I was wanting to get into Planes, and was wondering if there was anything like a Mini that I could start off with. I seen the Esky Nemo, but was wondering about maybe E-flight models since the LHS would have parts.

Thanks

E-Flight makes some nice planes.

I STRONGLY suggest getting an instructor. They can save you a lot of money on planes and shorten the learning curve.

I would also suggest larger, heavier planes. They will not get knocked around as much by a breeze and they are easier to see.

What I would recommend is yes getting a instructor and a buddy box. If I could tell you a undestrustable plane is a HobbyZone Firebird Commander 2 my dad was getting into flying I bought him one when I was about 11 and at that time I was flying 27c's with the 160mph upgrade. Well he ended up flying it into a intersection and it got run over 4 times and he gave me the controller (at the age of 11) and said go get it. Just cause he did not wanna look like a fool. Well needless to say it was in perfect condition. Nothing wrong at all then late bought a Yak and now is in competitions

I started out just over a year ago with a parkzone 3 channel cub had a few hard landings and broke a few $3.oo props still like flying it at the park pretty cheap too, came with everything,,even has a lipo and brushless motor and the best thing is they sell every part and cheap prices

Checkout the parkzone 3 channel planes. You can hand launch them and they fly really well. Try to go to a club first to get some help with it. You don't want it to fly for only about 12 feet and lose your investment.

The Mini Super Cub RTF is perfect for what you are looking for. I was told anyone can learn on this, and it comes with everything you need, ready to use right out of the box. I want one. http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...=Parts+Listing

Have you checked out the Multiplex EasyStar or the HobbyPeople Super Lightning? Both are foamies available as RTF's, are larger, and quite a bit more sturdy than a few of the mini's; and repair parts are available. They are three channel rigs and can be almost classed as powered gliders.

Ibought one of these to learn on, a HobbyZone version, with the automatic recovery system, and had some fun with it in the local park which is always empty in the morning. It's quite a handful in more tham 5 MPH of wind, but it's very forgiving. I'm building my nitro trainer now. By the time it's ready I should have the AMA and local club cards in hand. I can't wait.