Looking for suggestions
 

I was wanting to get into Planes, and was wondering if there was anything like a Mini that I could start off with. I seen the Esky Nemo, but was wondering about maybe E-flight models since the LHS would have parts.

Thanks

RE: Looking for suggestions
 

E-Flight makes some nice planes.

I STRONGLY suggest getting an instructor. They can save you a lot of money on planes and shorten the learning curve.

I would also suggest larger, heavier planes. They will not get knocked around as much by a breeze and they are easier to see.

RE: Looking for suggestions
 

What I would recommend is yes getting a instructor and a buddy box. If I could tell you a undestrustable plane is a HobbyZone Firebird Commander 2 my dad was getting into flying I bought him one when I was about 11 and at that time I was flying 27c's with the 160mph upgrade. Well he ended up flying it into a intersection and it got run over 4 times and he gave me the controller (at the age of 11) and said go get it. Just cause he did not wanna look like a fool. Well needless to say it was in perfect condition. Nothing wrong at all then late bought a Yak and now is in competitions

RE: Looking for suggestions
 

I started out just over a year ago with a parkzone 3 channel cub had a few hard landings and broke a few $3.oo props still like flying it at the park pretty cheap too, came with everything,,even has a lipo and brushless motor and the best thing is they sell every part and cheap prices

RE: Looking for suggestions
 

Checkout the parkzone 3 channel planes. You can hand launch them and they fly really well. Try to go to a club first to get some help with it. You don't want it to fly for only about 12 feet and lose your investment.

RE: Looking for suggestions
 

The Mini Super Cub RTF is perfect for what you are looking for. I was told anyone can learn on this, and it comes with everything you need, ready to use right out of the box. I want one. http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...=Parts+Listing

RE: Looking for suggestions
 

Have you checked out the Multiplex EasyStar or the HobbyPeople Super Lightning? Both are foamies available as RTF's, are larger, and quite a bit more sturdy than a few of the mini's; and repair parts are available. They are three channel rigs and can be almost classed as powered gliders.

RE: Looking for suggestions
 

Ibought one of these to learn on, a HobbyZone version, with the automatic recovery system, and had some fun with it in the local park which is always empty in the morning. It's quite a handful in more tham 5 MPH of wind, but it's very forgiving. I'm building my nitro trainer now. By the time it's ready I should have the AMA and local club cards in hand. I can't wait.