darken122

I've been flying glow planes solo just for a few months now; however, a servo locked and my lt-40 is no more. I'm going to electric because I'm tired of driving across town to get to airfield and dealing with sensative egines. I already have a good radio and some 2100 lipo a friend gave me. What plane should i get? I don't know much about electric flight let a lone flown a electric plane. The trainers seem too basic for me and I don't want to buy a plane that comes packaged with a radio since I already own a good one. Any advice? Thanks.

S.C.C.

How about a Mini Pulse PnP.
http://www.hobbyzone.com/rc_planes_e...lse_xt_pnp.htm
Easy to put together, looks great and is a dream to fly.

r/cmark42

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http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=EFL2250

Above is the Mini Ultra Stick (MUS) Though I don't have one, I have read many post regarding how well this plane fly's. I have a similar version (25e) that I have a ball with! I can also say I have heard great things about the Mini Pulse as well

you can't go wrong with either of those birds... have fun!

SackOHammers

Ha Ha! S.C.C. We are on the same wavelength once again.
Guess what my next plane will be? I have been doing some reading the last couple days and I'm building a parts list now.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4692202/tm.htm

darken122

Thanks for the info. I hope both of these planes are durable. Sometimes the landings can be a little rough.

Leo L

The MiniPulse and the MiniUltraStick are both very nice planes. Some others for you to consider:

1) Multiplex MiniMagistar (Minimag)
2) ParkZone Stryker
3) ParkZone Typhoon2 (fly initially on low rates)

S.C.C.

On my Mini pulse i got rid of the spats and put on some bigger foam wheels. The U/C on the pulse is tough, i would personally like it to have more give. I may swap it one day for a wire type U/C, this will absorb those not so delicate landings.

If you want durable, then my Multiplex Gemini has the edge.
Here's a vid of a crash i had last week. It's now back together without using any new parts. I took her out yesterday for a test, had to make a small adjustment on my thrust line and she was back to normal.
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=771914

SackOHammers

S.C.C.
I'm getting parts together for my mini-pulse - already ordered some from ABC (fliprob was a huge help). In the sport section, the thread on the pulse, folks are recommending replacing the bolts and nuts for the U/C with nylon bolts. The theory is that the nylon will snap off in a rough landing and absorb some shock... so you don't rip up your fuse. Have you tried that?

S.C.C.

Hammers.
I have read that about the nylon bolts but i have not tried it yet. Next time i'm in the UK i will pick some up.
I wish i had them in place when i walked the U/C into the door frame.[:@]

SackOHammers

ouch

GoldKraft

One thing to consider about the MP and MUS is that they require a little more space than a true park flyer. If you have a big area to fly in then either of these two planes would be an excellent choice. I have a Mini Pulse but I cant fly at some of the places near me because there is not enough room. I am in the process of building a MM Switchback for the small areas close by.

darken122

Thanks again for the info. I do have a question though. My previous experience flying has just been with wood planes. So what's the biggest difference flying foam? Anyone have a preference between foam or wood? Thanks.

Leo L

Foam has more flex to it, so the response of the plane, and its flying, are not as precise as a wood plane. However, foam is lighter, and lighter is good when it comes to planes; and foam is MUCH EASIER to repair.

jooNorway

The biggest difference is the foamies usually could fly much slower, but don`t deal so good with wind.
Not a problem when you move from glow to foam, but when you go the other way you might have forgotten a heavier plane needs some speed to fly properly!
I would recommend the Acromaster from Multiplex. I have almost all the MPX-models, and they all do a good job.

darken122

Thanks for the info. I just talked to someone for a little about Acromaster. I have two questions though. What size brushless do you recomend and how does it handle in the wind for example is 10 mph too much for it? Thanks

aeajr

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Foam can be lighter than wood, and wood can be lighter than foam. All depends on how the plane is built.

Foam is definately more resistant to damage and quicker to fix, but, as stated above, tends to flex more. For casual and sport aerobatics this is less of an issue. For high speed and advanced aerobatics, this might come into play.

Wind is more a matter of the pilot than the plane. I have seen slow flyers, like the Slow Stick and the Slo-V flown ni 10 mph winds. I fly gliders in 20 mph winds. A lot depends on you.

I would say a MUS and an Acromaster should both handle 10 mph just fine in the hands of a good pilot.

I have a Sky Runner, which is an aerobatic electric glider ARF. Mine comes in at about 21 ounces with 3 cell lipo and brushless. Handles 12 mph winds quite well. With the brushless motor it climbs straight up.
http://www.airborne-models.com/html/...?ProductID=100

Review - including brushless upgrade
http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...article_id=937