Will people look done on me because my first RC plane is a 90% pre built avistar?

Who cares, as long as you like what you are getting it doesn't matter what others think. Besides, ARF's are one of the most popular things around right now. Heck, I love building and yet I have more ARF's than I do kit build because I like to fly too. Just get what you think you'll enjoy and work on building them yourself when you feel like it. Just my opinion.

nope, the RTF and ARF trainers are the most common types of trainers these days. You'll fit right in with everyone else.

I don't care for ARFs, but I never look down on someone who flies them. I have a couple and don't like the way they are built, but they serve a purpose. Don't go through life thinking about what others think. 9 times out of ten, they are thinking about themselves and not what you are flying. The other time, its probably someone who wishes he was flying instead of watching.

Point is, don't worry about it. Have fun with anything you do!

hello,
well some people like to build and fly,
some like to fly without all the trouble of building from a kit, thats me i built 1 kit and will probably never build another as i dont have the patience for it.

and for most who are just starting out and not sure if they will like it an ARF is the only way to go, also if they crash an ARF its not as big a deal as if it was one they spent 50 hours on building and put there heart and soul into.

and last but not least if they look down on you for flying an ARF they need to take a look at themselves because thats no different than being prejudice against someone for race. just put it together and go fly and have fun


bassman

If someone gives you attitude becasue you have an ARF... JUST IGNORE THEM. I'm no big fan of ARFs myself, I've had a few, but I'd never give attitude to someone else about flying an ARF. At this time of year, you really can't get a built plane ready quick enough. If you want to start flying this week, you must get an ARF/RTF. Montague is basically correct, a large percentage of beginners start with an ARF trainer. You'll fit in just fine.

I think I joined the club for lazy people LOL.

In the last 4 weekends (plus a few day trips) I've seen a grand total of ONE non ARF plane there.

If anybody does, then they don't deserve you putting any thought to their opinions. If you get anybody thinking that, make sure you go up to them when they plow their 500 hour building time scale model into the ground and smile benignly.



-David C.

p.s. a few of the 8 grand jet fliers in our club also have ARF trainers for fun.

no, i have a Duraplane, and i don't care what others think of them, they are excellent trainers and can do some decent acro and are really quick for a trainer that isn't overpowered