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Old 02-16-2008 | 07:06 PM
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what do u sugest for a good beginner plane
Old 02-16-2008 | 07:22 PM
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Old 02-16-2008 | 07:43 PM
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I went for the Tower Trainer 40. Price is right & I heard good things about it. It's your first plan, you're probably crash it at least once so don't invest too much money.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...I=LXCXF4**&P=0
Old 02-16-2008 | 07:54 PM
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Get a "real" plane like th eone mentioned above and don't waste your money on a toy like the Slo-V mentioned in your other thread.

Even more important, GET AN INSTRUCTOR !!
Old 02-16-2008 | 07:59 PM
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why is the slo v a toy?
Old 02-16-2008 | 08:05 PM
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my first was a alpa 40 great plane with it was around 280 i think. all i had to do was charge the plane and put gas in it and i was flying very quick

there is a sticky at the top of the fourm you should really look at
Old 02-16-2008 | 08:39 PM
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It all depends on what your situation is. If you live near a club and plan to join it then you probably want to get a nitro-powered trainer. If you live out in the boondocks and a club really isn't an option with the price of gas being $3 a gallon then you might want to consider a parkflyer of some sort to learn with.

Park flyers are cheaper and a little more durable than nitro-trainers. No matter what you choose its best to get someone to help you. If that is not possible you can learn with a parkflyer without help, but you are sure to crash it a zillion times like I did.

If you don't plan to get help them do NOT get a nitro-trainer for sure. You are guaranteed to destroy it within the first 20 seconds, plus they are dangerous.

I've started a webpage to try and help out beginners. Here is a page about beginner airplanes that may be helpful to you. [link=http://www.hooked-on-rc-airplanes.com/best-rc-airplane.html]Beginner Airplanes[/link]
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I like the Slo-V myself, I've been considering buying one for indoor flying.
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If you don't plan to get help them do NOT get a nitro-trainer for sure. You are guaranteed to destroy it within the first 20 seconds, plus they are dangerous.

Or an electric that's any larger or more powerful than a park flyer. I think the Hobbyzone Cub would be better than a Slo-V if you're looking for that type of plane. When possible, I feel that a nitro powered trainer, or 25 to 60 sized electric (IF you can afford it and can live with the LiPo batteries) and assistance from a club would be the best bet. You don't tire from those too quickly. The initial outlay is a fair sum, but it's also less expensive over time if you intend to stay in the hobby long-term.

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ya well im just looking for a slow flying electric plane to learn with.
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Ok, here's your answer:

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=HBZ7100

You may want to invest in a simulator first. Otherwise, you'd probably be smart to use the ACT feature on your first few flights. Good luck.

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which planes have act
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Ok, here's your answer:

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=HBZ7100

You may want to invest in a simulator first. Otherwise, you'd probably be smart to use the ACT feature on your first few flights. Good luck.

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don't use the act feature until the plane is a few hundred feet in the air, I really wouldn't use it at all. it tends to activate at the wrong times making you lose control of the plane and causing a crash.
Old 02-16-2008 | 10:57 PM
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The super cub looks like a very good airplane. I like the ATC and the fact that it is a slow flyer.
Old 02-16-2008 | 11:01 PM
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the Super Cub is an awesome plane!!! it flies relly well and is easy to land and take off. for the price I don't think there is many out there that can beat it.
Old 02-16-2008 | 11:05 PM
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Dose anyone know if i will be able to use the super cub transmitter fof other planes?
Also will it fly at 6500 feet? Is it good for beginner pilots?
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http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...=LXNVC0**&P=ML check out this plane if your buying a plane for the radio gear. if you get the Super Cub the radio is pretty much just good for that plane. it's only a 3 ch if you wanted to upgrade planes to a 4 ch you couldn't use that radio gear. I don't think you would have any problems at that elevation, I've flown mine from sea level to 3500 ft and it flies the same.
Old 02-16-2008 | 11:19 PM
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ko but will the super cub fly at high altutide
Old 02-16-2008 | 11:25 PM
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I eddited my earlier post, but I don't think you should have a problem.
Old 02-16-2008 | 11:27 PM
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is it durable
Old 02-16-2008 | 11:36 PM
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it has held up very good to my less then smooth landings, I did break off the tail section trying to fly it in 20+MPH winds and loosing control on take off and looping it into the street. but that could have been glued, but I just bought a new bare fuselage for $20.99 at my LHS and swapped out the radio gear. since then I've had no problems. even if I did break something the main wing is only $19.99, the tail wings are $11.99 and the nose cowl is $4.99, props are $2.99 so parts are really affordable if you crash bad before you get it down.
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I fly at 6800 feet, and one guy was flying an electric Super Cub one day, and it seemed to do pretty good. He hand launched it, and took off from a dirt runway. I tried a Hobbyzone Firebird CommanderII, and it was OK, but I had trouble with radio interference, and it was only a two channel.

I am partial to gas power myself, if you have a good place to fly (50 acre wheatfield and a road for a landing strip) or a good flying club location, I'd try to invest a little bit more and get a trainer plane that comes with some flight sim software. Hobbico Nexstar is a good one.

If you dont have a lot of room, then an electric park flyer is probably the best choice. If you are like me, your first plane won't be your last one, so whatever you get, try to learn as much as you can with it before you have to replace it

You may be able to find a good used RTF plane here on RCU and a cheap flight sim program too.

Good Luck.
Old 02-17-2008 | 07:01 AM
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You are going to do this on your own aren't you? I bet you there is a club close by at Park City
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Try these guys for some help.......
http://uterc.org/
http://www.southdavismodelers.org/
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Whilst I appreciate you want to fly high as a learner not sure why you want to fly it at 6500 feet as at 1 1/2 miles away you'll of lost sight of the plane long before that as it dissapears as spec into the distance !!!!!!!!!!!
The Super Cub is an excellent plane to learn on but get a simulator as well even if it's a cheap one as it'll save numerous crashes just with learning the orientation if nothing else and use the ACT when you 1st start,I know it saved my plane at least 3 times and would have totalled it without !!!!!


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