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Old 06-12-2009 | 12:43 PM
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Hello all,
I seem to have some interest lately in trying my luck with a plane. My love is for heli's and that's what I fly. I would want something slow maybe not real easy. I kind of get a kick out of "realflight sim" when it comes to planes but I never ever in my life have flown one. I'm thinking slower cause I really don't fly nutsy. I don't want to grow out of it too fast either. Don't want something I have to spend a whole lot of time on cause I don't how often or how addicting this will become. Ispend a lot of time with my heli's.I like the bi-planes but they seem very touchy on the sim as opposed to a single plank. I know there are a lot of suggestions here for beginners but thought I would get some more thoughts on my particular situation. Definitely electric, RTF, 2.4 and fairly easy to put back together. I think I can handle the4 Channels. Do they make or would someone recommend something I should be looking at? Thanks for any input on this, I've been thinking about it for a while now and I have the feeling I'll be pulling the trigger soon.
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let's see something slow.. hmm the best one probably is "Slowstick", but continue practicing on sims as well. you can also try the Supercub or the Easy Star.
Old 06-12-2009 | 01:33 PM
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check wattflyer.com they are more about electrics and may have a section that deals with the type of plane you are looking for....

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My beginner electric was/is the T-28 Trojan. This was after learning on a NexStar nitro though. Since you mentioned the Sim, download one from the Knifeedge site and see what you think. They're fun to fly through intermediate level and forgiving, but a handful to land in wind over 5-6 like most foamies.
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sims will definitely help you with the reflex. t-28 trojan is a good heli. but for design and functionality wise, i'd go for the [link=http://www.twift.com/RC%20Toys%20&%20Hobby/TW748%20F4U%20Corsair%20-%20Warplane%20RC%20Plane.html]F4U corsair[/link]
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Multiplex mini mag!

Easy as that can be set up 3ch or 4ch very nice flying and looking plane!!

Andrew
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<span style="font-size: larger;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;">Robert ... try the ModelTech Fledgling. Its nice and easy ...</span></span>
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ORIGINAL: esselte

sims will definitely help you with the reflex. t-28 trojan is a good heli. but for design and functionality wise, i'd go for the [link=http://www.twift.com/RC%20Toys%20&amp;%20Hobby/TW748%20F4U%20Corsair%20-%20Warplane%20RC%20Plane.html]F4U corsair[/link]
T-28 is a "plane" and is a little easier to see, easier to fly, and easier to land than the F4U. Both very good planes, but I would recomend the T-28 first.

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