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Old 11-11-2007 | 05:59 PM
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Moebius078
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Default Newb questions: looking for trainer

Hi all,


I'm new to this forum and to RC flying also. Since I was a kid, I always wanted to buy my own airplane, but never did it. Anyway, yesterday I saw that there are some planes available for around 100€ (all-in: airplane, engine and remote control). Since I you all new more about this than I do, I wanted to ask a couple of questions:


- Which airplane in the 80-120€ range would you advise me to buy? I think the Art-Tech Wing - dragon sportser at 120 might be a good buy. (see: komplett.be) (I should at least be able to pitch, roll and throttle and preferably also yaw)

- Do you think it is worth getting one? I'm 21 by now and I don't have a lot of time. (university, addition projects, other hobbies,...) However, I am (and always have been) passionate about flying, so I think this might be a nice hobby to pick up.

- Would it be possible to fly these planes in my backyard? The total size is about 80.000 m² (including our house), but there are some trees in the vicinity. I also have a terrace which might be suitable for takeoff and possibly for landings. I'll post some picture later this week. Perhaps the Art-Tech Slowflyer might be better suited.

- Will flying an rc plane remain challenging? Or will it become too easy at some point in time?


Many thanks,
Moebius