Hi Everyone. I'm just getting into this wonderful hobby, after my dad showed me how fun it can be. I'm looking for an electronic plane that I can fly around my yard that will help me learn, and also allow me to do loops and rolls once I become more confident. Currently I have a J-3 Cub Kit that I am building with my dad, but I want something to learn on while we are finishing. I have a Futaba 6XA/6XH 6 Channel FM Radio (or so it says on the manual). I am told that I could use this with another plane. What plane do you recommend for me? What other equipment will I need and do you recommend? Thanks for your help, I appreciate it.

Try the Tiger Moth. it is slow, stable, and with Dad there to teach you some basics you'll be an aerobatic pilot in a short time. I do hope your "yard" is a big enough yard[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]:
I'll add that you should do all the reading on flying, available aircraft, batteries, motors, esc's, servos, and lots of stuff, not just about your transmitter.
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A nice plane for a sort of begginer is the three channel aerobird by horizon hobby. www.horizon-hobby.com Its an electric but it is aerobatic for loops and stuff, but, how big IS your "yard". If you want a really begginer plane, try the firebird xl. That was one of my first and a pretty nice plane for just cruising and things. Its also pretty cheap.

i agree with the aerobird. that is a very stable plane and an easy plane to fly. the first planes i stared with were one aerobird and one firebird xl. i have not had any experince with the tiger moth though. i would highly recommened either the firebird xl or aerobird

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A nice plane for a sort of begginer is the three channel aerobird by horizon hobby. www.horizon-hobby.com Its an electric but it is aerobatic for loops and stuff, but, how big IS your "yard". If you want a really begginer plane, try the firebird xl. That was one of my first and a pretty nice plane for just cruising and things. Its also pretty cheap.<hr></blockquote>


I have an Aerobird and I totally love it. I am self taught and find the plane easy to fly. However I would not call it a backyard flyer unless you ahve a couple of acres minimum. The tigermoth from Horizon Hobby is a slower plane that might be a better fit. Since you have the radio already you should be set.

If you have Futaba radio, I would not recommend any of the Firebird series. They are great for people who are starting with nothing. You have a trainer, your dad, and you are equipped. I would go with the TigerMoth or a slow stick or something like that.