Hey i just got intrested into r/c flying and i'm looking for a good trainer craft .. i neeed some suggestions because i'm a total newbie. i would also like to know what the difference between a glow engine and a gas engine? does glow also run on some sort of fuel? Thanks in advance for helping out

Read through the threads posted in this (beginners) section! there's all sorts of advice on starting up. Most of it's even good advice!

Yes, read through the "Beginners" threads, and do some "Searches" on "trainers" or "newbie".

But yes, glow is also a fuel powered engine. Glow fuel is predominantly alcohol (methanol) with nitromethane added to assist in burning. There's also around 18 - 20% oil added as a lubricant.

If you are serious about getting started, you can expect to pay around $400 to $450 to get everything you'll need to get a 40 size glow trainer into the air.

Having said that, DO NOT try this without help! Your plane probbly won't last more than 10 to 20 seconds before slamming into the ground causing a lot of damage.

Find a local club and talk with an instructor. They'll help you with everything you need to know. (And they're almost all extremely friendly, and more than happy to help new guys!)

Go to the AMA website, they have a page for locating clubs based on Zip Code. Virtually every RC Club requires you to also be an AMA member because of the insurance the AMA provides.

Here's a link: http://modelaircraft.org/templates/ama/

Good luck, and keep us posted.
Dennis-

All good advice. Its a fun hobby if you get into it right and don't think you can do it alone.

The eagle II is a good choice, as are many many others. Pick one you like. Most of the trainers are pretty darn good.

the advice is great but i dont think the zip code works in Singapore, i could be wrong....but yes find a club and/or help..spooner

lol ok thanks, just that everything is so messy, so i guess its best to start off with a gas engine.?

Spooner,
Point well taken! Once again, failing to ook at location takes a bite outta' my butt.

Trials,
Glow is generally less expensive. Gas engines are considerably larger (size and displacement), and therefore require a much larger plane, larger servos, etc. I would guess a minimum of $700 to $800 to get started with gasoline.

Good luck with whatever you decide.
Dennis-

I started back up about 2 years ago and picked up a Hobbico Superstar 40 - the Superstar rtf was great...didnt have to make any adjustments... but one thing was epoxying the wing halves together - also had flown the SIG Kadet LT-40 - both flew great but i didnt put together the Kadet so dont know about the construction.. the Hobbico was put together in about 2 hours (including reading the manuals..hehe) and let batteries charge over night...the OS40 engine ran without a hitch and had to make no adjustments

Omg thats alot of Cash. well i've been reading through some of the posts about glow and gas. and frm what i gather. the glow wears out faster so wouldn't that translate to almost the same pricing as a gas engine? anyway any good trainers i should look out for ? budgets abt 300- 400. no electricity pls. i don't want to have to keep charging the batts a few hours then running them dry within minutes. btw what is epoxying?
does the rtf cost more then a arf? i'm looking at getting an arf trainer. any suggestions? *hopefully* i should be able to get hold of some of the brands here in SG.

thanks for the help so far

erm ok forget about the epoxying. i've read up on it anyway what are the basic tools or gadgets i should purchase to maintain the plane?