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Old 03-12-2009 | 07:34 AM
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Swapadog
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Default RE: new to planes


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If you can fly, it shouldn't be a problem, if you actually haven't flown you will destroy it first time out. That simple . If you have little to no experience, then go with the suggested hobbyzone super cub, more money but it will teach you to fly on a budget. Especially when you factor in the first 70$ you destroy, then the money to repair or replace that one, then the money you spend on what everyone suggested in the first place . I hate to say it, but flying for the beginner is way more expensive than driving rc cars, so if on a budget you may want to rethink your plan. Once the plane is up in the air, it's not like you hit the brakes and it stops or glides itself gently to the ground. It usually goes like this-"Hey! It's flying! Uh oh! AHHH!" then the sound of your money and time being crumpled into the dirt. Gravity wins, always, everytime, no exceptions. Sorry if I sound like a downer, but that is how it goes almost everytime someone tries to learn on their own with a "cheap" plane. I did it, but had a substantial budget to learn to fly on. Go for the hobbyzone supercub, you will still destroy it, it'll just take longer and you may learn to fly in the process!
Have to agree with most of this !!!!

To buy something you destroy on your 1st flight will just be throwing money away and if you're on a budhet that's the last thing you want to do !!!
Whatever you get though a Simulator is an invaluable learning tool and will save you $'s on the crashes you don't have !!!