Is there an RTF that will fly in a backyard?
07-18-2003 | 11:18 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
From: FLORIDA
Is there an RTF that will fly in a backyard?
I've been taking lessons on a trainer at the local flying field and want something that'll fly in my backyard for extra practice. Any suggestions?
Robert
Robert
07-19-2003 | 12:09 AM
#3
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
From: FLORIDA
Is there an RTF that will fly in a backyard?
I really like the tiger moth although I'm looking more for an RTF. If I can find an inexpensive flightpack for the tiger moth I would jump on it. I'm into electrics although I've been training on a glow engine trainer. Alot of the RTF's are inexpensive but I don't know how they do in a backyard about 50x 50 like mine. Thanks for the suggestion!
Robert
Robert
07-19-2003 | 12:31 AM
#4
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 810
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
From:
Is there an RTF that will fly in a backyard?
There are no RTF's that you can fly in an average size backyard...Only ARF's and a few kits.
The Tigermoth is a great one and my favorite of all that I've had. I think I had 2 or 3 of them a couple months ago...
You can get the flight pack for about $90 plus $10 for the crystal...Then add $15 for a charger and $55 for the airplane. That's $170 assuming you use your Tx...That's also about 2 hours of assembly.
Flying that 'moth out in the street on all those calm summer nights last year is something I will always remember. I'm not sure if I have ever had as much fun since...
The Tigermoth is a great one and my favorite of all that I've had. I think I had 2 or 3 of them a couple months ago...
You can get the flight pack for about $90 plus $10 for the crystal...Then add $15 for a charger and $55 for the airplane. That's $170 assuming you use your Tx...That's also about 2 hours of assembly.
Flying that 'moth out in the street on all those calm summer nights last year is something I will always remember. I'm not sure if I have ever had as much fun since...
07-19-2003 | 12:56 AM
#5
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
From: FLORIDA
Is there an RTF that will fly in a backyard?
Thanks for the suggestion. I say a tiger moth with a flight pack online for $300. I knew that had to be high.
Thanks!
Robert
Thanks!
Robert
07-19-2003 | 11:18 AM
#9
My Feedback: (4)
Is there an RTF that will fly in a backyard?
A GWS Tiger Moth or Cub will fly in that 50 X 50 foot circle. It will be tight though. You're going to have to stay on the controls constantly, and if you're just learning, I don't think it'll work for you. 
You need a bigger area (ballpark down the street?), or get a flight simulator.
Dennis-
You need a bigger area (ballpark down the street?), or get a flight simulator.
Dennis-
07-19-2003 | 11:42 AM
#10
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
From: FLORIDA
Is there an RTF that will fly in a backyard?
Nice setup Dan. I appreciate all the advice and comments. I guess I assumed that a plane a quarter the size of my trainer would be more manuverable. I'll probably just get some more practice at the field first. I'm sure looking forward to having abackyard flyer though. I have to drive half an hour to the field. Of course I've heard of people driving even farther so I can't complain. 
Maybe when I get a good 10 years of flying under my belt I'll try helicopters. I know they'll fly in my yard. Just a matter of keeping the thing in the air. I here there hard to learn on.
Anyway, thanks for you help.
Robert
Maybe when I get a good 10 years of flying under my belt I'll try helicopters. I know they'll fly in my yard. Just a matter of keeping the thing in the air. I here there hard to learn on.Anyway, thanks for you help.
Robert
