1st Timer : Park Flyer Needed
 

I am interested in getting into Electric Flight as Cheap as Possible..

The One I am Looking at Getting is here
http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.st...uct/View/Y3139

Or This one

http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.st...uct/View/Y3138


Its $90 AUS.. I am Prepared to spend about $200AUS and it must inclouded All Radio Gear...

I have the Local football field to fly in so space is not much of a Problem..

Am I Better to go for a Pusher or Puller Set up???

I am Open to any help..

RE: 1st Timer : Park Flyer Needed
 

I think you need to try something that has elevator and rudder control. It will be easier to transition into something with more features in the future.
a three channel setup is the way to go.
The one you have links to is differential motor control. not very easy to control flight direction.

This is a good start. Gday!
[link=http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=HBZ7000]hobbyzone park plyer[/link]

RE: 1st Timer : Park Flyer Needed
 

Take a look at this new airplane from SkyZone by Hobbico. Three channel and its $99.99 and it flies awesome.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXKLV7&P=ML


Bevo

RE: 1st Timer : Park Flyer Needed
 

Keep in mind that a single football field is not enough space for a beginner and a typical R/C airplane. You would want a slow flyer such as the Slo-V or Slow Stick for that kind of space.

RE: 1st Timer : Park Flyer Needed
 

I would HIGHLY recommend a Hobbyzone Challenger or the new Freedom to cut your teeth on. Several friends and myself learned on the Challenger and have gone from there. A great plane that will take a lot of punishment provided you do the mods that can be found on this forum. Still love flying it even after having other planes. Parts are cheap and found ON THE SHELF at most hobby stores which can't be said for a lot of other planes. This is important when learning.

RE: 1st Timer : Park Flyer Needed
 

As stated above, a football field is about 100 meters by 50 meters. That is a very small space for an airplane. You will need a slow flyer for learning. There were no planes at the links you provided so I don't know what you were looking at but if you have to have an RTF, look at the Slo-V from ParkZone.

As an alternative, on a really low end there is the AeroAce from Air Hogs. This is getting a lot of positive review from members of all the forums. It sells for about $30 at US toy stores. Not a great plane, but for $30 it seems to have enough fun factor to meet people's expectations. A football field in calm air would be fine for this plane. :)

RE: 1st Timer : Park Flyer Needed
 

I think if you are actually wanting to learn RC on a tight budget, the Parkzone Slo V is the way to go for the space you have said. It has basic 3 channel control so that you can get the most out of it without having an aileron plane. The Aero Ace is a whole lot of fun, but I use mine only for front yard flying. I don't really consider it an actually trainer, the controls are way to simple:D It's still a great airplane though.

For $140, the [link=http://hobbyzone.com/rc_planes_parkzone_slo-v.htm]Slo-V[/link] (or Challenger if you get a bigger space) is the way to go.