From a Beginner:

Could you add what type of tools are usually significant. I am coming from building / tuning automobiles, I'm sure I don't need to come to the field with 16mm ratchets etc.

What tools are typically needed for model aircraft, IE: Needle nose lpiers , allan wrench set . . .

Thanks! And thanks for this awesome post!!!!!

Ok den, it is edited, see the Field Equ section.
Anything else i missed?

Actually some cars, like my tmaxx, have 3 channels

All I can say is Thanks.

This was awesome of you to post. I have taken much away from this "little" note. Peace---Nathaniel

Okay guys, I'm just getting started in the rc plane hobby, and have narrowed my first plane choices <so far> to a Hangar 9 Arrow Trainer and a GWS Tiger Moth. I've read reviews on both, talked to hobby shop owners, etc., and there are pros and cons with both. The Arrow's cost is around $300, but comes with a simulator <with only the arrow in it>. Complete, the Tiger Moth is about $170. Both planes' reviews have touted that they are great for beginners, and both require different areas to fly. The moth can be flown in the field across the street, but it will have to be charged between flights. The arrow I'll have to travel 10-15 miles to fly, but you just wipe it down, gas it up, and go. Although cost is a factor, and an instructor is a must, do you all think that the the Arrow is worth waiting another month to get, and get a park flier later? Or get the cheaper, easier to fix plane that I can fly after work on the front end and move up to the glow as my second plane? I'm still learning about chargers, batteries, engines, etc., so if you recommend the electric, do you know of a fast charger so maybe I can get in an extra flight.

Hey guys its me again i had started to build a corsair 1/16 scale kit made by guillow and now i'm almost finish putting it to gether i just wanted to know if anyone knew what kind of fuel tank i should get i have a .049 cox engine. i just need to know what kind of fuel i should get.

thank you.

Hi
Could you please let me know where you will be posting the guide?
And if you do use my guide, could you just add a link to:
http://www.rc-expertise.com/ at the end.

Thanks
You are all welcome to use it. As long as
do the abovee.

volkan,

I have created a word document of your beginners guide. It can be found at the link below. Once I get home I will be adding a link to the clubs website back to yours as you requested in the previous post and will also be making this into a PDF file for those who do not have MS Word.

This is great work...

http://www.krcs748.com/beginners-guide.doc

I have created both word document and Adobe pdf files out of beginners guide. They can be seen and downloaded at:

http://www.krcs748.com/beginners_guide.htm

Thanks to Volkan for creating this and allowing me to create the files

I have to say that I have not flown yet but know quite a bit about the hobby since I have done lots of research myself. We should all be glad we have someone like volkan to take the time and put something together. It is up to us, the forum members, to help make it a better post and not dog him for not including something.

Just my 2 cents !!!

I think volkan has done a damned good job. Maybe a few small inaccuracies or omissions, so rather than tip a bucket on him here, why not PM him and he can make the amendments. He has good computer skills too; wish I did.

Hi Volkan, you did a good job with the list.

What do you think about adding Flight Simulators as Highly recommended or as a Suggestion, I know the flight sims helped me out and from judging the posts of others it has helped them out too.

I would, but for some reason, i cannot edit my post!

Moderators help!

great post have enjoued greatly i am newbee but learned a lot from it it carries a lot ama policies plus it tells newbees what to NOT do at flying sites in the usa. please try to follow this mans discribitions of the insurance coverage plus what can happen with not following proper procedures at local flying sight.

I think this is a very useful thread. Good info. I would like to make the following contribution.

The New Flyer's Handbook
by Ed Anderson - AEAJR on the Forums

If you are new to RC Flying, this series of articles may be helpful in your
training. Consider them part of a beginners handbook. They are written with
the new flyer in mind.

If you are going to be successful in flying an RC plane, understanding the
content of these articles will help you.


How RC Planes Differ from RC Cars
http://www.rcezine.com/cms/article.php?cat=&id=17

Stall
http://www.rcezine.com/cms/article.php?cat=&id=31

Take Off and Land into the Wind
http://www.rcezine.com/cms/article.php?cat=&id=43

Parts of the Plane
http://www.rcezine.com/cms/article.php?cat=&id=54

The Radio - The Pilots Cockpit
http://www.rcezine.com/cms/article.php?cat=&id=59

Why Join a Club
http://www.rcezine.com/cms/article.php?cat=&id=64

Lost Model Locators
http://www.rcezine.com/cms/article.php?cat=&id=67

Radio Systems Part 1 - Standard Radios
http://www.rcezine.com/cms/article.php?cat=&id=44

Radio Systems Part 2 - Computer Radios -
http://www.rcezine.com/cms/article.php?cat=&id=65

The AMA, the Academy of Model Aeronautics, is an outstanding resource to the
new and experienced flyer. I encourage you to become a member. Here is an
outstanding series of articles published by the AMA that will be really useful
to new pilots, especially pilots. It is called, "From the Ground Up" by Bob Aberle. I highly recommend
it.
http://www.modelaircraft.org/mag/FTGU/Part1/index.html

RC Clubs in the United States:
http://www.modelaircraft.org/clubmai...5E31DE4FA6F552

International RC Clubs
http://www.fai.org/fai_members/addresses.asp


Good luck new pilot and welcome to RC flying!

Great post but this comment isn't true. You do NOT have to be a member of the BMFA it's just a good idea!

Is it safe to fly in my bathroom?

I was thinking to buy my first plane.Is it a good choice for me to buy a Shun da model(petrel)?

Volkan,I'm new to rc planes.Should I buy a Shun da model?It is a very cheap model.

Small electric Helis do fine in the bathroom, but don't use high capacity battery packs. Extended flying sessions can lead to hemroids.

Laur: im not sure what that plane is.
But any standard trainer will do fine!
I dont know what you guys have got in the
US. But something like this will do fine:
http://ripmax.com/ProductFrames/A-ARTF6504.html

Hope this helps.

Great post, Volkan. Two items for you. Do you have any issues with our using that in our clubs? Not mentioned but gotta ask before I get my wrist slapped. Second, Airtronics servo's use BLUE signal leads.

Great job, and thanks!!

Hi Volkan

I have the same query as DickSoucy, would you have any objection to me using your guide on our club's website (www.essentials.f9.co.uk)? The usual copyright etc would be applied to it along with a link to RC-Expertise.

Regards

Dave

Sure, thats no problem. use how you want.