Hi everyone.

i am a beginner at this and i want to know what is a good electric plane that is good to practice on because since i am a beginner, i have no clue how to fly one, so a simple 4 channel electric plane that isn't too expensive either. Any ideas?

First, welcome to RCU. Great place and you'll get a lot of good advice.

The plane you buy should depend on where you want to go in the hobby. The best advice you're likely to get is to find a local club, go pay them a visit, and find out what's out there. Learning to fly RC is harder than you might think, and trying to learn on your own is usually a long, expensive road, that involves a lot of crashes and repairs.

Here's a link to the AMA's website, and their "Club Locater" page, just plug in your Zip Code. AMA is a national RC organization that provides liability insurance and membership in the AMA is usually required to join a local club. Not necessary if all you want to do is fly small electrics in a local park, but if you think you might want to get into larger glow powered planes....
http://www.modelaircraft.org/templat...677786D06500E8

Now, if small electrics is all you're interested in, then there are a couple options. You can get a complete package with plane, radio equipment, motor, battery pack and charger for about $150. Your best bet is something like an Aerobird. The problem is, none of the equipment can be used in another plane if you move on to something else.

You could also buy the equipment separately and get something like a GWS Slow Stick, separate radio equipment, battery pack and charger. That way you can buy stuff that CAN be used in your next plane.

Best of luck in whatever you choose.
Dennis-

If youre gonna go electric get the Slow Stick. If you go glo get an alpha

I second the alpha

Slow stick by GWS.....however, something thats much more durable plus, you'll learn a little about building is the T-52.
T-52 can be had at www.jkaerotech.com


Dave...

would you be able to tell me the maker of the alpha? also, im not sure that i will have ALL the time to be running on nitro and joining clubs or flying those 5, 6, 7foot long planes. More of the electric, then when i get better, i will move onto an electric ducted fan plane, then maybe a small nitro, stuff that doesn't require a club but just for things that are park fliers, and the next step up when i go ducted fans thanks.

WD, hangar 9 makes the alpha, but if you dont want to join a club ,you'll need to stay park flyer,,I would suggest the GWS line ,slow stick or I started with the pico stick...or go with what your local hobby shop recommends so they can help you set it up...Rog

Jk Aerotech planes totaly ROCK! But mainly for Glo. I have a GWS Tiger Moth that I have been in love with for two years now. If you are learning Glo might be a better way to go. If you are bent on electric, the GWS Slow Stick, Lite Stick, E-starter, and Tiger Moth are extremely easy to learn and fly with. Except for the Slow Stick all the others require mini on board gear.