So I bought a BNF (Bind-N-Fly) Sukhoi-26 as my first plane. It's <u><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">fun</span></u>, it's <span style="color: rgb(153, 204, 0);">crazy</span>, it's <u>tiny</u>. I wanted a plane that allowed me to fly outside more than once a month, so I thought I'd get an Easy Star 2. I like it for it's safe-mounted top motor and <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);">4-channel option</span>. The Plane.

I am going to use a <span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">Spektrum Dx5e</span> Tx and <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">I'm assuming a DSM2 Rx will be BNF</span>? Was thinking about a Turnigy 9x (<span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">RX-9X8Cv2), if that seems reasonable.
This is my shopping list (so far):
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<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">easystar2 plane from towerhobby (generates lift!)</span> -<u>LXBVCR</u></div></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><div><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Turnigy servos x4</span><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> (micro)</span> -<u>TG9e</u></div></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><div><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Turnigy 9x Rx</span><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> (8-ch)</span> -<u>RX-9X8Cv2</u></div></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><div><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Turnigy outrunner motor</span><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> (34a-2200kv-28x14mm can)</span> -<u>D2826-62200</u></div></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><div><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Turnigy ESC</span><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> (45a)</span> -<u>TST-BEC45A</u></div></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><div><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Turnigy Battery</span><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> (2200mah-3s-20C)</span> -<u>T2200.3S.20</u>

I dunno diddly-squat about what else I will need. For instance: will I need to solder servo wire extensions? I'd rather not have to solder just yet... What else do I need to consider? Do I need clevis/horns? Dancing pandas? Please be gentle, as this is my first time. <u>My primary goal is getting it airborne; the ailerons can happen after I get the thing flying.
<br type="_moz" /></u><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Thanks for your help!</span></span> Unrelated comments and tangential conversation is welcome!</div></span>

Hi, welcome to RCU. The only part about your set-up I know anything about is the radio. That's the part that doesn't make sense though. If you're using the spektrum then what's the 9x for?

Do you need servo extensions - I don't know. Do you? Are the servo cables to short? If so, then yes, you will need extensions. That is not a big deal because any three-wire servo extension will work and they come with matching male/female connectors. So, no soldering necessary.

I too wonder about the 9 channel receiver. Why 9 channels? Do you already have it or are you going to buy it? If you are going to buy it, heck, get a 5 channel RX and take it from there. You have a 5 channel transmitter so all you need is a receiver with a max 5 channels. If you could get a four channel, well, that would work - rudder, aileron, throttle, elevator - four channels. If you go with separate channels for the ailerons, then you will use all five channels of the RX and set up the transmitter accordingly.

Dancing pandas are an option. If you really want them, well, knock yer'self out... But, I don't think you need them - yet...

I would imagine that the plane comes with all the horns and clevis's you will need. I might be wrong, but most RTF or Bind and Fly "kits" come with all you will need minus what you don't get - yeah, I know - meaning servos, receiver, battery, and so on.

But, what I would definitely get is another battery pack. That way, you can fly, then when done, set up for recharge, put the second battery in and fly. When you land, maybe the first battery will be charged... and so on . Get it?

And, no, if you are going to fly with ailerons later, then fly with them now. If you need some basic help flying, seek out someone in your area for a little assistance. It sounds like you have the basics down already. But, when you fly, stay in one place and keep the plane in front of you, meaning don't circle around watching the plane.. that means the plane is flying you versus you flying the plane. Understand what I mean?

Best of luck. Keep us up to date.

CGr.

Okay, life got in the way of fun, so I haven't gone anywhere yet with this aside from researching. The receiver has 8 channels, and I picked so many cahnnels because I'm (most assuredly) going to be adding crazy things like bombs, spoilers, flaps, pellet guns, fpv and whatever else I can think to add. It's a big part of a large project.

I actually plan on buying 3 or 4 batteries to start. I'm going to be flying for long stretches and I know I will have other planes soon (new convert to the hobby). As far as the extensions... whatever, I'll figure it out haha. Trying to keep costs down [I am a lowly college student and recently gave up my car in favor of a fuel-efficient bicycle so that I could buy more exciting things than gas and taxes] but soldering stuff isn't so bad and I'll need it anyways; it was a moot point.

In summary, I ordered all that stuff recently plus a few tools I'll need. China said they were fresh out of pandas, dancing or otherwise, but I think this'll work for now. I'll keep updating.<br type="_moz" />

You might consider the Hitec Sky Scout - receiver Ready
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...LXBVCW&amp;P=7

Plane is identical to Multiplex Easy Star ( Hitec owns Multiplex)


This version requires Transmitter with Receiver, Battery and Charger.



FEATURES: Construction: Elapor foam

          Wing: Two piece with composite wing joiner and optional ailerons
          Motor: C2812-1100 brushless outrunner
          Servos: Two installed HS-55 servos for rudder and elevator control
          Electronic Speed Control: HBE-18A
          Propeller: Two-piece folding design, black in color
          Building Time: Approximately two hours
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Wow, thanks. I hadn't seen that one. I have already gotten my multiplex but I'll give this to my dad for his birthday.

FYI: The Turnigy RX-9X8Cv2 RECEIVER ( yes it's a receiver ) WILL NOT bind with the Spektrum DX5e.

The only receivers that will bind with the DX5e are the Spektrums, the JR's and the Orange DSM2.
There are also unbranded DSM2 RX's that are made by the same factory that produces the Orange DSM2 RX's which will also bind.

And yes doing what Aeajr suggests is a MUCH better idea.

...and that's why I'm on a forum instead of trying it alone in my basement. Thanks for that tidbit. I thought it was just any old dsm2 rx that worked with bnf. I'll just buy a spektrum rx for the spektrum radio. Since I already bought the airframe I'm going to keep working on that but I'm also getting aeajr's suggestion for my dad, who doesn't know farts from rainbows regarding R/C. Any more god-sent comments? So far everyone has been really helpful.

Also: just wrecked my first plane. (ignorance lead me to buy this 3D plane)It's been fine so far but I clinched and nosed it straight into the wall of my local gymnasium. It snapped the propshaft off inside the spinner and broke my vertical stab about 1/4" above the glue. I was thinking I would take off the remaining 1/4" of old tail with an Xacto and glue the new tail right back on. Is that sufficient? Do I need to score the graft site (like with epoxy on metal)? Is there a smarter way to remove the glue? (Yes, the glue I have is foam-safe CA). Is there a specific foam-safe sacrifice I must make to the eR/C god before continuing?


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I've got three of those Sukhoi's and LOVE them :^)
ASSUMING it's the original glue, you can use (NO Kidding) Lighter fluid, or what I use, a product called 'goo gone' ... use a small paintbrush to get the goo gone into the seam where the vertical meets the fuselage.. takes about 1 minute, and the glue softens, turns to gel. then you can easily remove the original vertical fin and replace it.
no scoring needed
(also if you haven't already figured it out, LOTS of Expo on aileron and elevator for that little sukhoi... helps make it a bit more tame :^) )

Oh crazy. I use goo gone all the time at work (I clean things). I LOVE my plane as well. So small and fun! I think maybe I can get it to hover a bit, too. Assuming I don't annihilate it before my skills get better.