I just baught a trainer off the rcu market place RTF it said in the add for 225 dollars. It is a 40 sized avastar. it needs one wing rib re-glued in place but that is a no biggie for me.
my question is: any tips for engines??
the plane comes with servos and reciever, I was thinking of stripping that out and installing my jr stuff. I dont know if that would be a good idea or not, i was hopeing that maybe a vetran could tellme if it is good or not.

Technically, if they listed it as RTF, then it should come with an installed engine. And, frankly, if it doesn't, and it has wing damage, and you paid 225 dollars for it, then you got screwed. You can get a brand new RTF trainer with .46 engine and radio, truly ready to fly within 30 minutes of opening up the box for 289 bucks. If you already have JR stuff, then you could either put it in, or keep what's in it. Just make sure your radio and the included receiver are compatible (positive shift or negative shift).

It did come with engine. The only thing its suposed to lack is the tx. Which is the reason for my post, I was thinking of selling the futaba gear just because I do not need it.

my bad, I thought when you said "any engine tips" you were asking about which engine would be best for it. As far as the futaba stuff goes, I'm assuming you have a JR or compatible transmitter? Sell the receiver, but the servo's will still work fine. I wouldn't replace all of the servos, just the receiver....

For the futaba servos to work on the JR receiver, you'll probably need an adapter. I am not a JR guy, so I don't know this for sure. But, do some research on it to make sure.

You don't need an adapter. I run futaba servos with my JR equipment all the time. On the newer futaba plugs, there is a ridge off to one side. This is so you can only plug it in one way. Just cut this ridge off (with wire cutters) and plug the servo into the Jr transmitter. No problems. Just make sure you plug it in right. The colors are a little different, but they go together in a sensible manner (black to brown and so on). You will not have any problems using the futaba servos with your JR receiver.

Well there you go! Thanks 2 slow.

thanks all!! I knew i could count on you guys.

Now, Im expecting the plane in acouple of days (sent by ups yesterday), and i have a place to fly it. what would you suggest for a standard starting procedur on these small engines??

I was pondering what the first flight controler inputs should be for a simple take off, circle, and land. should I jab the throttle all the way forward once the plane starts down the runway? when should i give it a little up elevator?? will the plane give me any sign for when the elevator should be used? I believe i should land into the wind, but to stiff a wind and these light planes will be overcome. how much is to much wind??

Seriously, I recommend you track down some guys local to you, and get some help.

If nothing else, get a simulator, and fly it until you can take off and land on the sim. Some guys naturally pick up flying these things, but most don't. And the guys that do, already have knowledge of how a plane should fly. I don't mean to be discourging, but I suspect your first flight won't last long, and you won't have to worry much about how to land correctly.

At the very least, do a lot of reading about how planes fly. My personal favorate site is "See how it flys" http://www.slimlineproducts.com/onli...mline_home.htm

It's written for private pilots, not RC, but all the theory is the same, just ignore the bits about what to look for out the windows and guages.

As for how to take off, you'll want to take off in to the wind. For starters, wind less than 10mph is a good idea. The plane can handle much more, but only with an experienced pilot. At full throttle, that plane will probibly go close to 60mph.

Don't jam the throttle forward. If you do, the plane will pull to the side and not go where you expect. Instead, slowly advance the throttle in stages. Add some throttle, then use the rudder to correct the track. Then add more throttle, and correct with the rudder again to keep it going straight. Once the plane reaches flying speed, you'll see it kind of skipping on the wheels. It might even take off on it's own. That that point, you an feed in a very little amount of up elevator to raise the nose. If you do it too much or too soon, the plane will leap off the ground, and probibly stall, drop a wing, and likely cartwheel.

How about Park Flyers' BeginAir; there's an add at the top of this thread. 4 ch electric RTF.

http://www.parkflyers.com/html/begin-air.html