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10-04-2006 | 04:55 PM
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Hi,
im new to the whole airplane flying. I purchased my first plane a week ago. It was a styrofoam plane, it was super light and alot of the times the wind carried it so it was hard to steer. I just purchased a "Stinger 10 RC Model Airplane Body by Lanier" I don't know what engine I need to put in it. If someone could help me possibly. I paid $30 for the plane brand new...was that a good deal? Is it hard to put together? How long do you think it will take me to put it together?
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sunkist
im new to the whole airplane flying. I purchased my first plane a week ago. It was a styrofoam plane, it was super light and alot of the times the wind carried it so it was hard to steer. I just purchased a "Stinger 10 RC Model Airplane Body by Lanier" I don't know what engine I need to put in it. If someone could help me possibly. I paid $30 for the plane brand new...was that a good deal? Is it hard to put together? How long do you think it will take me to put it together?
Thanks
sunkist
10-04-2006 | 05:58 PM
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RE: help
sunkist,
Welcome to RCU. I hate to disapoint you, but the Lanier Stinger 10 is not a trainer - you need quite a bit of experience to fly it. You need to start off with a good basic trainer and learn to fly first. The Stinger 10 will work as a 3rd plane - it's small, fast and quick on the controls. Once you get to that level, you'll find it's a fun plane to fly.
RCKen, one of the guru's here, has compiled a list of planes that make good trainers:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4537845/tm.htm
Read through that list, and also look at the various threads posted in the RCU Beginers section to get an idea of the types of planes and equipment others are using. You'll get a lot of - use this plane, I learned to fly on it - responses, but in truth all the planes on Ken's list are good trainers - it just depends on what you fits you personally.
Another important point, and this can't be repeated enough, is to look for a local club, and an instructor (they usually go hand in hand). They can be a big guide on the plane that may be prefered where you live, and also help guide you to some of the equipment you'll need. You won't have much success trying to teach your self how to fly, you need an instructor to trim the plane, teach you how to safely start and operate it on the ground, and how to fly it.
Good luck, and do your homework - it'll pay off in the long run - you're entering the worlds greatest hobby. ['
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Hogflyer
Welcome to RCU. I hate to disapoint you, but the Lanier Stinger 10 is not a trainer - you need quite a bit of experience to fly it. You need to start off with a good basic trainer and learn to fly first. The Stinger 10 will work as a 3rd plane - it's small, fast and quick on the controls. Once you get to that level, you'll find it's a fun plane to fly.
RCKen, one of the guru's here, has compiled a list of planes that make good trainers:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4537845/tm.htm
Read through that list, and also look at the various threads posted in the RCU Beginers section to get an idea of the types of planes and equipment others are using. You'll get a lot of - use this plane, I learned to fly on it - responses, but in truth all the planes on Ken's list are good trainers - it just depends on what you fits you personally.
Another important point, and this can't be repeated enough, is to look for a local club, and an instructor (they usually go hand in hand). They can be a big guide on the plane that may be prefered where you live, and also help guide you to some of the equipment you'll need. You won't have much success trying to teach your self how to fly, you need an instructor to trim the plane, teach you how to safely start and operate it on the ground, and how to fly it.
Good luck, and do your homework - it'll pay off in the long run - you're entering the worlds greatest hobby. ['
]Hogflyer
10-06-2006 | 04:12 PM
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RE: help
Any other recommendations on engines though...the plane was already purchased, and its at my house. Just need to know which enging fits it and what you guys recommend. ( name and size would be helpful)
10-06-2006 | 05:59 PM
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RE: help
.09 to .15 , 2 cycle engine as per manufacturers recomendations
http://www.lanierrc.com/lrcprivate/r...es/sting10.htm
If you insist on trying to fly this airplane without a good deal of time on a trainer do it in a large open area with no one else around to get hurt.
http://www.lanierrc.com/lrcprivate/r...es/sting10.htm
If you insist on trying to fly this airplane without a good deal of time on a trainer do it in a large open area with no one else around to get hurt.
