new to planes
03-09-2009 | 09:35 PM
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RE: new to planes
ORIGINAL: t-max97
man!!! you guys are terrible about replying. in the car forum youl get a bunch of replys.
man!!! you guys are terrible about replying. in the car forum youl get a bunch of replys.
Would this be a first plane, something to learn with?
03-10-2009 | 09:35 AM
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RE: new to planes
THe honest answer is "that depends".
Do you already know how to fly and RC plane?
If not do you intend to try to learn by yourself, or are you going to go to a club and ask for help?
Most models offered by this company do well, yes they are good kits. But they don't fly themselves. There is always a risk of losiing your $70, because you don't know what you're doing.
Do you already know how to fly and RC plane?
If not do you intend to try to learn by yourself, or are you going to go to a club and ask for help?
Most models offered by this company do well, yes they are good kits. But they don't fly themselves. There is always a risk of losiing your $70, because you don't know what you're doing.
03-10-2009 | 10:43 AM
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RE: new to planes
I would say no, and to look at the other cubs. http://www.flyzoneplanes.com/airplanes/hcaa24.html or http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=HBZ7100
More money, but worth it IMO. It's like redcat vs. traxxas.
More money, but worth it IMO. It's like redcat vs. traxxas.
03-10-2009 | 12:04 PM
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RE: new to planes
T-max,
You can actually go into the Super Cub thread and ask there about the J3 Cub, Because a lot of the guys there have multiple planes and i'm pretty sure a few of them my have that plane you are asking about. Another thing you could do, is when you creat a thread put the name of the Plane in the title. I have found that I have gotten more relpies that way about whatever R/C I'm asking about.
You can actually go into the Super Cub thread and ask there about the J3 Cub, Because a lot of the guys there have multiple planes and i'm pretty sure a few of them my have that plane you are asking about. Another thing you could do, is when you creat a thread put the name of the Plane in the title. I have found that I have gotten more relpies that way about whatever R/C I'm asking about.
03-10-2009 | 10:17 PM
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RE: new to planes
If this is your first plane, I would recomend the Hobbyzone Super Cub or Mini Cub. These are what I have tought myself on. I started with the Super Cub then switched to the Mini Cub. I switched to the Mini because it needs les room to fly. There are many beginner threads for advice on which plane to start with. I have no experience with the Cub you are asking about. but many people have asked that same qustion and been pointed to the Super Cub.
03-11-2009 | 11:37 PM
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If you can fly, it shouldn't be a problem, if you actually haven't flown you will destroy it first time out. That simple 
. If you have little to no experience, then go with the suggested hobbyzone super cub, more money but it will teach you to fly on a budget. Especially when you factor in the first 70$ you destroy, then the money to repair or replace that one, then the money you spend on what everyone suggested in the first place 
. I hate to say it, but flying for the beginner is way more expensive than driving rc cars, so if on a budget you may want to rethink your plan. Once the plane is up in the air, it's not like you hit the brakes and it stops or glides itself gently to the ground. It usually goes like this-"Hey! It's flying! Uh oh! AHHH!" then the sound of your money and time being crumpled into the dirt. Gravity wins, always, everytime, no exceptions. Sorry if I sound like a downer, but that is how it goes almost everytime someone tries to learn on their own with a "cheap" plane. I did it, but had a substantial budget to learn to fly on. Go for the hobbyzone supercub, you will still destroy it, it'll just take longer and you may learn to fly in the process!
. If you have little to no experience, then go with the suggested hobbyzone super cub, more money but it will teach you to fly on a budget. Especially when you factor in the first 70$ you destroy, then the money to repair or replace that one, then the money you spend on what everyone suggested in the first place . I hate to say it, but flying for the beginner is way more expensive than driving rc cars, so if on a budget you may want to rethink your plan. Once the plane is up in the air, it's not like you hit the brakes and it stops or glides itself gently to the ground. It usually goes like this-"Hey! It's flying! Uh oh! AHHH!" then the sound of your money and time being crumpled into the dirt. Gravity wins, always, everytime, no exceptions. Sorry if I sound like a downer, but that is how it goes almost everytime someone tries to learn on their own with a "cheap" plane. I did it, but had a substantial budget to learn to fly on. Go for the hobbyzone supercub, you will still destroy it, it'll just take longer and you may learn to fly in the process!
03-12-2009 | 07:34 AM
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RE: new to planes
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If you can fly, it shouldn't be a problem, if you actually haven't flown you will destroy it first time out. That simple. If you have little to no experience, then go with the suggested hobbyzone super cub, more money but it will teach you to fly on a budget. Especially when you factor in the first 70$ you destroy, then the money to repair or replace that one, then the money you spend on what everyone suggested in the first place . I hate to say it, but flying for the beginner is way more expensive than driving rc cars, so if on a budget you may want to rethink your plan. Once the plane is up in the air, it's not like you hit the brakes and it stops or glides itself gently to the ground. It usually goes like this-"Hey! It's flying! Uh oh! AHHH!" then the sound of your money and time being crumpled into the dirt. Gravity wins, always, everytime, no exceptions. Sorry if I sound like a downer, but that is how it goes almost everytime someone tries to learn on their own with a "cheap" plane. I did it, but had a substantial budget to learn to fly on. Go for the hobbyzone supercub, you will still destroy it, it'll just take longer and you may learn to fly in the process!
If you can fly, it shouldn't be a problem, if you actually haven't flown you will destroy it first time out. That simple
. If you have little to no experience, then go with the suggested hobbyzone super cub, more money but it will teach you to fly on a budget. Especially when you factor in the first 70$ you destroy, then the money to repair or replace that one, then the money you spend on what everyone suggested in the first place . I hate to say it, but flying for the beginner is way more expensive than driving rc cars, so if on a budget you may want to rethink your plan. Once the plane is up in the air, it's not like you hit the brakes and it stops or glides itself gently to the ground. It usually goes like this-"Hey! It's flying! Uh oh! AHHH!" then the sound of your money and time being crumpled into the dirt. Gravity wins, always, everytime, no exceptions. Sorry if I sound like a downer, but that is how it goes almost everytime someone tries to learn on their own with a "cheap" plane. I did it, but had a substantial budget to learn to fly on. Go for the hobbyzone supercub, you will still destroy it, it'll just take longer and you may learn to fly in the process!
To buy something you destroy on your 1st flight will just be throwing money away and if you're on a budhet that's the last thing you want to do !!!
Whatever you get though a Simulator is an invaluable learning tool and will save you $'s on the crashes you don't have !!!
03-16-2009 | 11:35 AM
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RE: new to planes
Hi, there are two RC clubs in your area that may help you learn to fly
http://www.modelaircraft.org/clubsearch.aspx
Tom
http://www.modelaircraft.org/clubsearch.aspx
Tom
03-23-2009 | 05:27 AM
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RE: new to planes
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does anyone know , should i get the mini super cub or the firebird phantom
does anyone know , should i get the mini super cub or the firebird phantom
