Need Help finding a first rc plane
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Need Help finding a first rc plane
Hi! I have never had the experience of using an rc plane, but something I remember wanting as a child, soo...I decided to do a little "early Christmas shopping" for my 6year old son.
I would appreciate some recommendations for a first plane for a child, after looking at some of the prices I am going to have to say an inexpensive one (less than $100).
Or any advice on what to look for in purchasing one (are any of them that are offered at like Toys r Us worth getting??)
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Mary Jo
I would appreciate some recommendations for a first plane for a child, after looking at some of the prices I am going to have to say an inexpensive one (less than $100).
Or any advice on what to look for in purchasing one (are any of them that are offered at like Toys r Us worth getting??)
Thanks!
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RE: Need Help finding a first rc plane
If you're just looking for something durable and really easy to fly.. then maybe the Air Hogs Aero Ace Jet?
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index...ductId=3123841
Relatively cheap, and at the very least would give your son a taste of flying with easy success My 13 yr old and 10 yr old daughters love mine.
They fly them straight into the walls at the local school gym.. and it just bounces off and keeps flying. Hasn't broken yet anyway.
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index...ductId=3123841
Relatively cheap, and at the very least would give your son a taste of flying with easy success My 13 yr old and 10 yr old daughters love mine.
They fly them straight into the walls at the local school gym.. and it just bounces off and keeps flying. Hasn't broken yet anyway.
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RE: Need Help finding a first rc plane
Well...Have been flipping through this site and OMG - these planes are very cool- not quite what I was thinking of when I thought of rc plane...just not ready to put hundreds of dollars into one of those for a 6 year old! Soo, back to what I was looking at I guess I would say in the "toy" line - you think that will hold up for him (and me ) to play with - I just dont want to get him something and have it get destroyed the first time he uses it.
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RE: Need Help finding a first rc plane
I wouldn't go with any Toy-R-Us or Wal-mart type junk. Some of them might be good, especially for a six year old, but if you really want to give him an RC experience, I'd try Hobby Lobby, at www.hobby-lobby.com. If I remember correctly, they have some decent three channel trainers for under a hundred bucks. I taught myself to fly with one and have graduated to much bigger things since. Keep in mind, though, you might want to learn how to fly it yourself before you let him try, there is a learning curve. Have fun whatever you do!
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I see you are from Stanton. There are 2 good clubs near you. One flys at Expoland and the other on the left of 11 near Harrisonburg. http://www.vrcfc.org/
Check with them on the weekend and see whats going on.
Check with them on the weekend and see whats going on.
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I will onlt tell you what i did , dont even know if there still around .
I fly alone , first I bought a real flight sim from Tower $199 , best money ever !!! that you will spend in this hobby , plus its fun
2)I bought a duro plane and an os max 40 size engine , that is all I needed , I flew and crashed the hell out of it alone , withen one season 3 months , onece a week , I learned to fly , Two years later , I was flying warbirds , no problem at all
I fly alone , first I bought a real flight sim from Tower $199 , best money ever !!! that you will spend in this hobby , plus its fun
2)I bought a duro plane and an os max 40 size engine , that is all I needed , I flew and crashed the hell out of it alone , withen one season 3 months , onece a week , I learned to fly , Two years later , I was flying warbirds , no problem at all
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RE: Need Help finding a first rc plane
Yes, it is for a 6 year old.
I started my venture looking at Toys R Us and fortunately they have user reviews- which most of them were negative where the plane was purchased for a child, which led me to do a bit more research and I found this site.
I can be flexible on price ( I just guestimated that with the price of what I saw at Toys R Us had to offer that $100 would be reasonable to spend on something that actually works)- but- I want it to be durable and easy to learn and backyard friendly!
Thank You RVator for the local club info - I emailed one of the members, so hopefully they will get back to me!
MJ
I started my venture looking at Toys R Us and fortunately they have user reviews- which most of them were negative where the plane was purchased for a child, which led me to do a bit more research and I found this site.
I can be flexible on price ( I just guestimated that with the price of what I saw at Toys R Us had to offer that $100 would be reasonable to spend on something that actually works)- but- I want it to be durable and easy to learn and backyard friendly!
Thank You RVator for the local club info - I emailed one of the members, so hopefully they will get back to me!
MJ
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RE: Need Help finding a first rc plane
My vote is for the Sky Fly, it was my first capable rc plane. This is what I used to learn orientation. I understand its for a six year old but if you get good at it you can hand the controls over to him. Its a very good flying plane, it will take off from the gorund with the right condtions or you can hand launch it. Its also very durable, I crashed mines a bunch and it kept going. But if you do break something parts are cheap, a new wing is only $10. It comes with a home charger and a car charger, and the controller has a built in beginner flying setting. If you give to much rudder input it automatically adds elevator to help keep you airborne. Ive moved onto to nitro planes now but would definitly get another to play around with or let a friend try. Here's a link to it: [link]http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKLV7&P=ML[/link] If you create a account with towerhobbies they usually send out discount codes. You could probably pick it up for $89 plus shipping with a $10 off code.
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RE: Need Help finding a first rc plane
Back to the remote... he/we wouldn't be able to use a plane untill the weather is better, so if I find him a plane that is suitable for him(checked out Tower Hobbies and signed up for their newsletter with any deals that they may have - Thank You), I am wondering what you guys think of this item and basically I looked at the reviews and want to know what you think of the remote if it would be similar to the plane where he could figure it out inside during the winter... http://www.kbtoys.com/s/genProduct.h...67184/ctid/17/
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RE: Need Help finding a first rc plane
I have one of those dragonflys @ home that our CEO gave me for Christmas It's pretty fun, and my little dog hates it! I'm not sure to the strength of it overall... I've only flown mine a few times becuase it gets kinda boring after a while
There are several small & thin plastic gears that make the wings flap.. not sure to their longevity.
That aero ace jet at least I can attest to its durability. It does however fly best in a large yard or local gym.
There are several small & thin plastic gears that make the wings flap.. not sure to their longevity.
That aero ace jet at least I can attest to its durability. It does however fly best in a large yard or local gym.
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In the event that you simply want to get him the experience of RC flight -helicopters are great .
Hobby Lobby has some great e-flight copters under $100 , he can fly them in the safety of your backyard and eventually and depending on the make and model he can fly them in your living room
Hobby Lobby has some great e-flight copters under $100 , he can fly them in the safety of your backyard and eventually and depending on the make and model he can fly them in your living room
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Hobby Lobby!!!!! They WILL get you started with there Ready to Fly Models. My first one that I had full control on was my Art-Tech Wing Dragon. I had no flying experiance or lessons and I had a fantastic first flight. After that I joined a Club because I knew I needed lessons... my knees shook so badly!!! Yes... don't get AirHogs or go to walmart. They don't last very long and it's almost impossible to get parts. Cox 3 Channels aren't bad... seen a few and kids have a ball with them and you can get parts. JMHO
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RE: Need Help finding a first rc plane
If you want to save a little money since we're talking about a young child, you might want to check out this site ; http://www.chiefaircraft.com/rcmsec/...YellowBee.html
Chief aircraft is well known and the Yellow Bee Electric RTF that they are closing out is usable by a child. Plus it's not a bad buy. Get the RTF, ready to fly, or get 2 so when the first one gets beyond use you'll have a spare and 2 are still only 1/2 your origional budget.
Chief aircraft is well known and the Yellow Bee Electric RTF that they are closing out is usable by a child. Plus it's not a bad buy. Get the RTF, ready to fly, or get 2 so when the first one gets beyond use you'll have a spare and 2 are still only 1/2 your origional budget.
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Hey...Hows Pulaski LuftwaffeOberst I was up there once...quite a memorable trip!! Was in a fight with some big burly looking guy that just about snagged me along the river in town some (if not most) of those people are nuts fishing like that!! hehe - I enjoyed it, it was an experience, but I had a much better time going out near the lake where it was quieter!
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What is the difference in the radio control with the different channel numbers?
What is the difference in the radio control with the different channel numbers?
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OK...the SkyFly - its design...what is the benefit of the way it looksI mean the body isn't "whole" -looks to be part of the body is wire -from the front to the tail. Are the remotes interchangeable between planes?
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Definately give this a look!!! www.spadtothebone.com & www.spadworld.net These planes are virtually indestructable!
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OK...the SkyFly - its design...what is the benefit of the way it looksI mean the body isn't "whole" -looks to be part of the body is wire -from the front to the tail. Are the remotes interchangeable between planes?
OK...the SkyFly - its design...what is the benefit of the way it looksI mean the body isn't "whole" -looks to be part of the body is wire -from the front to the tail. Are the remotes interchangeable between planes?
And to answer your other question about if the controller/ transmitter can be reused. The answer is yes and no, the one that comes with the Sky FLy is a 3 channel transmitter, so you can reuse it on any plane that needs a 3 channel transmitter, but if you ever decide to get further into the hobby and want a more capable plane that has ailerons, elevators, and rudder. Then you will need at least a 4 channel transmitter.