ORIGINAL: Diesel Power
Forgive my ignorance, but isn't a 6 channel radio and a glow engine a bit advanced for a newbie (Hanger 9 P-51 Mustang PTS) ?
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What I am gleaning from the info is that I should skip the electric and jump right into Nitro? thanks again for all the input.
I think Hanger 9 P-51 Mustang PTS was listed as a good second plane.
- 6 channel radio is not necessary to get started but one of the philosophies is to get a radio that has some "room to grow". If you think you might get a more complex plane within a few years, get a little more radio than you need right now.
- Glow power is the way people always started (after gliders) when electric was not yet feasible. Glow planes tend to be large and fast enough that you absolutely must have help in learning to fly.
- Electric is a real option nowadays. Particularly small electrics: you can fly them in more places than you can a glow trainer. The down side is that small planes are more sensitive to wind and larger electric power systems are still costly.
- In any case, joining a club is a great idea. You'll have hands on help setting up and test flying, not to speak about the training, hints and tips, and joking at the field.