Is the Airfield Blazer good?
08-27-2014 | 01:08 PM
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Is the Airfield Blazer good?
So in another post I made I had decided that I was going to go for the Apprentice S as a 4ch trainer. However, due to many various reason I am now unable to get that plan and was wondering if this plane was good. It is called the Airfield Blazer.
http://www.nitroplanes.com/95a283-bl...e-rtf-24g.html
It actually appears to be in stock, unlike almost all Nitroplanes trainers. It seems to have a bunch of spare parts, but only about half are in stock (does Nitroplanes ever restock its replacement parts, or should I just load up on propellers when I buy the plane?)
The other plane I was looking at was one of the apparently very many FMS/Airfield Sky Trainers. The only problem is I cannot find a RTF version of it, nor of the newer 5ch version. In the rare cases I do find it, it is out of stock or discontinued.
http://www.amazon.com/FMS-1400mm-Tra...cm_cr_dpwidget
So do you think the Blazer would be an acceptable buy?
http://www.nitroplanes.com/95a283-bl...e-rtf-24g.html
It actually appears to be in stock, unlike almost all Nitroplanes trainers. It seems to have a bunch of spare parts, but only about half are in stock (does Nitroplanes ever restock its replacement parts, or should I just load up on propellers when I buy the plane?)
The other plane I was looking at was one of the apparently very many FMS/Airfield Sky Trainers. The only problem is I cannot find a RTF version of it, nor of the newer 5ch version. In the rare cases I do find it, it is out of stock or discontinued.
http://www.amazon.com/FMS-1400mm-Tra...cm_cr_dpwidget
So do you think the Blazer would be an acceptable buy?
08-27-2014 | 05:12 PM
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From what I see there I'd figure out an alternatime means to buy the Apprentice. I've seen those fly and they are good quality and fly well.
I was at an event where a vendor was demonstrating the Ares TAylorcraft and that seemed like a good beginer model as well. It's a little small, and that's usually harder to start out with, but is well designed. And the price is right.
http://ares-rc.com/taylorcraft130/
If you don't have an instructor figure you'll need three of whatever you choose before you get one you're able to fly well. Getting help is much more important than buying the right model.
I was at an event where a vendor was demonstrating the Ares TAylorcraft and that seemed like a good beginer model as well. It's a little small, and that's usually harder to start out with, but is well designed. And the price is right.
http://ares-rc.com/taylorcraft130/
If you don't have an instructor figure you'll need three of whatever you choose before you get one you're able to fly well. Getting help is much more important than buying the right model.
08-28-2014 | 06:42 AM
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nitroplanes= cheap junk. novice pilot + cheap junk= a destroyed airplane and total loss of investment.
To explain, here's the issue. You said that the Blazer doesn't have all the parts available. That generally means that it's a one off run from the cheapest possible factory in China, so whatever parts are available are overruns and extras. Nitroplanes isn't worried about you being able to keep flying your plane long term. They are just worried about you buying something. And, as you can see, it's a cheaply made plane to begin with. So things are going to break even if you don't drill it into the ground at full throttle. Alternately, you can buy a good brand that is known for quality from a reputable vendor who has good parts support. That way you get a plane that will last. The Apprentice has an outstanding reputation because it's a good design that's well built and has good parts support. But if you need something cheaper look at the Hobbyzone Super Cub. It's foam also, and doesn't have ailerons, but it's still pretty beginner friendly. If you are planing to learn by yourself you'll probably have better luck with the Super Cub because the foam takes abuse so much better. Stay far away from trees and fly in a field with some tall grass so you can just set it down in it if you need to on your first couple of flights.
To explain, here's the issue. You said that the Blazer doesn't have all the parts available. That generally means that it's a one off run from the cheapest possible factory in China, so whatever parts are available are overruns and extras. Nitroplanes isn't worried about you being able to keep flying your plane long term. They are just worried about you buying something. And, as you can see, it's a cheaply made plane to begin with. So things are going to break even if you don't drill it into the ground at full throttle. Alternately, you can buy a good brand that is known for quality from a reputable vendor who has good parts support. That way you get a plane that will last. The Apprentice has an outstanding reputation because it's a good design that's well built and has good parts support. But if you need something cheaper look at the Hobbyzone Super Cub. It's foam also, and doesn't have ailerons, but it's still pretty beginner friendly. If you are planing to learn by yourself you'll probably have better luck with the Super Cub because the foam takes abuse so much better. Stay far away from trees and fly in a field with some tall grass so you can just set it down in it if you need to on your first couple of flights.
