Any beginner recommendatios?

amp3d · 03-30-2009, 11:00 AM

Hi guys,
I'm sure this has been asked 1000's of times, but I have been in the nitro vehicles hobby for a a while now and love it.

I've always wanted to get into the planes though, so I started off by recently picking up RealFlight G4.5. It's clearly not as easy as it looks! lol

So I'm wondering what you guys would suggest for a bigginner. I guess to start off I would like to go the electric route.

Is there anything out there that would be good for a beginner that I won't outgrow too fast? Specifically, I have to admit I'm not that great at the RF Sim lol so I would like to know that whatever I purchase as easily available parts for replacement.

Thanks very much for your opinions!

rsxskyd · 03-31-2009, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by amp3d

Hi guys,
I'm sure this has been asked 1000's of times, but I have been in the nitro vehicles hobby for a a while now and love it.

I've always wanted to get into the planes though, so I started off by recently picking up RealFlight G4.5. It's clearly not as easy as it looks! lol

So I'm wondering what you guys would suggest for a bigginner. I guess to start off I would like to go the electric route.

Is there anything out there that would be good for a beginner that I won't outgrow too fast? Specifically, I have to admit I'm not that great at the RF Sim lol so I would like to know that whatever I purchase as easily available parts for replacement.

Thanks very much for your opinions!

Wild Hawk RTF

cherokee · 04-03-2009, 10:59 AM

I would suggest an EasyStar, great plane that you can get RTF for under $200...IIRC.

They can take some pretty crazy brushless power if you want to go fast, can can carry a good load, lots of people use them for taking pictures from the planes....that never gets old.

Easy to fly, you can mod the heck out of it. A better starter plane is hard to find, and a plane that can do so much is hard to find.

SPEED37 · 04-03-2009, 12:53 PM

I won't recommend any certain airplane, but will say this, a great way to get into RC aircraft is with a sailplane. They are slow, very forgiving, and most important easy to land. Whatever you pick it's best if you can get some help from an experienced pilot.

Stevem9 · 05-17-2009, 02:43 PM

IMO check out your local flying clubs, get your AMA and look at something like this

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...I=LXSGY1**&P=0

or this

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...I=LXEXK2**&P=0

they also have an avistar thats a good train and then some, i think they have a rtf version aswell.

your local field should have people avaible to train you on a buddy box system which makes it cheaper to learn and much more enjoyable

rckaki1975 · 05-31-2009, 09:40 AM

Esky v3...good good..good...

rckaki1975 · 05-31-2009, 09:41 AM

but now, for most of the beginner....Esky v4 is the 1st choice...more stable...

rkhess · 05-31-2009, 01:42 PM

mini super cub or a slo-v

Brian Searles · 06-12-2009, 08:28 AM

The Flyzone Skyfly 2 would be a great first choice if you want something pretty durable.

I currently fly the Hobbico Superstar EP, and it is a great flyer for the $$$. It is a tad underpowered, but that is kind of good for a beginner.

dmowery · 06-12-2009, 01:33 PM

Hi
I use a Hobbico trainer 40 size and have advanced to adding a 51 Super Tigre on the nose and it goes like a Raped Ape sport plane when I want to , O by the way I raised the landing gear to 7 inches and use it to drop a 2 lb RC Skydiver so it gets double duty and real fun to fly as a sport plane when not jumping , Just something for thought

rcplaneslovers · 06-14-2009, 03:25 AM

I highly recommend an Easy Star, this was my first airplane and i taught the rc flying myself without simulator.

dmowery · 06-14-2009, 01:44 PM

What ever you decide to get , Go to a flying club and talk with some experanced flyers , better yet go to a flying field as more than likly the ones at field will be more help than any of us on line
and get a AMA membership and have someone at field help you fly on a buddy box and learn the right way insted of just going to a open field as you will learn more and could be a lot less expence in the long run
Happy Flying and pm me if need any help
Don

cherokee · 06-15-2009, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by dmowery

What ever you decide to get , Go to a flying club and talk with some experanced flyers , better yet go to a flying field as more than likly the ones at field will be more help than any of us on line
and get a AMA membership and have someone at field help you fly on a buddy box and learn the right way insted of just going to a open field as you will learn more and could be a lot less expence in the long run
Happy Flying and pm me if need any help
Don

A good suggestion, and I will say that all clubs are different it might take some looking for you to find one that you will feel at home with.

Many clubs still shun electrics and look down upon them as many of the old school flyers think they are toys and not real airplanes.

Whatever you do fly the type of plane you want to fly, gas or electric, foam, or balsa. Don't let anyone try to force you in one direction or another. All forms are great. You do have to understand you have to walk before you can run, so you can't start off with that 60" warbird, so a good trainer is the first step you have to take.

TEAM BRC · 06-15-2009, 11:23 PM

I think the Kyosho Calmato RTR is a great plane to start off with your hobby.

cyclone x · 06-28-2009, 07:52 PM

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