Brand new here, and to this hobby and like so many others, I have tons of questions. I've noticed in looking at models, wingspans of 4-5 feet are not uncommon. What is the best way to get one of these to the field? Is a truck a prerequisite, or do they "breakdown" into separate components for transport (be nice, I'm talking about going to the field). Also, I've seen the standard field boxes available, and have a safety question. Shouldn't the fuel be completely separated from any electronics? Are there field boxes (custom or otherwise) where the fuel isn't so close to the electronics?

Thanks

well i was going to make a 11ft electric lancaster
see http://www.volkan-dil.co.uk/fp.htm
but traspost would be a problem, but aparently this plane could fit in a normal family car!
we will see

The wings normally detach from the fuselage.... slide in plenty of places in a car..... wings of larger airplanes (> 6') have the wings seperate at the fuse.

Basically, planes can be dismantled into a fairly easy-to-transport size. My wife drives a van (Toyota Sienna), and I can easily transport a .40 size plane without removing the wings. My car is a Toyota Corolla, and I can transport a 40 size easily by removing the wings.

gus

Right, and as with that Lancaster that Volkan was talking about, 131" wingspan would separate in the center, so you're looking at about 65", which will easily fit in pretty much any car.

I have an Oldsmobile and can fit the 81" wing (one piece) from my Cub in the car. (Course it runs from the windshield all the way to the rear window deck. )

On the other hand, I have a 40 size biplane with about a 50" wingspan, and can fit the thing fully assembled in the back seat.

I've had as many as 4 planes in the car at a time, and could have fit another easily.
Dennis-

Most planes break down into seperate pieces--Usally a trainer s wing is one piece and fuse is the other--Everything you need to fly can be transported in a car or truck--Plastic pipe and fittings from hardware store and make a carrier will help if you have a truck--Cars that have a reclining seat are very helpful--A flight box is made simple and useful for the flyer--If safety is concern have fuel and starter box in seperate boxes--You can have more than one--Just more trips to car--