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Old 03-12-2005 | 10:08 PM
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Hi. i own the aerobird challenger. for my next plane, i was thinking of moving from the RTF, To ARF. heres the radio(comes with servoes, and rieviver.) Quattro UL FM W/R610ul & 2-s41 jrp4487(?) 4 channel.http://www.horizonhobby.com/Shop/ByC...odID=JRP4487**
if i get this radio, should my first plane be a fomie, or regular trainer.
also, what else do i neeed.
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sorry http://www.horizonhobby.com/Shop/ByC...odID=JRP4487**
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First of all, do not buy a four chanel radio. The minimum you should consider would be 6. After your trainer gets to be boring, you will want the capability of a more flexible radio that offers mixing, exponential etc. The difference in price is minimal. For a plane,consider the Sig Cadet-- probably the most forgiving of all the various trainers, and can be flown very slow with the right engine. Also, dont go cheap on the engine with a bushing engine instead of ball bearings. A good ball bearing engine should last you for years if you take care of it.

Good luck on your growth into our wonderful sport!.
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okay. now i am considering this

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Shop/ByC...odID=JRP6219**

but i still don't know which is better, foam, or something else. please tell me advantages and diadvantages.
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Good choice in radios.....I have one of those and it does just fine. What plane are you considering?

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