Took the plunge
 

Can you say plunge in RC? :D

I went to the local hobby shop (Big Boys Toys in Albuquerque) where I bought my first batch of RC gear. I've never flown before but have visited the local field on occassion and talked with the folks there. My younger brother also flew several years ago and is just now getting back into it. I'll be going to my first RC club meeting on Thursday. Also submitted my $58 for an AMA membership.

I bought me a SIG LT-40 ARF and a Thunder Tiger Pro-46 engine to go with it. The radio I got is the Futaba 6EXA. Of course I had to get a flight box and all of the other goodies one has to have to get started in this stuff.

I went back later today and bought the RealFlight G2 Lite simulator after reading the many reviews here on this site. I figure it's worth the cost to learn the basics and maybe spare me a real life crash somewhere down the road.

Anyway, watch your backs 'cause this newbie will soon be taking to the air!

Took the plunge
 

Yep. I can confirm the diagnosis. You got a bad case of RC Fever!
Sounds like a great start. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress!

Took the plunge
 

That G2 will be the best $200 you've ever spent. Devote all the time you can to it before flying your new plane, you'll be glad that you did.

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:D I live in Illinois.

Let us know when your going to fly it and I will keep an eye open for it in case it gets away.

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There's no cure!! So go have fun and hide the receipts! LOL

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yep, don't let the wife catch you ordering parts on the computer. I just got busted ordering heli parts. Sometimes they just don't understand what goes up sometimes comes down in a hurry. Good Luck

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Yeah, she doesn't know about the RealFLight sim yet. She was OK with everything else...

I too am taking this punge
 

Great news, I too am taking this plunge just as soon as I decide on everything. I cant wait to order all the goodies as I am also starting from scratch. And oh yes I will be hiding alot of receipts :)

Zachary Kirby
LTJG USN

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Be sure you find a club and find an instructor! the club will make it a lot more fun (new friends and lots of help). Instructor shaves $$$$. Cheesyd, Looks like your off to a good start!!