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Old 02-08-2007 | 01:28 AM
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Default RE: Need help for build (first build)

If this is your first ARF, I'd try to stick with one of the name brands such as Hangar 9, Great Planes or Sig. It's not that the no-name ARF's are bad; many are excellent airplanes. Their instructions can be lacking though. You'll want clear, accurate instructions for your first "build". The companies I've mentioned also have good customer support.

For Great Planes, take a look at www.towerhobbies.com

They will list all of the required accessories for each plane. You can even save money on some by buying as a combo.

For Hangar 9, go to www.horizonhobby.com

For Sig, go to Tower Hobbies or www.sigmfg.com

Again, I'm not knocking nitorplanes.com or their products, I'm thinking about a couple planes they offer myself. You'll just want that good documentation and support your first time or two. Just my opinion of course.

As far as picking what plane to buy, that depends on your flying skill. What have you comfortably flown in the past?