(Large) Petrol Trainer in UK ?
 

Hi all,

I’ve been flying a electric trainer here in the UK for a bit now (a fly dragon 2), and now I’m looking at getting a large RTF petrol plane, also stable for a learner, and easy to progress on.. By large, a nice 6ft would be great. I would hope to put some camera equipment on the plane when my skills are good enough.

Can anybody recommend such a plane and a UK business that sells’s it and can supply spares (which will be needed).

Thanks,

Pierre

RE: (Large) Petrol Trainer in UK ?
 

Take a look at [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4537845/tm.htm]RCKen's list of trainers.[/link]

Most of those should be available in the UK.

Also you said petrol powered - did you mean glow powered as petrol would be gasoline powered and a totally different class of engines.

Hogflyer

RE: (Large) Petrol Trainer in UK ?
 

Sorry "glow" is the word i was thinking of.

Thank for the link.

Anybody recommend any good places to buy here in the UK ?

Thanks,

P.

RE: (Large) Petrol Trainer in UK ?
 

welcome to glow fuel addiction:D
I'm not up on availability of glow fuel in the UK but I seem to recall its expensive over there. So if you want to go with a petrol or gasoline and oil motor look for something along the lines of a BTE SUPER FLYING KING. or any # of similar planes. It will cost more to set up but the fuel savings would make it up after a while. Check out this web site it has some cool stuf.

BTEmodels.com

I seriously doubt your camera will have ANY trouble fitting in this one;);)

If your looking for a great trainer in a glow fuel model the LT40 with a good .45 engine is tough to beat. It has around a 70 " wing span. It is my favorite plane.

RE: (Large) Petrol Trainer in UK ?
 

pierretopping

Hi
I live over in Neath and work in Cardiff.
Do you mind if I ask : Are you a member of a local club yet?

Falcon

RE: (Large) Petrol Trainer in UK ?
 

Hi Falcon,

I 'm in Tredegar (around 20 miles from you), and work in Newport. I'm Still looking for a club to join.

Are you in one ?

Rgds,

Pierre

RE: (Large) Petrol Trainer in UK ?
 

Hi Pierre

I am with the: Amman Valley Radio Control Club.
The best advice I can give you is to look at the B.M.F.A. website and search for a local club.
I know there is a club in Newport and one in Cardiff.
You really need to join a club as you will find a wealth of knowledge and most modelers will be happy to help.
There are a number of good on line shops, Al's hobbies - SMC and many more where you can buy a good trainer.
The Seagull Arising Star with a 46. size 2 stroke glow is the one I started on, I'm not sure "A nice six footer" would be the best place to start.
You may even find a complete setup on eBay as I did.
It may be better to learn to walk before you can run, if you see what I mean.
Hope that helps.

Falcon

RE: (Large) Petrol Trainer in UK ?
 

A commonly recommended UK engine supplier is Just Engines http://www.justengines.unseen.org/
Their "Links" page is pretty extensive.


Sussex Model Center http://www.sussex-model-centre.co.uk/ sells planes, radios, engines, etc.
Ripmax http://www.ripmax.com/ is another "full line" vendor.

RE: (Large) Petrol Trainer in UK ?
 

Thanks for your help all,

I've just been on the B.M.F.A. website, and got the address of two local clubs.

Thanks for all your help,

Rgds,

Pierre
www.bath-in-a-field.co.uk