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Old 07-18-2011 | 06:44 PM
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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!
Old 07-18-2011 | 06:54 PM
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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&amp;P=0<div>I found this and like it, but idk if it will be a money pit...</div>
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Consider an electric glider if you will have no instructor.
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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&amp;sr=8-1</div></div>
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Whats the difference?<div>Ive flown a plane before, but it was a cheap 2 channel..</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
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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&amp;sr=8-1</div></div>
I want a plane that i can get parts if i crash.
The one linked had replacement wings.
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oh okay. gliders are quite large though....
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As for the glider, i like the idea, but they are more..
Old 07-18-2011 | 09:39 PM
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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
Old 07-19-2011 | 10:30 AM
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If you can link me to what i should get to complete it that would be great!<div>Or i may check out my lhs to see there.</div>
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i saw a GWS flight package somewhere......i will look for it.
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Im still looking around...
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okay....bah i can't find it......still looking.
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ESC- http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...LXHUZ4&amp;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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Get a Champ. I think they are $89. Look for it at horizon hobby
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oh yeah!!! i forgot all about the champ....[:@] take a look at that.
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Champ does look good...
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i have heard that it is good too.
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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.
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Once i sell my evader i will get the ember 2. I like it from what ive seen and i see that you can upgrade.<div>Thanks for all the responses!</div>
Old 07-20-2011 | 12:43 PM
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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).
Old 07-20-2011 | 01:23 PM
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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...
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yeah it would be good to fly in calm conditions, but i was just out flying in 1-3 mph breezes, and i think i messed up my elevator.


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