First plane
12-13-2007 | 02:51 PM
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From: ocilla,
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RE: First plane
ok I never thought I would get so much help. It's good to see people with experience will help a youngin like me. so with that i ask what is the best rtf elec trainer that will not hur the pocket to badly
12-13-2007 | 03:14 PM
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RE: First plane
If I may interject here, consider one thing with electric. You will need more than one battery if you intend on flying more than one ten minute flight every hour or hour and a half. That means more cost. The up side of that is that you can get a relatively fast LiPo charger, but they too are expensive.. a Triton, for instance, costs I believe $125.00 Battery packs, well, buy one, and multiply by two or three, depending on how often you want to fly.
The difference between glow and electric are the initial cost. The electrics don't 'burn fuel' at $15.00 per gallon, however, you get quite a few flights for your gallon of fuel.
There are more glow RTF's available on the market at reasonable prices than there are electrics. I have a Hobbico Super Star RTF that I paid $250.00 for, new in the box. It was complete, four channel Futaba radio, servo's installed, OS LA 40 engine, again installed, linkage connected and working, and as it says, ready to fly.. well, almost, takes about a half hour to set up, install wheels, tail feathers, prop, and it's ready to go. The batteries should be charged overnight, but it's ready to fly. A quick check by a responsible authority to make sure all is right.. that the control surfaces go in the right direction, then a short, perhaps two tank engine break in process, and you are ready to fly.
I have electrics, and two of them would and could qualify as trainers. So, I think I am qualified enough to talk about this. But, you have to weigh all the issues here and choose what you prefer.
I am not trying to talk you out of something, but just to present both sides of the story to you so you can make an informed decision. Because, no matter what you choose, we are all winners because we have added another flyer to our fold.
Best of luck, and choose well!!
CGr.
The difference between glow and electric are the initial cost. The electrics don't 'burn fuel' at $15.00 per gallon, however, you get quite a few flights for your gallon of fuel.
There are more glow RTF's available on the market at reasonable prices than there are electrics. I have a Hobbico Super Star RTF that I paid $250.00 for, new in the box. It was complete, four channel Futaba radio, servo's installed, OS LA 40 engine, again installed, linkage connected and working, and as it says, ready to fly.. well, almost, takes about a half hour to set up, install wheels, tail feathers, prop, and it's ready to go. The batteries should be charged overnight, but it's ready to fly. A quick check by a responsible authority to make sure all is right.. that the control surfaces go in the right direction, then a short, perhaps two tank engine break in process, and you are ready to fly.
I have electrics, and two of them would and could qualify as trainers. So, I think I am qualified enough to talk about this. But, you have to weigh all the issues here and choose what you prefer.
I am not trying to talk you out of something, but just to present both sides of the story to you so you can make an informed decision. Because, no matter what you choose, we are all winners because we have added another flyer to our fold.
Best of luck, and choose well!!
CGr.
