Hi everyone,

I am a newbie to the rc airplane hobby. Could some people suggest a solid, stylish, beginner flyer. I do prefer RTF and electric for now.
Thanks

I would get an LT-40...its not an RTF, but ARF. Close enough. You'll love it.

If you're going to try it on your own, without a club and instructor, then buy an Aerobird Challenger. Ugly as sin, but at $150 (or less) you get everything you need to try flying.

Do NOT buy anything that's only 2 channels, do NOT buy anything that costs less than $125 complete. If you do it may not fly, and if it flys it will fly like crap.
Dennis-

I second the Aerobird if you want an electric and you have no instructor. Flies decent right out of the box and quick assembly and safe. I wouldn't try a glo engine plane without an instructor at all. You might hurt someone or get hurt yourself and at the very least tear your plane up.
WCB

The Graupner "Tipsy" could be another candidate. It sure flies better than the Aerobird I had.

[link=http://www.hobby-lobby.com/tipsy.htm]Hobby Lobby Int.[/link]

Try a Hobbico Avistar. It is a great plane that you will not soon outgrow.

Take a look at the SPAD topic. Cheap/fast build and are tough..

Ed

First, do yourself a favor and get an instructor. Clubs have instructors available at no charge to you. It is possible to teach youself to fly. Many have done it. It is a steep learning curve and very frustrating (not to mention expensive). The USUAL first flight of someone teaching themselves to fly is LESS THAN 30 SECONDS and frequently results in damage to the plane and/or equipment on the plane.

A decent ELECTRIC plane in an RTF or ARF configuration is the Hobbico SuperStar EP. Remember, the assembly time and skill involved to do an RTF and an ARF is negledgeable. Because of that, you may want to consider getting a trainer you like and a radio you like.

Some thing else - MOST ELECTRIC trainers are 3 channel and will have a flight duration of 4 - 8 minutes with the stock configuration. MOST glow trainers are 4 channel and have a flight duration of about 12 - 15 minutes.

MOST RTF packages do not allow substitutions. The usually come with BASE LEVEL transmitters. Yes, they will fly and control the plane, but offer no additional features that you will probably find your self soon wanting.

These are things to consider when looking at an RTF and an ARF.

Hope this is of help.

A KYOSH IS A VERY GOOD PLANE AS I HEARD