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I am currently a car person but living half an hour from the track makes the car just inconvenient. I am probably going to sell my evader and get a plane.
The budget is $100 for an rtf... I would like 2.4ghz and electric. Im gonna start in my yard which is 3/4 of an acre and then take it to the park.
And thanks in advance!
The budget is $100 for an rtf... I would like 2.4ghz and electric. Im gonna start in my yard which is 3/4 of an acre and then take it to the park.
And thanks in advance!
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the only plane i have had experience with is the ember 2 rtf. i would recommend it mainly because i started getting the hang of it on the third flight and i have never flown a plane before the ember either.....
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http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...LXAELV&P=0<div>I found this and like it, but idk if it will be a money pit...</div>
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hmm....im not sure. i have never heard of that company. but in that price you would be better off getting this IMO. but i really don't know since i am just a beginner as you know
<div><div>http://www.amazon.com/Hobbyzone-Cham...935&sr=8-1</div></div>
<div><div>http://www.amazon.com/Hobbyzone-Cham...935&sr=8-1</div></div>
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I suggested a glider because they can fly slower and recover by themselves easier than a small foamy.
It is all about the wingspan and the weight to wing area ratio.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...rticle_id=1322
There are also cheap copies of the Multiplex Easy Star, which fly very well.
Consider also the compatibility of the transmitter with your future airplanes.
As you know, you will be very much married to the receivers of the brand you choose for the transmitter.
Here is a two-in-one:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...rticle_id=1288
It is all about the wingspan and the weight to wing area ratio.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...rticle_id=1322
There are also cheap copies of the Multiplex Easy Star, which fly very well.
Consider also the compatibility of the transmitter with your future airplanes.
As you know, you will be very much married to the receivers of the brand you choose for the transmitter.
Here is a two-in-one:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...rticle_id=1288
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hmm....im not sure. i have never heard of that company. but in that price you would be better off getting this IMO. but i really don't know since i am just a beginner as you know
<div><div>http://www.amazon.com/Hobbyzone-Cham...935&sr=8-1</div></div>
hmm....im not sure. i have never heard of that company. but in that price you would be better off getting this IMO. but i really don't know since i am just a beginner as you know
<div><div>http://www.amazon.com/Hobbyzone-Cham...935&sr=8-1</div></div>
The one linked had replacement wings.
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In 3/4 acre, forget anything bigger or faster than the Ember, and that's on no wind days. If you have a nice wide open park available, the GWS Slowstick is a very easy plane to fly and is easy to fix too. With some smart shopping, you could have it RTF for about $100.
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ickAccessories
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ickAccessories
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ESC- http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...LXHUZ4&P=V<div>
</div><div>idk if it will work, but someone else might know. thats all i could find. sorry.
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</div><div>idk if it will work, but someone else might know. thats all i could find. sorry.
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Consider the slowbipe for getting started.
http://www.slowbipe.com/
I've been able to get several of my adult kids flying with it quite easily.
http://www.slowbipe.com/
I've been able to get several of my adult kids flying with it quite easily.
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I have the parkzone ember and learned to fly on it. It is a good beginner plane. The only thing is that if you plan to fly it in your backyard, there has to be NO wind. The slightest amount will toss it around. I ended up just flying it at my indoor club meets. Later on I got the ultra micro j-3 Cub. That can take a little more wind (relative to 0 mph).
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Yeah, i figured that 1oz wont hold up to wind... I will fly outside, but only on calm days. If i drop a leaf and it only moves a tiny bit from the wind, ill fly...



