newbie
 

well, i've been bouncing back planes or helis, and i think that i would rather planes/ i purchased rf g3.5 about 2 months ago and i have no trouble flying planes on the sim

just wondering if i should probably get an arf before i build a kit, like- how hard are kits to build(i understand some are harder than others) i am a carpender, so i am pretty good with wood and building

just looking for some opinions

thanks, Austin

RE: newbie
 

i would go straight to kit building. my first plane was a kit, and it really wasnt that hard. with the laser cut kits and detailed instruction manuals, building a kit isnt really that hard, and they do go together fairly fast.

RE: newbie
 

Sorry, but there is no "right" answer to your question. It is 100% personal preference. If you get a decent response, there will most likely be many, many differing opinions on this topic. Here's mine.

The ARFs have improved significantly over the years. Personally, I'd start with something like a Hangar 9 Alfa or SIG LT-40. You can get the Alpha 40 for around $280 RTF. They fly good and have decent components (IMO). The only downside is that the radio (Quattro) is a little basic and won't take you very far into the hobby.

If you still want to assemble something and you don't mind spending a little extra money--look at the LT-40 or a SIG Kadet Senior. They're ARFs, but you'll still have to assemble the plane and install the engine and radio gear. A real pro here is that you can get a decent mid-level computer radio that you can use with many planes down the road. Something like a JR 7202, JR 8103 or even a 2.4Ghz Spektrum!

If you just think you'll like building, I'd say go ahead and get a kit and start building. While you're in the process of building, get ARF or RTF to learn to fly on. This allows you to get comfortable with flying and gain some confidence before you fly your pride and joy. Look for an ARF/RTF that has similar engine and servo requirements to the plane you're building. That way, once your kit is framed up and covered, you can just transfer the engine and radio gear over from the ARF/RTF. Then sell the ARF/RTF at the next swap meet.

RE: newbie
 

If you're inteterested in what's involved with a build I have done a build thread that is aimed towards the beginning pilot and the beginning builder as well. Take some time to read through the thread and you should get a good idea of what goes into a build.

[link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3439708/tm.htm]Pay It Forward build thread!! LT-40 build.[/link]

Ken

RE: newbie
 

I like building. I think it's half the hobby. You might consider an ARF just to get you in the air quickly and maximize the flying season now that we're working on spring.

Count on a month to build and finish out an easy kit.

RE: newbie
 

Blah Blah Blah....I say get a kit. If your a carpenter you probably enjoy working with your hands and have some skills when it comes to woodworking. Go for a good trainer.

Too many long philisophical answers

RE: newbie
 

thanks everyone for your help:D

RE: newbie
 

hey could someone help me out here,

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDJT0


scroll down and check out there recomended motor under radio and engine equiptment, just wondering if that would be enough for this plane

thanks, Austin