Hey everyone!! I just saw a show on the outdoor channel about RC airplanes and it looked like something that I would like to try. So my question is, where can I get a plane with everything I need to fly?? I am in college so I am looking for one (everything included) for under $90. Can anyone help?? I don't know anything about RC planes so your info would be appreciated!!!
Thanks!

God Bless,
Jared

Jarad


Yes you need help, being in college is expensive and this hobby isn't that cheap either, to get into this hobby a basic setup is going to run about $400.00 (I hate to say it) maybe some one out here has a trainer that they looking for a home for that you could get >> good luck

You may learn from this site.

http://www.towerhobbies.com/

Jared, im in college too, dont worry, your not alone. i eat ramen noodles and spagettios, for everything. , What Id do is find a club in your area, first, then see if someone will selll you, or maybe a kind heart will give you the plane. But I had to save up for engine one month, radio another. etc.

www.towerhobbies.com then scroll down to rc web directory, then to aircraft clubs and find arkansas. Good luck.

Thanks for the reply! I'm not looking for an extravagant WWII replica or anything. I have looked around and found some electric planes at Hobbyzone.com for around $89 or less. What do ya'll thank about these types of planes? The one I was looking at was called Firebird XL its not much to look at but it flyes and its in my budget. What do ya'll thank?

Thanks again!!

Im not really into electrics, but ive heard that the firebird is relatively easy to fly, Hopefully some one can comment on one of these. Good luck anyhoot

Slope, if you can save a bit more money, go with the Aerobird from Hobbyzone. It has full 3 channel operation, which might not mean anything to you now, but it will help you in a big way if you make the transition into glow-powered r/c planes....plus it will be all-around more fun to fly.

Mike

The firebird is OK, it floats around just fine, but Mr. slope just might like slope soaring better. it can go from mild to wild depending ont the wind you pick to fly in and how much weight you add to the plane.

Haven't tried it yet, but i visited a couple folks flying them a few months ago. these planes are cheap, tough, and are a blast to fly. You can get a low budget 3 chanel radio for about 90$ and a foam glider kit for about 50$ and you are set. best off all, once the glider is too beat up to fly anymore, just get a new one and move your old radio gear over to the new plane. check with your local hobby shop, he may be able to tell you when and where folks go for soaring.

Be sure to get experienced help. First flights always end in panic and a nasty crash, it is harder to learn than it looks.

A $90 budget does not leave you many options. I'd look into building a spad debonare from coroplast. Being in college I'm sure you frequent the beer distributor. He'll give you all of the old coors light signs that you want. Use them to make the plane, and look on the swap shop here and buy a basic used 4 channel radio with receiver and servos amd engine.

try this web site for some very good beginner info:

www.webpages.charter.net/rcfu/

in case you haven't heard of the SPAD before (though you will if you spend significant time in this forum), here's a link to help you out: http://www.spadtothebone.com/SPAD/

The SPAD concept created simple, durable, economical aircraft, to reduce the costs associated with this hobby, and to speed up the building process when pilots fly combat.

Hey again! Thanks for all the advice!!! I was just wanting someones opinion on this plane I am looking at. Again I have never flown a plane. Here is the address http://www.rcmodels.com/rc-cox-8212.html
Thanks for the info!!!!

God Bless!
Jared

Although I have never flown electric powered planes, I have been told they fly quite different than glow-powered aircraft. Have you decided you want electric, or did you select it due to budget constraints? Either way, I would recommend you find something which gives you control over the elevator as well. Return a few cases of beer bottles for the deposit, and save up a little more till you can afford what you really want - don't settle. It will likely make the difference between loving the hobby, and frustration.

Slope,
I checked out that link...I don't have any personal experience with that plane, but I did see a guy at the field trying to fly one....he wasn't very successful, and the plane seemed to damage easily when it crashed.

Mike

To me, electrics are a lot like decaffeinated coffee. What's the point? Just my humble opinion.