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56 days until my birthday! And as you all probably know, its about time to give out that list. Im getting my first plane (Ive already joined a field, and got an instructor, so dont worry). So, I just need final confirmation on things to get. So heres the list:

Towerhobbies:
Great Planes Spinner 3" Nylon Aluminum White $6.79
Master Airscrew 12x5 S-2 G/F Nylon Gray Propeller $3.49 (3)
Tower Hobbies #64 Rubber Bands 1/4 lb $1.59
Hobbico Voltwatch2 4.8V/6V Rx Battery Monitor $9.99
Tower Hobbies TOWER Power Starter 12V Deluxe $18.99
Tower Hobbies Hand-Crank Fuel Pump $9.99
Dubro 4-Way Socket Wrench XL $7.19
Great Planes Silicone Fuel Tubing Standard 3' $2.19 (2)
Great Planes Filling Station Can Fitting Set $4.60

Horizonhobby:
Alpha 60 Trainer, RTF $389.99
2-Cycle Sport Plug $4.99 (2)

Things I have:
Glow starter
ill buy fuel at LHS
club/instructor
12v battery for starter

So tell me if thats everything. If these something im missing please tell me. I dont want to get all this stuff and go to the field and realize I dont have something.

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I seem to forget my windex and paper towel (for cleanup) more than anything else. Also a set of safty sticks is a mandatory in my mind unless there is already some at your field.

Best of luck,

Del

P.S. Don't forget the thermos of coffee.

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And a large trash bag...don't ask what for. <evil grin>

Dr.1

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A field box to carry your gear http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXL417&P=ML

Lots of luck.

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SO as far as stuff you get at the hobby shop, my list is good?

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Which club did you join?

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I joined RCMB (Radio Control modelers Of Baltimore) Its located in Parkton.

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Something else to put on your wish list. If you are going to make multiple flights I highly reccommend this.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXWW16&P=ML

Happy flying

Del

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Im getting the voltwatch2 thing, so Ill know when my batteries are getting low.
And for the fieldbox. Im gonna use a cheap wood box for now.

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A prop reamer might be handy.

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If your first flight is hairy, a clean pair of undies is nice :D (Sorry, had to toss that in)

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Haha. thats funny. I think Ill be OK. Already landed someone elses plane, so I wont have to worry about detroying someone elses now.

And heres a little poll.
How many of you use a prop reamer? I mean, do most props not fit once you get them?


Thanks

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I have one, and I DO use it, but very rarely. So it's a handy item, but not a "Must Have" item

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Reamers come in standard and metric, depends on what engine you run . I run APC props on a Saito and have to use a reamer to get them to fit.

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Some of the things I have added since I began flying this year have included phillips and standard screwdrivers, a small adjustable wrench, needle nose pliers, and a battery tester. I have also added a field charger, but that is not an essential. I have also bought a cheap timer so I will know when it is time to land, until I get the time set in my mind.

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Shortymet55,
One thing I forgot in my previous post, check the manual on the Alpha 60 for the glow plug. I have an Alpha 40 and my manual says to use a 4 cycle glow plug. I have run both 2 and 4 cycle plugs and have had better results with the 4 cycle. It won't hurt your engine.

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I looked at the online manual, and it said to use either HAN3001 (which I chose) or HAN3006, which is the 2-cycle super plug. $1.50 more, but I dont know the difference.

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Another thing I thought of. Should I get rubber bands or nylon bolts? Im thinking I should go with the bolted down wing instead. Thats what most people at my field use.


Great Planes Nylon Wing Bolt 1/4-20x2 (4) $1.25