Biplane
 

Does anyone know what a good firs biplane to get is. Im looking for an electric one to try it out.

RE: Biplane
 

Skybolt is a pretty stable flying biplane.

RE: Biplane
 

I would say a lot will depend on your flying experience and style.

Are you a veteran flier? Just recently soloed? An intermediate pilot?

RE: Biplane
 

Can't go wrong with the Reactor bipe.

Tim

RE: Biplane
 

I second the Reactor Bipe.... and with a recommendation from Minnflyer as well. What do you think of this airplane, da Rock ? FS91SII for it

Ameyam

RE: Biplane
 

I havent done anything too advanced, but i have some experience

RE: Biplane
 

My first reaction to "an electric one" was that you're looking for a park flyer. Yea, you're right, I'm clueless as to the capabilities of EP.

What size are you looking for?

RE: Biplane
 

Well, im not looking for anything too fancy. So like maybe somewhere between 30-45 in. Wingspan...but really anything will work. I have quite a bit of room to fly.

RE: Biplane
 

It's good, but is designed with 3D in mind. It's got big ailerons, rudder, and elevator. If you are looking for a 1st biplane, then it'd be a good idea to set this one up with low rates that take that into consideration.

A buddy has one he assembled as an electric. It's not a "just for boring holes in the sky" model.

If you're putting that FS91 on it for 3D, it oughta be good.

RE: Biplane
 

Ok, thanks

RE: Biplane
 

Cox used to import a Christen Eagle that was a hair under 30 inches. Great flyer! I scooped one up for a song when they closed them out a couple of years ago. You can still get them from the manufacturer, but I forget who they are. If you search for Cox Christen Eagle you'll likely find them. Really great little model.

The larger biplanes being suggested probably aren't what you're looking for.
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RE: Biplane
 

Here are a few electric choices:
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/waco_1033327_prd1.htm
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/1_8_scale...33328_prd1.htm
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/tigermoth.htm

RE: Biplane
 

I really like the pitts from hobby king just drop in your batt an rx an fly.
I've flown it in 10 mph plus winds
an it is a wonderful flyer
I've had mine now for 3 going on 4 yrs

RE: Biplane
 

Going through the Manual, it recommeds aftermarket servo horns (GPMM 1100 X 2, 1" Long and GPMM1105 X 1.5" Long) for the elevators and rudder respectively. Are these required for 3D for the Reactor Bipe or can I simply use the large horns that came with the standard servos for this purpose. Planning to use 3010

Ameyam

RE: Biplane
 

hers a short video of my hobbyking pitts on low rates http://www.youtube.com/user/tighteri.../0/dkf8bdh9qDs