First Rc Airplane?
 

I have never owned a rc airplane, but i am going to get one. I know the basics and ive used simulators before. Is the eflite mini ultra stick a good beginner aircraft?
Thanks

RE: First Rc Airplane?
 

I don't think the Ultra Stick is a good beginners plane. I suggest you look into the Hawk Sky by Nitoplanes or Easy Star by Mutiplex. I've flown both and as a trainer they are durable and fly well. Banana Hobbies also makes one of similar design, but they have had problems providing good customer service. The pusher design can handle hard landing better than the the tractor designs. I also suggest you buy an extra battery, that way you can use one for flying, while charging the other. Also take a 2" wide roll of packing tape to do field repairs. At our local airfield many guys have started learning to fly using these planes.

RE: First Rc Airplane?
 

Ok, thanks. Also, how well could you really repair an aircraft such as a trainer, not severe damage, just little things breaking. (Which will very well happen being a noob) For my cars and heli all I'd have to do is make a litlle trip to my hobby store and get replacement parts. I'm guessing that rc aircraft are not truly 100 percent fixable? Sorry I'm new to this.

RE: First Rc Airplane?
 

If you looking for a model that will have local support from a hobby shop near you, look to see what models your local hobby shops (LHS) sells. I like the Hobbyzone Super Cub LP for starters. Great first plane, easy to fly and tough!

I drove mine into the ground nose first from about 40-50 ft up. It was back up flying after about 10 min of "field repair".

If you decide on the Super Cub LP, Call Teds Hobbies on N Going st off the 5, they should have them and most of the parts in stock.

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

RE: First Rc Airplane?
 

Not a Pro, but just like you a true beginner.

We all will tell you what we like as a beginner plane.

I was told the HZ HBZ4900 rc Champ, $89.95 everything to get you started Excluding the ac power plug, that would mean 99% to get you started. Optional parts are Modifications that are endless.

Will come with a free spare battery , a lipo system, 2.4 binary system.

Super light plane, theCub is the next step up I am sure, just a prefrence.

If a wing breaks 15.00 shipped is not bad, a tail or Rudder 10.00 shipped etc, vs a repair. with Gorella, or ca glues.

Now for a glider Plane I do no tthink that is a true Beginner's plane. I as wellgot a Wild hawk 1/2 the price and know its not the best, of the E-star, multiplex,

I guess like I said, we all have our one's we like to recommend.


I wonder the bigger is better, or smaller is better. Its how much time, we take to learn, learn, learn, a rushed hobby is always failure.

Just my opinion. thank you.

RE: First Rc Airplane?
 

This conversation comes up a lot, and the plane that always gets recommended is the Hobby Zone Super Cub. It's the lowest cost item I know of that actually flies and lands like a real airplane. It can handle a little bit of wind (Under 10 mph) and can take a beating. If you must learn to fly all by yourself this is the plane to use. The Ultra Stick is a great flyer but it's faster in both flying speed and maneuvering and it doesn't have the self-correcting characteristics of a trainer.

RE: First Rc Airplane?
 

It sounds like you want to go electric so the Super Cub that has been recommended is a good one. Another great option is the E-flite Apprentice as well as the Hobbico Nexstar Mini EP or the Hobbico Switch EP. All come from good companies so they will work as-is and there will be support if there is a problem.

I would avoid buying the really low-cost stuff from less reputable companies. These sometimes need modification to make them fly well, the instructions are lousy, quality is spotty and support is almost non-existent. An experienced flyer may accept this as a trade-off for the low cost but it can be a hassle for a beginner. I have seen a number of beginners get frustrated and give up on the hobby because they bought stuff like that. If they had bought from a better manufacturer, they would of had a much more positive experience.

Another thing you will want to do is visit your local club and see what is popular for a trainer there.<br type="_moz" />

RE: First Rc Airplane?
 

As for what repairs can be done at the field, a roll of packing tape will cure any tears in the covering. A bottle of thin CA will cure any minor breakages that are field repairable. Any repair that needs more than a piece of tape or a drop or two of glue should probably be done at home where a careful inspection can be made. Also, you'll have more tools (clamps and such) to hold parts together while epoxy hardens, etc.....
It's really a personal call, though, I guess that technically, you could build a plane at the field. :eek:

RE: First Rc Airplane?
 

Alright, thanks! Ill be making a trip to my LHS and see what they have for trainers and what they think is good. I will also take a look at what planes they have parts for. Lucky for me I have two hobby stores nearby! Electric is the way I'm going because I am set up with chargers, batts, etc for my rc electric cars.

RE: First Rc Airplane?
 

Jet..perfect fit