i got a megatech freedom flyer but it is no good so im gona buy a new plane and i thinking about buying the nexstar rtf i got the tower hobbies magizene and they are so sure it will fly they have a garentie that it will and i not big in to stunts i just want a plane that easy to fly and is relaxing is it a good pick?

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Yes.

thanks for the very decriptive answer

do you already fly? or are you going to a club to learn or what, and to answer your question, yes it is a good plane to learn on, but if you plan on going out to a ball park or football field then no its not good, it will be ugly[X(]

oh man i dont think u need all that the nextstar has. i used to have a hobbico Super Star and it flew with my eyes closed. it is a great trainer. and plus it is 100 bucks cheaper than the nexstar. heres a link to the SuperStar RTF [link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXEKF3**&P=0]http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXEKF3**&P=0[/link]

nextstar is good but there are better ones available. lt-40, tower hobbies trainer are just two off the top of my head. look into it.

well since this is turning into reccomendations, ill go with my first plane, the hangar 9 alpha, which i have just refurbished for my son to learn on,(he is 33) this plane has hundreds of flights on it and still looks really good. is a great trainer

The Nexstar is a very nice flyer.It is very relaxing after you learn how to properly fly it.Slow and stable. If you're looking for a nice looking plane that is relaxing and fun to fly then go with the Nexstar!


Happy Flying!

nexstar IHMO isnt worth the money when you can get a RTF trainer for $260 like the tower trainer or the hobbico super star.
if you want to build your own, get a kadet LT-40 or senior.

After following these types of threads for going on two years, and having "a few" years of flying experience, here's my take on this question. The actual trainer you choose doesn't matter, as long as you stick with one of the well known brands such as Tower, Hangar 9, Sig, Hobbico, etc. They all fly well and it's debatable whether the differences are more than just cosmetic. Avoid the generic planes being sold on eBay and by some online vendors that are regularly talked about here as providing really low prices, but terrible service. If you want to get a feel for what people say about each one, take a little time and search through this forum, there's lots of feedback on each one. I personally feel that the Tower Trainer is a great value.

Now, let's move on to the question of RTF versus ARF. Personally the only people I suggest consider RTF planes are the ones who are absolutely unwilling or unable to do a bit of research or make a decision on their own. Why do I feel this way? It's simply because going with an ARF allows the person to choose better equipment often at the same, or even lower prices than an RTF package. Some exampes include spending a bit extra to get a good sport .45 instead of a cheap .40 or .45 engine, and possibly buying a basic 6 channel computer radio instead of a 4 channel. Assembling an ARF trainer also gives the beginner valuable training in basic airplane, radio, and engine installation and setup that is missed when going with an RTF. Since they are designed for beginners, the ARF instruction books for the most part provide excellent information.

Many hobby shops will cut a deal when someone is buying a complete package. If buying online from some place like Tower, splitting the order in multiple pieces can maximize the discount. For example, the current deal at Tower is $30 off a $199 order. For a complete beginner, $400 or more is a reasonable estimate on the initial cost of plane, engine, radio, and assembly tools, glue, and basic field equipment. Yes, it can be done cheaper, let's just stick with $400 for discussion sake. If you order an all-in-one RTF package, you get one $30 discount, so you end up spending $370. If you order the individual pieces it's usually possible to split the order in two $200 chunks. This means you get to apply the $30 discount twice and the final cost is only $340. When you use this approach and run the numbers, assembling your own package often ends up about the same price as the all-in-one packages, and you end up with better equipment.

I taught myself to fly with the Nexstar RTF.So my opinion is biased.I love the plane,and after you master straight and level flight,all the extras come off and you can do the basic aerobatics manuvers with it.I do sugest though if you already have your TX and RX and engine and servos,go with the ARF version.

I agree 100% with Piper Chuck. When I started I purchased a Nexstar ARF, OS 46 engine, basic 6 channel computer radio (with servos/receiver) all for about the same price as the RTF. Factor in I had better equipment and what I learned by putting together the ARF it was one of the best decisions I made.

If you were to get the Nexstar in the ARF version you could avoid buying the AFS which you will never use (hopefully) anyway. You can then buy a better radio and engine package which will carry over into future aircraft also. The Alpha ARF is also good and there are several other good trainers.

Is there a reason for picking an RTF?

Avia-richmodel.com is the other one I was trying to think of. they use a plastic composit thing for there wing construction that is lighter and way stronger than balsa. they show a guy standing on the wing and it did not break. there trainers cost about 40 bux. im thinking of getting one just for the hell of it. beat it all to hell and see how it holds up.