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Look for a begginer RTF
i am looking for a plane that is ready to fly and is reltivly cheap, this will be my first plane
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RE: Look for a begginer RTF
There are several RTF 40 sized in the 280 dollar range. I know the hanger 9 alpha RTF is 289 or so--that's everything but the field equipment. I'm sure tower has comparible deals, maybe even cheaper. You'll need fuel, a fuel pump, glow igniter, and chicken stick at minimum to get you flying. Another 40-50 dollars.
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RE: Look for a begginer RTF
i am looking for an electric one,
what are the advantages of having a glow one? |
RE: Look for a begginer RTF
hey guys im thinking about starting into the airplane rc hobby do you think that the nexstar is a good rtf to start in the hobby. By the way7 i have a rc10gt truck and i wanted to know if the glow igniter that i use with the car will work on the plane. other thing. why do i have to purchase a fuel pump? cant i just fill the tank with a fuel bottle like on nitro cars? thx a lot
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RE: Look for a begginer RTF
ORIGINAL: kclv1988 i am looking for an electric one, what are the advantages of having a glow one? How much space do you have for flying? If you have totally clear space of at least 600'X600', about 9 square acres, approx 6 square football/soccer fields, then I can recommend one class of plane. Call this class 1 - CL1 If your space is more like 200X200 (one square acre) then a different plane is in order. Call this class 2 - CL2 If it is less than that, different again. This we will call this class 3 - CL3 These are my own designations and are based on my subjective ranking of the space a new flyer should have when learning on his own. An experienced flyer can fly faster planes in smaller spaces, but a new flyer wants to have more space so you are not in a constant state of panic trying to turn. Now, you can get above the edges of the field and expand your space, but if you lose control, you drop in woods, on top of kids or smash someone's windshield. If that windshield is in a car is traveling down a road when you hit the windshield, you could cause an accident or worse. So much for space. You get the idea. I don't recommend pretty planes as first planes. They are too easy to break, too hard to fix and look bad in short order. So you won't see any especially pretty or true scale planes. Make one of those your second or third plane. I also don't recommend two channel R/T electrics, so you won't find any on the list. If you want one of these, I would suggest the Firebird series from HobbyZone. They can be very easy to fly and can be a lot of fun, but they can also be very easy to lose. You should plane to fly them in dead calm air when you are first starting. I feel a high wing three channel R/E/T plane is your best choice for a first plane. R/E/T will require a little more learning than the two channel R/E planes but is a better choice as a first plane, in my opinion. These use the same control inputs as more advanced planes and can be flown in more wind once you have mastered them in calm conditions. Six Keys to Success for new e-flyers http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=355208 READY TO FLY STARTER PLANES - Electric Parkflyers No building - they practically fly right out of the box These also glide well so you can thermal soar with them under the right conditions. Slow-V from Parkzone - $140 - Space CL2/3 Best flown in still to under 5 mph breeze. This is the best choice for people who only have a small space to fly or who have an indoor place to fly, such as 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 Video http://users.cwnet.com/dhsc19/Slo_V_Aerobatics.wmv Night fly module on a Slo-V http://rc-galaxy.com/messageboard/mb...ViewMsg&num=-8 T-Hawk - RTF - Excellent Value - $170 - space CL1 Comes with extra wing, tail and battery Flies well and stands up to hard landings Can be flown on 27 MHz or 72 MHz 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 Videos http://www.readytoflyfun.com/thawkvideos.html Easy Star - RTF - $180 - Space CL1 Believe this goes easily back in the box to keep in the car Super tough foam. Comes with 72 MHz radio in the US. Good parkflyer and a good glider Radio in RTF package can be used to fly other planes 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 Video - touch and gos http://plawner.org/video/easygo.wmv Video - Testing the plane's behavior http://plawner.org/video/easystar.wmv Aerobird Challenger - RTF Electric - $150 - Space CL1 Great keep in the car plane - take off the wing and it goes back in the box! I started on an Aerobird RTF. I have over 350 flights on my Aerobirds. I also thermal and slope soar this plane. Flies well and stands up to hard landings. Their add on fun accessories for night flying, air to air combat and drop module add to the fun! 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 Video http://www.parkflyers.com/html/aerobird_video.html Ask away! |
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