As the title says I have been flying a Heli for about a year now and am thinking about a plane for a bit of cross training and for something that does not fall from the sky the moment you get somthing wrong

I have a fair amount of spare kit lying about which includes, a 35A scorpion brushless esc, 3xSG90 servos, a 2x 11.1v 1345mAh lipos (+ the two 2500mAh ones my 450 uses) a AR6100e reciever and a gyro ( not sure what you would use it for on a plane)

Idealy something that uses these bits would be good as it would save me money. So far I have seen 3 planes that seem to be feasable, in order of cost they are

Multiplex MiniMag

Multiplex Gemini

Multiplex Acromaster

I have Phoenix and have been trying out the Acromaster and can do circuits in wind ect but as with the heli's its only a simulation ( oddly I find a real heli far easier to fly).

What do you guys think of these and do you have any other sugestions ?

Welcome to RCU,

Of the three Multiplex models you mention, I believe the Gemini would be a good choice for you. The Acromaster is a wonderful, aerobatic model, but it is larger and heavier, and would require a more powerful motor and a ESC capable of 45 - 55 amps. I believe you would be rather bored with the Mini-mag, as it does not come equipped with ailerons, (they can be added through modification), and it is a smaller size. The Gemini can use your available bits and pieces and should be very agile with the proper motor. Multiplex manufactures very durable airplane models using Elapor foam which assembles with standard CA glues. You can't go wrong with any of them.

Jesse

Thanks, I am wavering between the Minimag and the Gemini, I don't want to bite off more than I can chew though with the Gemini. One of my concerns is how good they are in wind. It's rarely calm where I live in the sw of the UK, as I understand it a higher wing loading is better for wind. The other thought I had was using my spare Gaui 210 gyro in rate mode to stabilise the plane in roll? would this work ?

I also have a 18A hobbywing ESC and some 1350mAh batteries that could be used in the minimag, decisions decisions !

For windy conditions, I would then go with the Acromaster. It is larger and heavier, and would handle the wind well. If you set up mild throws on any of these planes, they will fly well-mannered. I fly a 16 oz Airfoilz Yak from 3DX hobbies, and it handles the wind well. Being a heli pilot, you probably already have a good touch on the transmitter sticks, and won't over control. I have heard of gyros being used on fixed wing aircraft, but I have not tried it myself. I don't think you will have a problem handling one of these planes.

Jesse