New to planes Help:D
#1
Well i see that places and quad copters is very popular and im very interested. I have never flew anything accept a toy helicopter from toys R us that only turned right...lol. Im not into helicopters i want planes!!!! I really want to try out an FPV system that would be sick. So what is a good beginner plane that could work with an fpv system. What cheap fpv system should i use i dont know how this works i am do my research learn about it but what do i need to make this all work? I dont want a really cheap plane i want a good on but I dont want a huge plane either. A smaller one. That can hold a camera atleast. Id like to know hats a good battery and charger to use for the specific plane you recommend or if the stock one is good and i just want a good beginner plane not huge or big and not micro just smaller like around 24 inches long or so im not sure about plane scales im used to Rc cars and stuff lol so help me out guy
#2
A 24 inch plane won't be big enough to carry the weight of a FPV system. Before you go FPV though, you'll need to learn how to fly.
To do that, I have a few questions. First, where do you plan to fly? You'll need a flat runway at least 300 feet long with another 400 feet flyover space on each end and enough width that you won't need to fly over trees or any kind of buildings or property. If it wouldn't be ok to crash your plane into it, then don't fly over it. For most of us, that means joining a club.
Second, what's your budget? I'm a much bigger fan of a new guy figuring out what he needs and then working out the budget to get it. For a basic .40 size trainer with all the stuff, you'll be looking at around $600. A HobbyZone Super Cub is much smaller and electric and much cheaper, but not as nice in flight and probably wouldn't handle the weight and drag of a camera very well. Even if it did, getting tossed around by the wind won't make your videos very watchable. The plane hobby naturally lends itself to moving on to different planes to get different flying characteristics, so figure on spending more money later on.
Third, are your primarily interested in FPV and want an aircraft for that, or are you primarily interested in planes and think it would be neat to add FPV to that hobby? If it's the former, look into quadcopters or hexcopters. The better controllers are really good at holding them in a hover so the piloting skills required are pretty simple. And, of course, you don't need much of a runway. If it's the latter, figure on learning FPV with your second or third plane and focus on basic piloting for now.
With the answers to those questions, we can do a much better job of advising you on what to get.
To do that, I have a few questions. First, where do you plan to fly? You'll need a flat runway at least 300 feet long with another 400 feet flyover space on each end and enough width that you won't need to fly over trees or any kind of buildings or property. If it wouldn't be ok to crash your plane into it, then don't fly over it. For most of us, that means joining a club.
Second, what's your budget? I'm a much bigger fan of a new guy figuring out what he needs and then working out the budget to get it. For a basic .40 size trainer with all the stuff, you'll be looking at around $600. A HobbyZone Super Cub is much smaller and electric and much cheaper, but not as nice in flight and probably wouldn't handle the weight and drag of a camera very well. Even if it did, getting tossed around by the wind won't make your videos very watchable. The plane hobby naturally lends itself to moving on to different planes to get different flying characteristics, so figure on spending more money later on.
Third, are your primarily interested in FPV and want an aircraft for that, or are you primarily interested in planes and think it would be neat to add FPV to that hobby? If it's the former, look into quadcopters or hexcopters. The better controllers are really good at holding them in a hover so the piloting skills required are pretty simple. And, of course, you don't need much of a runway. If it's the latter, figure on learning FPV with your second or third plane and focus on basic piloting for now.
With the answers to those questions, we can do a much better job of advising you on what to get.
#3
Hey thanks for helping me out. I was thinking the only place i could really go with the plane is at my local parks it big enough but its the only place... Ill go with a quad copter but there so damn expensive!! I wouldnt want to spend more than 350-400 bucks with battery and charger included. I would like it to be able to hold an fpv system for me to install in the future for it but i highly doudt i can get a good quad copters with that budget:/ i would also like the range to be pretty far but that might just be too much to ask.
#4
Range isn't a problem. Any hobby grade RC system is good for upwards of a mile, which is way farther than anyone flies. But you are right, $400 doesn't get you much if it also has to include radio gear and the charger. You could get lucky in the classifieds though. Sometimes complete FPV setups will pop up used for a fair price. You'd still need radio gear and a charger, but those can also be found.
#6
Do you want a cheap one or a good one? Lots of guys have been flying with Hobby King stuff because they sell the cheapest stuff you can get. I haven't seen many comments about the quality or durability. Going with a minimal airframe is going to give you less stability on anything but calm days.
#9
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http://www.spyhawkfpv.com/collection...hawk-fpv-plane
$300 is about as cheap as you'll find... a couple of things to keep in mind:
1) you get what you pay for.... (the link above is for a VERY simple and rudimentary system)
2) there are some special things you NEED TO DO to stay LEGAL and to stay SAFE with FPV...
I would HIGHLY recommend you read and follow AMA's safety guidelines regarding FPV.
http://www.modelaircraft.org/files/550.pdf
above all, have fun and be safe
$300 is about as cheap as you'll find... a couple of things to keep in mind:
1) you get what you pay for.... (the link above is for a VERY simple and rudimentary system)
2) there are some special things you NEED TO DO to stay LEGAL and to stay SAFE with FPV...
I would HIGHLY recommend you read and follow AMA's safety guidelines regarding FPV.
http://www.modelaircraft.org/files/550.pdf
above all, have fun and be safe




