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Old 08-22-2010, 04:29 AM
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Default RE: Recommended trainer, Hobbico?

Regardless of which plane you get, if you are new to electric flight you should read this e-book
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7100376/tm.htm


Several questions.

You say you have a .40 glow trainer for 10 years, but you give us no indication of your competence with this plane. Are you a true beginner, or an experienced pilot looking for something to fly in the local park?

The one you posted seems fine for an electric trainer, if that is your experience level. I can't comment on the power level as there is no information provided by the listing.

For take-off, is there a runway or are you going to take off from grass? Often these small planes can't take off from grass unless it is very short or you put on large wheels.

Does your parks department give any guidance on what size and speed of planes they allow?


If you are looking for something to fly close to home, how about one of the bind n fly micro planes? 2.4 GHz, so there is no frequency control needed.


The Vapor can be flown in your yard on calm days. Some people fly it in the house or in a gym.
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...rodID=PKZU1180

The four star is a micro plane that can do 3Dstunts, again, in your yard.
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=EFL9080

The micro P51 could probably be flown in front of the house or a large yard.
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=PKZ3600


If you like 'em a bit bigger, then here are some others four channel planes to consider that have excellent reputations for less experienced pilots:

Apprentice
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=EFL2725

If you would like to enjoy long relaxed flighs catching thermals, then try the Radian
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=PKZ4700