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11-18-2013, 08:42 AM
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Flying on a simulator helps with the fundamentals but you can crash on a sim all day long and simply hit the reset button. Cost factor is zero. Crash one time with the real thing and your investment is probably gone.
You need to visit a local flying club and ask lots of questions. You need to start out on a trainer. Same principle as learning to walk before learning to run. If you do find a rtf model in the $150 area, it won't be a good flying model as rtf in that price range have very cheap components such as servos. Unfortunately, rc is not a cheap hobby.
You need to visit a local flying club and ask lots of questions. You need to start out on a trainer. Same principle as learning to walk before learning to run. If you do find a rtf model in the $150 area, it won't be a good flying model as rtf in that price range have very cheap components such as servos. Unfortunately, rc is not a cheap hobby.
11-18-2013, 09:12 AM
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read other similar threads, you cant learn on a fast sport plane, unless you have a few thousand dollars and lots of time to spend in buying and fixing for weeks on end...
look for a simple plane to get many hours of airtime, then pick something more sporty. you can always disregard the advice and pick up the pieces every attempted flight. Look for a club, yes there are member fees.
Also for safety sake, many cities have bylaws against rc planes in parks and any caused injuries are sued against you.
read other similar threads, you cant learn on a fast sport plane, unless you have a few thousand dollars and lots of time to spend in buying and fixing for weeks on end...
look for a simple plane to get many hours of airtime, then pick something more sporty. you can always disregard the advice and pick up the pieces every attempted flight. Look for a club, yes there are member fees.
Also for safety sake, many cities have bylaws against rc planes in parks and any caused injuries are sued against you.
11-18-2013, 11:57 AM
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Kiddkid90,
Have a look at this video.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAAywtq7WGo
Flying a sim is a great start; the next step is a trainer. You'll be flying a jet in no time if you follow this well established pathway.
Good luck,
Joel
Have a look at this video.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAAywtq7WGo
Flying a sim is a great start; the next step is a trainer. You'll be flying a jet in no time if you follow this well established pathway.
Good luck,
Joel
11-18-2013, 03:10 PM
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perhaps replies seem a bit negative to you, but trust us, be patient and make the right choice, its a frustrating hobby if starting out wrong.
Broken dreams and many bits of wood and plastic and foam...
Broken dreams and many bits of wood and plastic and foam...
11-19-2013, 05:57 AM
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The Apprentice is easy to fly and has a 3 axis auto pilot and a panic button for emergency. For Double your $150 it comes with a every thing U need RTF (Ready To Fly) but get an experienced instructor with a buddy box set up. U can scan Ebay or RCU for a used one.
https://secure.hobbyzone.com/catalog...e/EFL3100.html
One peice of advice Keep it in close the radio is very limited in range ... I know from experience ...
https://secure.hobbyzone.com/catalog...e/EFL3100.html
One peice of advice Keep it in close the radio is very limited in range ... I know from experience ...
11-19-2013, 09:45 AM
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and see if a near by club have an intro pilot program. That way they fly with U for 2 months and U are insured for that period for
$2 million. Best of luck.
11-19-2013, 05:30 PM
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probably, and on a tiny budget he aint gonna bother anyways.
Todays planes are way more beginner friendly, so he may even get some airtime, but it will be a bit ugly and still result in cartwheels and busted stuff.
Kid, let us know how it goes, if you buy a plane feel free to drop in here for some pre flight questions. every little bit helps.
Todays planes are way more beginner friendly, so he may even get some airtime, but it will be a bit ugly and still result in cartwheels and busted stuff.
Kid, let us know how it goes, if you buy a plane feel free to drop in here for some pre flight questions. every little bit helps.
11-19-2013, 07:07 PM
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I was self taught on a simple glider with an 049 power pod, 11 major repairs before getting more than 2 minutes in, likely about average results..
11-21-2013, 03:42 PM
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new, 25 years ago...
and then there was no quick cheap arf or foamies to get going quickly, bloody kit build and cover. You get pretty good at it after awhile.
and then there was no quick cheap arf or foamies to get going quickly, bloody kit build and cover. You get pretty good at it after awhile.
