Need Advice - Back yard flyer
11-09-2008 | 10:04 AM
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Need Advice - Back yard flyer
Hello all,
What would be a good quality 3 or 4 channel electric slow flier that I can hand launch off the back of my deck, and fly slow enough to where I can catch it on the landing? Ideally I'd like to steer away from geared motor assemblies and go with direct prop drive, and with a motor that is not under-powered. Also the plane should be able to handle light winds (1-5mph), not too large and stable in flight. Suggestions?
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What would be a good quality 3 or 4 channel electric slow flier that I can hand launch off the back of my deck, and fly slow enough to where I can catch it on the landing? Ideally I'd like to steer away from geared motor assemblies and go with direct prop drive, and with a motor that is not under-powered. Also the plane should be able to handle light winds (1-5mph), not too large and stable in flight. Suggestions?
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11-09-2008 | 11:17 AM
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RE: Need Advice - Back yard flyer
Micro-cessna, citabria, vapor and there is another one. They are distributed by ParkZone. The latest one is a 4 channel cherokee, not yet available. The Lightflite bug or minibug would also cover that description. Have you flown before?
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11-09-2008 | 11:29 AM
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RE: Need Advice - Back yard flyer
for the utmost in cheapness get one of those "air hogs" or "air hogs knockoff' planes, they're quite fun, also maybe a smaller "3D" style plane would be more than adequate[8D], how large is your area?
11-09-2008 | 05:15 PM
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RE: Need Advice - Back yard flyer
Sorry, I should have mentioned my flying experience. I've been flying R/C (heli's, nitro planes, and gliders) since the mid-70's. I just have very little knowledge of electric back yard fliers, so any help would be appreciated.
I recently flew the Vapor. It's a nice little plane but I'm looking for something a bit stronger and that can handle a bit more wind.
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I recently flew the Vapor. It's a nice little plane but I'm looking for something a bit stronger and that can handle a bit more wind.
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11-09-2008 | 05:39 PM
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RE: Need Advice - Back yard flyer
Parkzone Slo-v would be a good choice for what you are wanting. But I would use a 1250mh 3cell lipo($12 at hobbycity.com) instead of stock battery. It will handle more wind with the lipo and still fly slow and gentle when you need to.
11-10-2008 | 04:06 PM
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RE: Need Advice - Back yard flyer
SR-71, a bug sounds like the ticket or one of his autogyros. The Micro Cessna will handle a bit of wind stock. Bob Selman also has a hop-up powerplant and prop for the cessna and citabria. He also has some smaller planes that he sells. [link=http://www.BSDmicrorc.com]BSDmicrorc.com[/link]BSDmicrorc.com.
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11-29-2008 | 05:55 PM
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RE: Need Advice - Back yard flyer
I ended up choosing a Parkzone Ember. It flies and glides very nice. Being only 0.6 ounces, a light wind presents a good challenge to the pilot! I'm fearful of trying to catch it because it's so fragile. But all in all, it's a nice little back yard flyer. A few spare batteries provides me with plenty of flying time.
The Ember is just the thing when I don't feel like dragging my 30% Yak-54 to the field, but want a little flight time.
Thanks to all that responded.
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The Ember is just the thing when I don't feel like dragging my 30% Yak-54 to the field, but want a little flight time.
Thanks to all that responded.
SR-71
