to make freinds!

And an old fishing tackle box, or a cheap tool box is more than adequate for lugging all the feild stuff around. I find the 'rc tote usually expencive, and not much room inside..

have fun, and ask the club mates too! As you advance int eh hobby, you'll learn what's required, and what's a gimmic..

dr_wogz
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