I am looking to get into r/c flying and am looking for a good plane to start with. I have been told that most trainers are not to good because one crash usually trashes them so I should get a zagi to start with. can any one tell me if this would be a good starter and what I would need to get started?

rod, i was in the same position as you 2 months ago..may i sugegst the T-HAWK..from readytoflyfun.com..heres why...its ready to fly{no building}..costs 159.00..and comes with 2 wings 2 tails 2 batteries as extras...is durable}and you need durability cause you will be crashin}...comes with metal servo wires instead of fishing line{like the aerobird or other rtf planes}...has adjsutable throttle control which means it will glide very slowly..or do up to 25 mph...and the customer service is 2nd to none...and all t-hawk components are industry standard and can be taken out and moved to another plane if you decide to stay with the hobby...also...its a pusher plane which means when you have crashes..you wont be snappin props..or bending engine shafts..etc...if your lookin for something you want to build..then you will see that the slow.stick will win the popular vote...just be prepared when you crash it..to be spending money on props...and possibly doing motor damage..and i say this only because of the 100"s of posts i have read regarding the slowstick from 1st time flyers...with that said..the slowstick is undeniably the most recommended 1st timers plane..mostly because it goes so slow....but once again..the t-hawk can go slow..or fast...id rather have the options the t-hawk offers..good luck whatever you choose..and wait for a CALM day.. AND fly in a BIG field..with no trees..or buildings...

Hi rumme, I got the slow stick for around that same price $160. I t is an awsome plane. You will not regret getting it. It takes minimal skill to build. (although it is a little harder to build than the t-hawk.) It is a very fun plane to fly. Go with the slow stick!!!

Matt

hi matt..how far are you from baltimore??? its off 696 beltway..exit 34...

im sry////..695 beltway...

i fly in a flower cemtary{ no gravestones}{.....its perfect..theres about 5 acres of unobstructed land there..

HI im new to and i learn on the GWS slow stick good plane to learn on i did it

I learned on the firebird outlaw and then went to the slow stick. I do agree with rumme you do break props on the slow stick i think i have broken two or three ,but that is partly because of my flying field and flaring to early on landings. I haven't flown the T-hawk so i can't say which one is best. RTF's are easier to built and get in the air ,but i had my slow stick ready in one afternoon. If you get the slow stick make sure when you check the CG(center of gravity) that you make the slow stick a little nose heavy.
Have fun picking out your first plane,

Goose