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my first rc plane?
Hi guys (I guess)
I was searching on the internet for a nice cheap, rc airplane. I like to have an electric one because I think fuel is too complicated. Can you give me advice on a small, not-beatiful,-light, cheap, simple rc airplane? Fem |
RE: my first rc plane?
Welcome aboard, Femke.
The people in the Electric forums would probably recommend something like a Slow Stick, a Slo-V, or one of the Aerobird Challenger or Commander types. There are plenty of options of that nature. If there is a flying club nearby, there in the Netherlands, you would be well adivsed to check with the members. Often times, a member has a beginner plane that is no longer used, and can be had with reduced expense. A club is often a good source of advice, also. Best wishes, Dave Olson |
RE: my first rc plane?
your right in one sense , without some engine knowlege, starting &running glow can be confusing, however without some close attention electric can be disapointing and expensive. if with glow you hook your fuel lines up wrong , it simply wont run properly or start. with electric if you install your speed control back wards it will burn out instantly. electric will give consistent results once every thing is set up properly.
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RE: my first rc plane?
ORIGINAL: femke123 Hi guys (I guess) I was searching on the internet for a nice cheap, rc airplane. I like to have an electric one because I think fuel is too complicated. Can you give me advice on a small, not-beatiful,-light, cheap, simple rc airplane? Fem If you mean under $100 for the same list, there are quite a few 2 channel planes available. Below I list electric planes, parkflyers and e-gliders for beginners. Some come ready to fly, some are almost ready to fly (add your own radio gear) and some are kits. All of them are electric. If you are looking for your first plane, you should find something here to peak your interest. I don't recommend two channel R/T electrics, so you won't find any on the list. They can be very easy to fly and can be a lot of fun, but they can also be very easy to lose. A three channel R/E/T is a better choice as a first plane, in my opinion. If you are totally new to RC Flying, these articles may be helpful in understanding how these planes fly RC Planes Are not like RC Cars http://www.rcezine.com/cms/article.php?cat=&id=17 Stall http://www.rcezine.com/cms/article.php?cat=&id=31 Launch into the wind http://www.rcezine.com/cms/article.php?cat=&id=43 Parts of the plane and how they work http://www.rcezine.com/cms/article.php?cat=&id=54 The RC Pilots Cockpit http://www.rcezine.com/cms/article.php?cat=&id=59 Flying the Plane http://www.rcezine.com/cms/article.php?cat=&id=64 READY TO FLY STARTER PLANES - Parkflyers No building - they practically fly right out of the box Aerobird Challenger - RTF Electric I started on an Aerobird RTF. I love it and recommend it highly I have almost 250 flights on mine. It is a ready to fly package which includes the radio, charger, batteries, and all. $150 http://horizon.hobbyshopnow.com/prod...p?prod=HBZ3500 Review http://www.hobbyzonesports.com/Disco...ID=1289#Page01 Discussion Thread http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=147621 Slow-V from Parkzone Best flown in still to under 5 mph breeze Can also be flown indoors in a gym or similar space. http://h1071118.hobbyshopnow.com/pro...p?prod=PKZ1300 Discussion Thread http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_20...tm.htm#2089493 T-Hawk - RTF http://www.toytx.com/thawk3chrtf.html T-Hawk - Without Radio - add your radio and receiver http://www.readytoflyfun.com/wittran.html T-Hawk Discussion Thread http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...ighlight=THawk Easy Star - RTF http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/240025.asp Easy Star - ARF - Add you own radio gear http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/240009.asp Discussion Thread on Easy Star http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=258656 ALMOST READY TO FLY and EASY TO BUILD KITS - STARTER PLANES Some of the planes in the previous group are available ARF as indicated. Below are ARF and kit planes. You will need to buy a radio if you don't have one, so you might want to read these articles on radios. Radios. The articles are written for sailplane beginners, but all the info applies to electrics too. Entry Level Radios - If you have to go cheap http://www.rcezine.com/cms/article.php?cat=&id=44 Computer Radios - The recommended path for almost everyone http://www.rcezine.com/cms/article.php?cat=&id=65 ARF typically means you are not gluing balsa pieces together, then covering with Monocote or some other shrink film. Below are ARFs and some are very easy to build kits. In each case you must add your own radio, receiver, servos, speed control, batteries and battery charger. They all come with a motor. Slow stick Best flown in still to under 5 mph breeze Can also be flown indoors in a gym or similar space. http://horizon.hobbyshopnow.com/prod...p?prod=GWS1040 Discussion Thread http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...hreadid=122951 Tiger Moth Best flown in still to under 5 mph breeze Can also be flown indoors in a gym or similar space. http://horizon.hobbyshopnow.com/prod...p?prod=GWS1020 Review http://www.backyardflyer.com/BY/articles/tiger_moth.asp Tipsey http://www.hobby-lobby.com/tipsy.htm Review http://www.hobby-lobby.com/pdf/gr6232.pdf http://rcgroups.com/links/index.php?...at=198&id=3871 Balsa Wood Kits - If you like to build, these are highly recommended. Dandy http://www.mountainmodels.com/dandy.php Dust Stick http://www.mountainmodels.com/duskstik.php ELECTRIC GLIDERS Have you considered an electic glider? Usually larger than the typical parkflyer, they also tend to be quite stable and fly a bit slower, which makes them easy to fly. If you would like to try soaring with the birds, then an electric glider might be a good choice. These planes are launched with an electric motor. They can be flown around using the motor, like a parkflyer, or they can be flown to height, then the motor is turned off and you hunt for thermals, just like the birds. They can do loops and simple aerobatics, but are really optomized for thermal soaring. The Aerobird and the T-Hawk, which are often mentioned as first parkflyers, glide and thermal pretty well, but they come with fixed props. These planes include folding props which make the plane more streamlined and so it can glide better than a fixed propeller plane. Some are RTF which are fully built, include all the radio gear with everything installed. Battery and charger are included with the RTF planes. Some are ARFs where you assemble the simple package, then add your own radio equipment. Some are available either way. With these planes you get a good first plane, a good first electric and a good electric glider. It may not have been what you were thinking, but it may be exactly what you were looking for. Easy Star - RTF - also listed above This is a Park Glider - can be flown as parkflyer or glider http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/240025.asp Easy Star - ARF - Add you own radio gear http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/240009.asp Discussion Thread on Easy Star http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=258656 Ascent - this is a park glider ARF It can be flown as a parkflyer or a glider http://www.horizonhobby.com/Shop/ByC...ProdID=EFL1075 Review http://rcgroups.com/links/index.php?...at=237&id=4233 Spectra - 2M - RTF 78" wing span - perhaps too large for a parkflyer, but a good first e-glider http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...=LXVJ51**&P=ML Spectra ARF - http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXADK2&P=7 Electra - 2M ARF 78" wing span - perhaps too large for a parkflyer, but a good first e-glider http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXDJB2&P=7 If you are not familiar with soaring, it is a lot of fun. Flights can be as short as parkflyer flights, or can last for hours, if you find lift. This article may be helpful in understanding lift and the fun that e-gliders offer to the electric flyer. Finding Lift http://www.rcezine.com/cms/article.php?cat=&id=57 |
RE: my first rc plane?
be aware that electrics have one tendency that gas planes don't have. Be very careful when adjusting control throws, the electric motors can start up if you bump the stick. Once you have power to the engine controller and hooked up make sure the plane is properly restrained and if you do not need to work on engine disconnect the motor from the battery.
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RE: my first rc plane?
rlipsett
Good suggestion! |
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