the 18th is my brothers birthday and he always wanted a plane so im going to get him one. just alittle backround on him. about 8 years ago he had a nitro trainer. started it once never flew it left the nitro in it for about a year never touched it. couldnt start it and didnt know why. long story short plane end up getting destroyed. and he never got to fly it.

so this year i decided it time for me to get him a nice present for once. right now i have a $130 dollar budget. his girlfriend said she would chip in idk how much. so im looking for a RTF for around 200. i was looking at these right now.

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There was a similar post by someone on a budget. Several of us suggested the Tower Trainer 40. They sell it normally for $69.99 or something like that, which is a deal.. it's a great trainer. That's the sale price, by the way. It will require a radio, servos, and an engine. The Tower 46 is right around $85.00.

If you think he will stick with the hobby, I would suggest you get a good 2.4 GHz radio system with multiple model memories. I own and use both the Spektrum DX6i and the DX7. Both are fine radios. I also recommend the Airtronics RDS8000 which is also 2.4 GHz and is reasonably priced.

You can get quality servos such as the Airtronics 94102Z for right around $10 each, and you will need four of them.

Glue, both epoxy and CA will cost you another about $20.00 (more likely less) and you will have a complete package and ready fly after maybe 10 hours or so of assembly time. You will need fuel and a glow igniter.. and he should be ready to fly.

If he has never flown, just about everyone on here will recommend that he work with an instructor at a local club. Most likely they will require AMA membership to cover insurance issues.

Another thought is to call or visit a local club and talk to someone there with experience and get some advice as to what the club is using with regard to radio systems. Don't fall for brand name issues that some will give you because all the major radio systems are pretty much the same and are the very best quality. I only recommended what I use because that's what I use. Any system will work as long as what you get is compatible with what the instructors at the local club are using.. that seems to steer most people toward a radio system type. Get what works and what will help him learn to fly and you will be very happy with whatever you choose.

Best of luck.

CGr.

i dont have the money for a larger plane and he doesnt have the room to store it anywhere. the reason for wanting to go with parkzone is our LHS stock replacement parts and what not. although i just notice tower has the easy pay option

Just so you know, those two planes are the new Ultra Micro size. That means tiny.

They are small enough ti sit in the palm of your hand. Notice how they look next to the AA Batteries in the picture below.

You might be better off with theis:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXVVX2&P=ML

or this

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=HBZ7300

sweet thanks. comes with a decent radio to. i have the 2 channel tactic for my cars. i love it

My 2 cents worth..... Parkzone makes some great electric RTF planes . I have the Corsair asnd a buddy of mine has the Mustang and the Trojan.... all great flying planes.
The Cub by Parkzone also has great reviews and is in your price range. It comes with all radio gear, brushless motor and lipo battery.... completley RTF.

http://www.parkzone.com/Products/Def...ProdID=PKZ4500

Good luck
Cheers
Curt

While I have no experience with the Flyzone Piper Cub, I would bet that it is a great starter plane.

I do own the SuperCub LP that Minnflyer had a link to. This is still one of my favorite airplanes to fly, and I have several! I can't remember the last time I went to the field and didn't bring the Super Cub along. I find that the Super Cub is good for relaxing flying at around 1/3 throttle, and it is a lot of fun at full throttle.

Last year, I had my 8 year old son flying the Super Cub some as well- it flies very nice.

I say get the Super Cub LP RTF that Minnflyer linked to. It's a great plane to get started with, has lipos for plenty of power and runtime, and is a great plane.

May 18, is my Birthday too, am I gonna get a plane too as my Escapade got crashed[:@]

Mody

For the money you have you will love the Super Cub. It's easy to fly for a beginner. Parts are very easy to find. Parts are reasonably priced. If your not sure if he will stick with the hobby, you don't want to spend allot of cash. Most newbies think they want a small plane, because it would be easier to fly. SMALLER IS NOT EASIER. Bigger planes will take the wind better and give you more opportunities to get out and fly.

Good Luck