I want this: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...1p?&I=UFLA1090 but it says its a kit, so what do I need to make it rtr? Links are very nice because this is my first air-plane that im acutaly building.
Thanks,
-Wes

Wes, you say this is the first plane you will be building. Does this mean it will be the first time you've flown, or that you have flown, but they were RTR planes? If this is the first time you've flown, this may be disappointing, but planes that resemble jets, world war II fighters, etc do not make good beginner planes. They tend to be challenging to fly. Most, if not all, who try to learn with such planes end up crashing, repairing, and eventually giving up. The ones who do succeed usually do so because after crashing their first plane a number of times, they go buy a slow, boring, but functional trainer type of plane.

So, my suggestion is that you put the jet on hold for a while and get something that would work as a trainer. I only fly glow planes, so I'm not the best person to recommend an electric trainer. Perhaps someone else will give you some ideas. While you are waiting, take a look at some of the electric forums, and do some searches. I know I've read plenty of recommendations.

I also suggest that you find someone in your area who can teach you to fly. Many people try to learn by themselves, and some actually make it. However, many also give up after some number of cycles of fly, crash, repair or replace, fly, etc. It's possible to learn by yourself, but you will spend less money and time if you have help.

I also suggest that you consider joining the AMA. They are at www.modelaircraft.org. They have a club locator, a good way to find a field, hook up with others who fly, and to find an instructor.

My LHS is hooking me up with an AMA membership, so that will be cool, and this will be the first time that I have flown my own airplane. I have eather flown a friends nextstar or one of those small helo's. I have spent about 3hrs on a flight tranner and can fly pretty good (on that) but am a little shaky on the nexstar.

What kind of trainer would you recomend, im not an electric newbie, have have many other r/c cars and boats, just no plane
-Wes

It's listed as an ARF- Some assembly required but I don't think I would classify it as (building) You should not have much to worry about. Just a small list of required parts..

Requires: 4-channel radio w/3 micro servos, ESC (20A min.), 10-cell NiMH or 3S 11.1V 1200mAh Lithium-Polymer battery, chargerr

Does ARF mean almost ready to fly?

Im not so much worried about assimbaly, because my friend who has an airplane will help me out a little, im just worried about crashing now...
-Wes

Yes.
If you are shaky on the Nexstar, it's probably too early for the F-16. The typical trainer flies slow and has a high wing. An example is the GWS Estarter. Another one that I've read is good for beginners is the GWS Slow Stick. However, I haven't flown either of these planes, or any other electric, so I can only pass along what I've heard.

In a couple weeks I could probably tell you more about the slow stick, I've just ordered one. I got it to fly in my neighborhood. I live on a culdesac with no traffic. It'll be good for getting in a quick, relaxing flight or two.

45mph_pede,

With your experience attempting that F-16 is a BIG mistake?

Slow Stick is good so is the Tigermoth. Why not get a Nextstar or similiar glow trainer like your friends.

I wanted somthing that was kinda cool looking... Dont get my wrong the nexstar is awsome, I just wanted something a little more flashy. I will look around and find a beginner model, and come back to see if its good. Thanks for the heads up! I would have been very mad had I crashed that F16[X(]
Thanks,
-Wes