I havn't been serious about RC planes for very long, but I would like to upgrade from something better than my Aerobird Scout haha. I have been researching a lot about the slow stick, and it seems to suit my needs, but because I am a total noob when it comes to what I need to get for it, I would really appreciate some help. What I mean is, could someone pease post all the parts I need for the Slow stick to get up in the air, including radio.. or better yet, links to towershobbies or something and all of the parts that I'll need to build it and fly. Oh, and if this helps - I would most likely be doing some AP with it. Thanks!

-Alex

AS an alternative to the SloStick, have you considered the Slow-V from HobbyZone. It comes complete with everything you need to fly and will cost you about $100 less than a complete package for the SloStick.

If you are really serious about buying a Slow-Stick, check out this link for EPYAYA:

http://www.epyaya.com/index.php?cPat...ea1970a83747b4

I think the only thing you have to add to the package is a charger for your LiPo battery.

This is what one UK (just as an example) offers as a complete package

[link]http://www.sussex-model-centre.co.uk/shopexd.asp?id=1813[/link]

Package from Tower:

Radio (includes 2 servos and Rx) $100:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...=LXGAE8**&P=ML

SS $32
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXHCJ1&P=ML

Battery $9 to $14 (you'll want at least two):
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXGBN0&P=7
or
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXHHU5&P=7

Speed control $10:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXHUZ0&P=7

Charger $30
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXCJE2&P=7

These will do, and will get you a system or about the same cost as a Slo-V ($15 off an order of $150, $25 off $200), and, unlike the Slo-V, has electronics that will easily move into other planes without being locked into the Parkzone proprietary system.

If you have more $$$, I'd suggest upgrading the Radio to at least a radio that has 6 channels and dual rates, and getting a charger, like the Triton, which will accept all batteries.

Get some extra props (11x8) and prop shafts and maybe one extra gearbox. Tower sells the GWS props, but not the shafts gearboxes.

Thank you very much! [8D] Just the kind of help I was looking for. I'll start ordering these tonight. Thanks again,
-Alex

You are welcome. But like I said, some of these components are just okay.

hey this might be a little further down the road for ya...i mean if ya get hooked on flying...[and you will]...check out the mini ultra stick from hanger 9 ....a guy i fly with has one..... it rocks ......iv had the .40 size for some time i love it...and im gonna get one of those minis just as soon as possible...good luck with the slow stick dude

If you're looking for a 6 channel radio, and you don't intend on going too big, will stay with parkflyer type airplanes, and no sailplanes, full size planes, etc... go with a spektrum DX6!!!!!! It's probably the best thing you can do if you're going to get more than one plane. If you see yourself spending a lot more time on here... get the DX6, not a standard 72 mhz radio. You need the 72 when you need that extra range.

My first plane was a Slow stick. I spent a lot of time looking and talking to my LHS before I bought mine. I knew I would be getting more planes and went with a 6Ch Futaba. I did not go wrong. I am now into FFF and love it. If you have not already ordered let me know and I can give you a location on a brushless Slow Stick at a real good price. The way to go if you have not already ordered.

You can get a free flight simulators at http://n.ethz.ch/student/mmoeller/fms/index_e.html http://www.rowlhouse.co.uk/sss/ You can download a lot of available models into it. Use a two stick analog game controller for $12 from Walmart
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The cheapest starter is the Air Hogs Aero Ace. It’s $30 RTF including a transmitter. It’s only controlled by thrust of the two motors so you can’t do loops and it will fly different from a rudder and elevator plane, but its’ tough and it will teach you orientation. It only needs the space of a two car garage to fly.
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With a Slow Stick you will go through a ton of props, a motor and maybe a fuselage before you are competent. A Slow Stick does require only the space of a baseball field to fly. It’s more of a “floater”. A Multiplex Easy star is bigger than a slow stick, much tougher, has a very difficult to break pusher propeller and can handle more wind. It's available RTF for about $180, receiver ready for $109 and as an ARF for $55. The Easy star requires the space of a soccer field to fly. They soar well. See http://www.plawner.net/3/1st_plane/ in which he recommends mainly Multiplex planes for their toughness and ease of construction. They also fly very well. Other options from Multiplex are the Easy Glider and the Twin Star II.
- http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXMYK8&P=FR
- I think the best idea would be to get a receiver ready Mutliplex Easy Glider Electric, which is all built except the receiver installation and get a JR Spectrum radio and receiver for it. Would make a great 4 channel trainer.
http://www.redrockethobbies.com/Spe...M_p/spm2460.htm
http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/240107.asp

- A wise addition to most planes:
- http://www.aeromicro.com/Catalog/gws...a__1500029.htm

I have been playing with AeroAce's and am making the transition to Slow-V and Slow-Stick right now myself. Yes, I now have both.... when I went to get a DX6 to rid myself of the Slow-V's crappy electronics I decided for only another $35 I could have two planes ! Have not flown the Stick yet, but now that it is together that should come in the next couple of days. Couple of things to be prepared for, my Slow-Stick came with missing peices, and what I nominate as the worst construction manual ever. The V has a nice manual and is easy to complete, but the electronics leave something to be desired if you are going to stick with the hobby.

Oh, if you get used to flying the AeroAces, the transition to real throttle and elevator takes some getting used to !