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Forum: Electric Training
08-13-2004, 11:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 440
Posted By smoothyfp

more slowstick questions

Ok a few more slowstick questions. First off, I would like to get the Futaba 6EXA radio (for future projects). Would the servos and RX that come with it be too big for the slowstick or will they be...
Forum: Beginners
08-11-2004, 11:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,403
Posted By smoothyfp

RE: Prop size

Thanks for everyone's help. I was out at the field with the local club yesterday. I didn't get to fly since it was too windy, but I did talk to the president of the club/instructor and he gave me a...
Forum: Beginners
08-10-2004, 01:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,403
Posted By smoothyfp

RE: Prop size

[quote]ORIGINAL: Crashem

smoothyfp,

From the sound of this post and I few of the others I'd say you're getting information overload!!!!!:D:D

My suggestion is to stop asking questions...
Forum: Beginners
08-10-2004, 12:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,403
Posted By smoothyfp

Prop size

I'm still not sure whether to get a RTF kit for the Avistar or an ARF kit and get the engine and radio separate (i WILL get the ARF if I can afford it), but i want to know what prop size is good for...
Forum: Beginners
08-09-2004, 09:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 666
Posted By smoothyfp

Avistar RTF assembly (epoxy question)

After several posts I have determined that i will be getting a Hobbico Avistar RTF kit with everything included (probably in about two weeks). Some have told me and i have read that it is a good...
Forum: Beginners
08-09-2004, 09:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,466
Posted By smoothyfp

RE: Futaba 6-channel radios

Thanks for the tips everyone. I think I'm going to go with DBCherry's advice and just stick with the 4-channel radio that comes in the whole sha-bang package with the Avistar. Later on when I need...
Forum: Beginners
08-09-2004, 09:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 888
Posted By smoothyfp

RE: Gift idea for solo student.

I second the gift certificate idea. With someone who is still just getting started could really use that for spare whatever if they have a slight mishaps. And I also second the idea of getting the...
Forum: Beginners
08-08-2004, 10:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 845
Posted By smoothyfp

RE: Quick question about batteries.

from what i have learned, take the current rating of your battery pack (in this case 1500 mAh) and divide it by the current of your charger (100 mAh) and that will give you an aproximation of how...
Forum: Beginners
08-08-2004, 06:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,466
Posted By smoothyfp

Futaba 6-channel radios

Hey all!! I'm getting ever so much closer to get started in this crazy world we call model plane flying. I'm going to try and go with an Avistar ARF kit and get the engine (hopefully a ball-bearing...
Forum: Beginners
08-06-2004, 08:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 969
Posted By smoothyfp

RE: trainer plane

I've also heard a lot of good things about the Hobbico Avistar. Some have said that it isn't for a newbie, but i will be training with an instructor for a while before i try anything solo. Plus...
Forum: Beginners
08-06-2004, 12:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 969
Posted By smoothyfp

RE: trainer plane

I just looked up the tower trainer 40 and saw that it comes with a tower hobbies .46 engine. Are these engines any good? The radio that comes with it, people say is just a Futaba with a different...
Forum: Beginners
08-05-2004, 08:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 969
Posted By smoothyfp

RE: trainer plane

well I'm not really looking for "this is what you should get." I have had a lot of people tell me that the Hobbico Superstar Package is a very nice one. I'm just looking for people opinions, just...
Forum: Beginners
08-05-2004, 07:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 969
Posted By smoothyfp

trainer plane

I've come down to a few choices for a starter plane. First off, I'm happy to start with a 4 channel radio and i'm happy with a .40 engine. I'm just going to get a RTF package that comes with...
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
08-04-2004, 02:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 628
Posted By smoothyfp

RE: Batteries and charger for Slow Stick Stock Engine

I have found some things on tower hobbies, and i just wanted some opinions on these products. i will list them and the link with them

Great Planes ElectriFly AC Park Flyer Peak Charger ...
Forum: Electric Training
08-04-2004, 12:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 623
Posted By smoothyfp

Slow stick batteries

First off, i just need one battery pack to power the motor, RX, and servos, right? I'm just getting started in the hobby and will be getting a slowstick very soon. I would like to get a couple of...
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
08-04-2004, 12:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 628
Posted By smoothyfp

Batteries and charger for Slow Stick Stock Engine

I'm just getting started in the hobby and will be getting a slowstick very soon. I would like to get a couple of good battery packs for the SS that will last fairly well (around 20 minutes at least)...
Forum: Electric Training
08-03-2004, 07:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 869
Posted By smoothyfp

other electric trainers

Well i went out to a local club's field today to get behind the controls of a trainer for the first time. It was a glo-powered .40 size engine trainer with about a 60" wing span. It was fun...
Forum: Beginners
08-03-2004, 09:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,156
Posted By smoothyfp

RE: Hobbico Superstar trainer (more questions)

well I started pricing things up, and to be honest, there is no way i can go with a 6 channel radio and a .46 engine right now (college student on a tight budget). I've been eying the Avistar as...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
08-02-2004, 03:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 939
Posted By smoothyfp

RE: REALLY weird slow stick

tell me more about this. also let me know if you find out anything more. I'm looking into getting a slowstick 400 myself.
Forum: Electric Training
08-02-2004, 12:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 572
Posted By smoothyfp

RE: Slowstick 400

also if anyone can provide links to places that have everything i need, that would help a lot!! thanks
Forum: Electric Training
08-02-2004, 12:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 572
Posted By smoothyfp

Slowstick 400

has anyone used this model? I can't decide between a glo or electric plane. if i go glo, its going to probably be a supestar. if electric, its prob going to be a slowstick. especially because it...
Forum: Beginners
08-02-2004, 11:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,156
Posted By smoothyfp

RE: Hobbico Superstar trainer (more questions)

I just found the Hangar 9 Xtra Easy 2 with a JR 5 channel radio. http://horizon.hobbyshopnow.com/products/description.asp?prod=HAN1330&pc=HAN1330
Is this a good plane/package? Sorry for all the...
Forum: Beginners
08-02-2004, 11:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,156
Posted By smoothyfp

Hobbico Superstar trainer (more questions)

Ok. I've pretty much come to the conclusion that if i get a trainer in the near future, I'm probably going to go with the Hobbico Superstar. The RTF looks nice, but I'm not sure if i want to get a...
Forum: Beginners
07-30-2004, 03:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,376
Posted By smoothyfp

RE: Hobbico Superstar Gas plane

Thanks again for the helpful hints Campy. As far as a flying field, I'm set. I live only 10 minutes away from the AMA headquarters here in Muncie, Indiana. They have an EXCELLENT flying field with...
Forum: Beginners
07-30-2004, 03:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,376
Posted By smoothyfp

RE: Hobbico Superstar Gas plane

WOW!!! I just measured out the length and wingspan of the Superstar 40 and i didn't realize how big they are 50" length and 60" wingspan!!! Thats a big plane!!! What prices have some of you seen...
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