Go Back  RCU Forums > RC Airplanes > Beginners
Begginer Help !! >

Begginer Help !!

Community
Search
Notices
Beginners Beginners in RC start here for help.

Begginer Help !!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-28-2003 | 01:07 PM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: irvine, CA
Default Begginer Help !!

I'm totally begginer and i have no experience with airplane.. i just bought an airplane through ebay

http://cgi.*********/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...&category=2563

is this good for begginer?

what's will be the problem when i try to make it fly?

Thanks for reading.. and help me out !
Old 07-28-2003 | 01:47 PM
  #2  
MinnFlyer's Avatar
Senior Member
My Feedback: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 28,519
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes on 9 Posts
From: Willmar, MN
Default Begginer Help !!

Your link doesn't work
Old 07-28-2003 | 06:30 PM
  #3  
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: irvine, CA
Default Begginer Help !!

http://cgi.*********/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...&category=2563


oh sorry about that.. my bad
Old 07-28-2003 | 06:30 PM
  #4  
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: irvine, CA
Default Begginer Help !!

ebay number: 3139898358


even if i wrote it right.. it shows it like that
Old 07-28-2003 | 06:52 PM
  #5  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 2,218
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Jewett, NY,
Default Begginer Help !!

austinlee2406,

I don't want to sound too sarcastic.
What's wrong with this picture??? You buy something and have no idea if its suitable for your skill level.

My question to you is what are you going to do about it if it is unsuitable???

Maybe you should actually do some research and "know" what it is you are buying!!!!
Old 07-28-2003 | 07:02 PM
  #6  
Junior Member
My Feedback: (5)
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Mendon, MA
Default Begginer Help !!

Originally posted by Crashem
austinlee2406,

I don't want to sound too sarcastic.
What's wrong with this picture??? You buy something and have no idea if its suitable for your skill level.

My question to you is what are you going to do about it if it is unsuitable???

Maybe you should actually do some research and "know" what it is you are buying!!!!
everyone who starts out usually buys a crappy product and gets burned, this guy simply wants us to help him out so that he doesn't get burned for the cost of that airplane. Which by the way is a megatech airstrike and is a legitimate POS according to the flight experts on this and every other forum. Fact of the matter is that that mother simply doesn't fly very well even in the hands of an expert flier because it has way too much wingloading and is underpowered for its size, so the fact of the matter is, it's gonna be tough trying to learn on that thing, and after about 1 or 2 "flights", you'll be looking for a new plane.
Old 07-28-2003 | 07:13 PM
  #7  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 2,218
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Jewett, NY,
Default Begginer Help !!

"everyone who starts out usually buys a crappy product and gets burned, this guy simply wants us to help him out so that he doesn't get burned for the cost of that airplane. "

REALLY everyone just starting out gets burned lol

One thing we agree on the airstrike is a POS.

Thats why a little research BEFORE you buy is so important.

Ignorance and stupidity or not one and the same... (Even though it may appear so at times)
Old 07-28-2003 | 07:31 PM
  #8  
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: irvine, CA
Default Begginer Help !!

hmm.. i guess i'm trouble lol.. so is it impossible me to fly that thing? it looked really fun on video.. and it says it goes 45 mph.. and i thought that will be enough for it...
Old 07-28-2003 | 07:38 PM
  #9  
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: irvine, CA
Default Begginer Help !!

btw what is POS?
Old 07-28-2003 | 07:58 PM
  #10  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 4,987
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Laurel, MD,
Default Begginer Help !!

Piece (or pile) Of $#!7.
Old 07-29-2003 | 12:13 AM
  #11  
Mitek's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 183
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Sacramento, CA
Default my 2c

If you're a beginner, and even you want to fly electric, I would recommend a larger trainer-type gas plane. The best choice in my opinion is the Cadet Lt-40 :thumbup: . Smaller planes are just too squirrelly for beginners. If you don't have the flying space or the money to go gas (although I highly recommend buying this plane if it is the only gas plane you'll ever buy) then look and ask around for a good electric trainer. I'm not much into electric, so I can't give you an example. As for the plane you own now, you might want to keep it to fly it later when you acquire some more flying skills.
Old 07-29-2003 | 01:14 AM
  #12  
Junior Member
My Feedback: (5)
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Mendon, MA
Default Begginer Help !!

a good example of an electric trainer would be the slow stick by gws. Light, fat, slow, and lots of fun, even for me.
Old 07-29-2003 | 11:07 AM
  #13  
My Feedback: (4)
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 5,550
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
From: Hubbardston, MA
Default Begginer Help !!

Austin,
You bought the plane, you might as well try to fly it. Just don't expect much from it. And do not judge RC flying on what that plane does, or doesn't do!

You can start with electrics, don't have to go glow. The GWS Slow Stick is a great electric trainer. A lot of people have learned to fly with one. And the RC equipment can be big enough to fit in larger planes later.
Dennis-
Old 07-29-2003 | 07:01 PM
  #14  
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: irvine, CA
Default Begginer Help !!

yea.. i heard that if i dont' know how to control gas plane.. it would be really dangerous so i'll refrain from Gas planes.. i'll start with electric one... anyone wants to recommend me what good electric plane is ? i prefer RTF
Old 07-29-2003 | 07:28 PM
  #15  
Mitek's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 183
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Sacramento, CA
Default Begginer Help !!

The big question about gas planes is do you have a flying club nearby. Flying gas isn't dangerous if you have an instructor, which, with the help of a "buddy box" can take the plane whenever you mess up. But if you want to try flying electric, go for it!
Old 07-30-2003 | 04:09 AM
  #16  
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: irvine, CA
Default Begginer Help !!

no instructor for me unfortuantely.. that's why =)

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.