Good morning all,

This is my first post here so thought I'd introduce myself,
My name is gary and up until 1pm yesterday had never flown a RC Plane, I'd always fancied it and eventually ordered myself an Hobbyzone Aerobird 3 and within 1 hour of it arriving yesterday I was standing in the field nervously awaiting the first flight, all I can say is what a fantastic buzz, it really was exhilerating until sadly on my 3rd flight I landed 'heavy' and broke off the left tail plane.

So now I have 1 x new wing, 2 x Tails, 1 x Prop, 1 x Canopy, 1 x Battery, 1 x Band bag & various other screws and spares ordered but sadly I have to wait 7-10 days for delivery, and I'm absolutely itching to get airbourne again.

Can you have more fun for £79.00 ? I don't think so !

Regards,

Gary.

Good morning and wlecome to the fun of flight. In most cases it only gets better as you go, but also costs a little more and well worth it I think. Take it slow and have fun.

Welcome to RCU!
Feel free to ask a lot of questions. There are people here who have been building and/or flying for a very long time and are ready and willing to help.

g-day mate

it realy is an awsum hobby it does get a bit expencive at the start but its all lurning don't give up on it just because you crash a bit happy flying

simmo

I think I learn't my first lesson yesterday, In hindsight It was probably too windy for flying as it was getting buffeted around all over the place when at a decent altitude and was practically hovering stationary on full throttle when facing into the wind.

I'll learn

hello again
yes the aro bird is not made for flying in any wind what so ever especialy when lurning
the aro bird is also very easy to fix with clear packing tape and tooth picks it saves a bit of money
good luck with your next flight

simmo

More fun for 79 pounds? Not unless she was a midget

Welcome to RCU!

TheUnFitOne,
Welcome to RCU. Grab a cup of coffee, pull up a chair, and join the discussions here!!!!! You won't find a better group of people anywhere on the internet. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have!!!!

Ken

Thats one of the problems of the hobby is self control. Not flying when you know you shouldn't. But flying sometimes overpowers reason and you just gotta get out and fly! lol

Welcome to the forums! I am new as well, but there is no finer bunch of individuals to help you out than at rcuniverse.com!

Seriously. Welcome to the group! I just joined a few weeks/2 months ago; I just got my first plane as well. I've asked a REDICULOUS amount of questions in this forum, and have gotten great answers every time, and from people with lots of experience. This hobby is totally ADDICTING; I've spent hours on the computer in the forum, at the online hobby store, and flying my simulator, waiting for better weather.

Your plane is similar to my Uncle's first plane; he said it shouldn't fly in any wind, especially not over 5mph. I got a glow plane, and my engine weighs as much as your whole plane I think!

Build a kit... you'll be a little more cautious.

Welcome to the board, TheUnFitOne.

somegeek

Welcome to RCU and to one of the most addictive hobbies in the world.

ROFLMAO!!!

Welcome to RCU, TheUnFitOne.

The best thing you can do for yourself, your pocket book, your significant other, and your enjoyment of this addictive hobby, is to enlist the aid of an experienced flyer or instructor.

Clubs are a great resource, where you can easily find like minded flyers and instructors.

And get a good SIM program !!!!!! I use Aerofly Pro Deluxe. And use it faithfully !!!!!! There is no other better way to keep sharp and practice than a good sim. They are worth every penny in saved parts costs. You can try all those stunts you want to learn and not break a thing, just hit the space bar and you are flying again good as new. And during those crappy weather days it is fun to still be able to fly. I still find myself dusting off my MS FS2004, FSX and Combat FS once in awhile on a lousy day or in the evening, just for a little fun!

Welcome. I've asked a lot of questions on here, and I'm probably the biggest pain in the ace here! But these guys are great. They've really helped me out. So , feel free to ask anything.

whilst sims are good for basic training, i suggest you join a local club and find someone to instruct you (this will probably prevent you having to order so many replacement parts)

do you have AMA insurance? (sorry to burst the bubble)

anyway, congrats on the flights, feels good to get that buzz of adrenaline dont it?

The AMA has opened a chapter in England? Wow!

I was going to say the same thing. Thank Opjose!!!!

Ken

Cheers guys, about as warm a welcome as you can get without actually putting a beer in my hand !

I'll keep you posted with 'flight day 2' of my RC flying experience.

My plan is in 4 x stages as this :-

i) Get 100% to grips with the Aerobird 3 then...
ii) Buy a Parkzone FW190 and get really good with that, then...
iii) Buy a RTF or ARTF EDF and learn how to fly that, then...
iv) BUILD ! a twin EDF A-10 and get to grips with that

Does that sound reasonable ?

I wouldn't jump into edf that quick. They will go much faster than the Aerobird 3 and Parkzone FW190. I’m not sure about what plane will work well but maybe see if their are any local clubs and what they fly.

Good luck and have fun.

May I suggest a stryker or similar high speed prop plane in between the 190 and the edf's?

If you can get past the stryker's higher power versions, you'll be in good tune for an edf, I'd think.

J

Are the EDF's really that quick ?, I've only seen mpegs on the internet and it's difficult to judge the speed.

(this is what I had in mind in 2 x planes time :- http://www.brentfordrc.co.uk/scripts...idproduct=1164)

Yes.

Even the brushless Stryker is very fast.

I wonder if they will start fitting, say, the spitfire or the mustang with brushless. Add the combat modules on, and you've got a lot of fun.