Hello all--

I'm new to this forum and relatively new to this hobby. I started flying this spring and like most newbies I was deceived by my LHS with the Firebird Freedom. I have since bought the Slo-v and the Super Cub. Now that I have the right planes to fly, I love this hobby.

I'm looking to get involved with some ARF aircraft because I now have 3 planes, 3 radios, 3 chargers... you get the point. So needless to say this is getting to be expensive(at $150 a pop). I'm not at all familiar with the ARF equipment and components that I need, so I'm wondering if there are any kits that I could buy that have all the stuff (servos, radio, receiver etc.) in one package to build ARF.

Also, where can I find some literature/instruction on what these components do, installation and/or compatibility.

[Failure will never overtake you if your will to succeed is strong enough!]

You might try the Harry Higley series of books, available from Tower Hobbies. If you have more specific questions I'm sure they will get answered here, but I think putting ARF's together and getting the performance and longevity requires some experience, best gained by just doing it, and difficult to explain....You might try one more ready to fly ARF trainer, one with a glow engine already installed and then you can see how the factory did it. If you get one with a glow engine you will probably get a 4 channel radio that can then be used on other models, I am not familiar with the models you already have but suspect they are only three channel. The best place to learn though is to join a local flying club and observe and ask questions...

Good Luck!!

Randy

I would suggest spending some time with a club in your area. Talk to some of the veteran club members. You'll get a lot of info. concerning equipment. If you plan on staying in this hobby, you should consider a computer radio. It will allow you to by multiple planes and flight packs whithout having to have multiple TXs.

150.00 is pretty much the STARTING point for most ARFs...

You at least have to add something to the ARF that will bring up the price.

Take a look at Tower Hobby's Super Sportster EP.

A nice package missing only the receiver and servos.