hello

i was just browising through the forums here and i am after posting in the heli section cause i will be buying a nitro heli soon butmaybe first who knows i might get a beginers plane.

i need advise on a good one though,something petrol preferably.....

what are my options and what price would one expect for a complete kit??

any help very apricated.........

RCKen put together a very good list of Trainers.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4537845/tm.htm

My favorite trainer would be the Sig Kadet LT-40.

gary thank you very much.....there is such a varity there of course like every thing else that its hard to know lol

thanks again...

are most of these petrol?

Petrol would be gasoline (US term). Most, but not all, would be fueled with a mix of nitro and methanol and oil. Some are elctric or could be made electric.

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If you want a simple answer, get a Hobbico Avistar, a Thunder Tiger 46 Pro engine, and a Spectrum or Futaba 6 channel 2.4 Ghz radio and reciever. You will also need field gear- a starter and battery, fuel pump, and an assortment of basic hand tools. Expect everything to cost in the neighborhood of $500 including incidentals. You can get into the hobby cheaper than that, but that equipment list will save you money in the long run since the plane can do basic aerobatics and the engine and radio are good enough for higher performing and more complicated models.

I see you live in Ireland DC2man. Having once been married to one of Erin's daughters and having visited the country on several occasions, I'd say that you need a model which isn't going to be blown about by all of those Westerlies coming in from across the Atlantic.

With that in mind, my recommendation is the Irvine Tutor, fitted with any reputable 40 sized engine. The Tutor has a semi-symmetrical wing and can penetrate a strong breeze without ballooning too much when turning into the wind.

There is also a very good deal where you can buy a complete trainer, engine and 2.4 Ghz radio for £250. The model is finished in blue, white and orange but I'm blowed if I can remember the name of the model! A member of my local club has one, it flies very well.

If you want a trainer that you can build from the plan upwards, there are only two or three available as far as I'm aware. Send me a PM if this is your interest.

Finally, please join your local club. Flying an R/C model is not as easy as it looks and you'll get lots of help from local enthusiasts.

Happy Landings

DD

British Model Flying Association Approved Club Level Instructor

Thats what I should of done. I just happened to be a quick learner and got bored with the LT-40 in a few weeks.

well you could look around for a wild hawk. itsone of the best tainers and can be modified to go nuts. the best part about it is that the engines in the middle facing backward so the first thing you may break would be pure visual. you can get it at nitroplanes.com for something around 85-100$. its electric but its an awsome trainer.