midnitedew

OK, im looking for a 3-4channel electric trainer that doesnt use string for the control surfaces..... if anyone knows of a plane like this let me know... i was looking at the aerobid but... the strings on the control surfaces kind of threw me off.... i would like a powerful easy to fly, capable of loops and rolls and also can climb pretty good... is there any such beast?

ric_lamb

Hi - Why not have a look at the Wattage Impress? I've had one for three weeks now, but because of rain & high winds, not been able to get it into the sky!

It comes with a 280 motor and gearbox, Elevator and Aileron and speed control.

Takes standard servos and anything from a 6 cell to 8 cell battery pack. Mine is a 7 cel 800mAh pack and I guess it'll gibe between 8 and 12 minutes at full chat.

There's a little pic of it next to ny name in this post.

midnitedew

could you send me a link to the manufacturer or a place that sells them? who makes it? how much... dows it do loops,rolls, and climb good? thanks...

ric_lamb

Hi midnite,

Here's a review of the plane -
http://www.hobbypeople.net/review/128412man.htm

I'm in the UK, so I can really only say where to get it here, but a Google search on 'Wattage Impress' will find quite a number of outlets if you are in the US, although this might help - http://www.rcuniverse.com/rcarchive/15/2002/04/1/16524

I've not flown it yet - waiting for a calmer day for one of the instructors at my club to give it its maiden flight.

Hope this helps

goofup

What happened to your Hobbico Avistar RTF? Didn't you like gassers??

midnitedew

i have it in my bedroom sitting there.... the wing-joiner rod was to long and tower is sending a new one... should be here friday....
also my field equipment and epoxy and extra props and fuel will be here tomorrow.... i read the OS instruction manual and now i am scared..... there are LOTS of adjustments and breakin proceedures.... im thinking electric will be alot easier to learn on...
also i have ben trying to find an nstrustor and it pretty hard!! i think i might have to train myself.... thats why im looking for inexpensive easy to fly and DURABLE plane.... i have been using some simulators and feel pretty confident that i could fly an electric by myself.... just kinda scared about the gas motor....

Matt Kirsch

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You should be scared if you think it runs on gas... It's a "glow" motor, and it runs on methanol.

Just take it one step at a time, and if you have problems/questions, ask in the Engines forum.

Here's a list of chartered AMA clubs in Minnesota: http://modelaircraft.org/templates/a...63C73E8EA06128