Sorry For Such A Long Post.

First, off let me say hello and thank everyone on the board for some great advice. This is my first post on RCU, and I hope to become and long and loyal member. I’ve been hovering this board for awhile like a P.1154 very slow and steady, so its time for and upgrade.

I’m a newbie to the all air RC‘s, but not really a newbie to nitro or electric itself. I own and run both a T-Maxx nitro truck, and a TC3 nitro car. Their fun and all but I’ve always been interested in flying RC’s. I’ve came up with some ideas they should help me get in to the air fun and safely or at least I hope.

First, I would like to upgrade my computer or get a newer computer that can run and handle the requirements for Real Flight’s G3 software. I’ve looked at a couple of flight Sims which include G2, Aero Flight Pro, and then G3. The reason I choose G3 over the others is because it looks like it can teach me how to get off the ground and fly then later take it further with aerobatics. Although Aero Flight Pro, seems like the best flight Sims to get, I think its more for the intermediate and/or advanced RC pilot.

I’m also going to join the AMA and join a AMA flight club. That way I would be around other addicts that can teach me the right way a to fly and maintain my planes. For my first plane I’m looking at the Hobbico Nexstar .46 trainer from tower hobbies, but I will order it from my local hobby shop instead. Link below:
http://www.towerhobbies.com/products...co/hcaa17.html

I’m looking to buy the plane around the first of the summer months, but would like to join the AMA and find a club to join some were in the start of the new year. I really don’t have any ideas as of yet on a second plane, because I’m sure I’ll be on this plane until next summer or longer. The only thing I do know is I’m really amazed by 3D flying and that’s what I would like to be able to do sometime in the future.

Please if I’m on the wrong track to starting in the hobby or if there is anything I’m missing, let me know. Thank you reading such a long and seems to be a repetitive post.[]

Welcome! Take your time and have Fun !!!

Ditto. Welcome to the addiction, in all of it's crazy variations.

BTW - sounds like you've done your homework, and are off to an excellent start. You'll never regret it.

If you run cars, you can go without the Sim. However the sims are fun.

Over the past few months, I have taught 20+ hardcore R/C car guys how to fly. They have all taken to instantly. Amazing. (I ventured into 1/8 buggys)

Solo in 3 flights for most of them. Max 6. Amazing.

In fact, the R/C club now has a Airplane faction that is growing every week. www.teamhoustonrc.com Go check the airplane zone in the fourms. All car guys.

NexStar is the program. Go get it now and fly this weekend, don't wait, no need. Buy the Sim when its WAY to nasty out to fly.

If you can control those cars on the track, you can fly a airplane, well. Promise.

I agree with YNOT If you drive R/c Cars then you <should> know you're control reversal... This means reall you don't NEED the sim.. However yes, sims are fun, they can teach you alot, and you can fly on a sim any time you like... But It's gonna be expensive, Especially If you're buying a new comp... Plane looks good, However... Look at the Hobbico Field box complete combo, for your field box... That will give you everything but fuel! Oh WELCOME TO RCU!

Thank you for the reply’s: Doug D, cwwr5, YNOT, ICE MAN.

YNOT thanks again for the great link and advice.

ICE MAN, I completely forgot about the field box, thank you for noticing. I took your advice and looked on tower hobbies for a Hobbico field box and come up with this one. Link below:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXL418&P=7 this should get me in the air with my first plane. [8D]

welcome aboard, it's gonna be a short smooth ride with some fun times
and it does work the other way, i started in the air then added a track!
i could have had a kool plane for them 400 big ones that i spent on the truck[&o]
but hey, ive had fun with both

I would like to welcome you to RCU.

Welcome to the R/C Flying world and I wish you the best of luck.

I have to totally disagree with some previous, earlier posts. Sure, you've been into the r/c car/scene for a while and I agree that will give you a little head start on the flying thing. BUT, cars go left and right. They do not go up, down and spin and twist and head over heals etc. Get a sim. Spend lots of time on the sim. Use the sim to try new things before you try them on a real airplane. Get the finger directions down on a sim.

I'm sure you'll do okay for a while without the simulator, but the more accomplished pilots that I've been around have exceedingly advanced far faster than some of the people that don't believe in sims. Get one.... You won't be sorry.

John

You'll enjoy it here. Lots of advice...sometimes even if you don't want it !!

It's a great resource, and whilst you will find differing opinions, sort out the wheat from the chaff, and you'll be OK.

I endorse the advice on simulator training.