ORIGINAL: RC_MT_4
Thinking about maybe trying RC nitro airplanes, I have always been interested in them, but im just turning old enough that i feel confident im mature enough that i can fly it. Im 16 by the way. I have been looking around at trainers, but they all seem too big for what i want. They all seem to be 50-60" , i would rather have something about half that size. Its not that i dont have enough space to fly, i live on a 100 acre farm, i just wouldnt have anywhere to keep something that big [:-] Or should I just buy a bigger one because it will be easier to fly? Thanks
im 17, started flying when i was 16
first thing to look at is you paycheck, can you afford a nitro plane, $300+ for everthing you need to fly, and do you have a semi-steady income. problems are going to come up that will cost some cash (i started with $200, but it really cost me about 400-500 till i was flying on a constant basis).
second, do you plan on teaching yourself how to fly? if so, buy electric, they are much cheaper and more durable
i learnt to fly by myself with a gws slowstick (electric) then migrated my way to nitro (still fly electric) once i got most of the learning mishaps out of the way
third, is their a club anywhere around? your bound to have problems with engines/planes/ect and clubs are the best way to get them resolved, clubs are also a great way to learn new things, and meet new people that like to do what you do