Recommendations for those starting with RC
04-09-2015, 08:05 AM
#106
Have you ever seen a slowbipe? Im my 20+ year experience in RC flight, this little plane rooks them all in stability and general durability. The design is near flawless and only requires a minimum knowledge base to put together.
I did not order the kit, but instead built an exact replica since I enjoy building almost as much as flying. This thing is the most fun I remember having with a foam plane and is so stable at slow flights and harriers that it is near impossible to crash as long as one manages the throttle.
Here is the site http://slowbipe.com/
And here is a couple pics and a video of my build
I did not order the kit, but instead built an exact replica since I enjoy building almost as much as flying. This thing is the most fun I remember having with a foam plane and is so stable at slow flights and harriers that it is near impossible to crash as long as one manages the throttle.
Here is the site http://slowbipe.com/
And here is a couple pics and a video of my build
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04-10-2015, 08:07 PM
#107
Looks nice.....and the plane too 
This is a new look at the T-28 and how much utility you can get out of it after of three year's worth of fun! It is what I recommend for a good second plane:
This is a new look at the T-28 and how much utility you can get out of it after of three year's worth of fun! It is what I recommend for a good second plane:
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04-17-2015, 06:06 PM
#109
Tech Adept
iTrader: (19)
I have heard a lot of bad things about the UM Corsair when it first came out. The center of gravity was off and it flew poorly. The newer ones I supposed to be better, but some people have been recently sold some from the first run, so I personally wouldn't risk it. I would wait to upgrade to the park flyer sized plane later on. They are the same size as my Wildcat shown above and fly REALLY nice.
04-17-2015, 06:14 PM
#110
Tech Adept
iTrader: (19)
So the Hobbyzone Champ is THE way to go to get started in flying then, yeah?? I'm pretty heavily invested in offroad cars at the moment, but I think I might have caught the flight bug...
I also want something simple that I can fly in the park just up the raod, and don't have to go off somewhere far away looking for a place to have a bit of simple fun...
Great thread. Thanks.
I also want something simple that I can fly in the park just up the raod, and don't have to go off somewhere far away looking for a place to have a bit of simple fun...
Great thread. Thanks.
04-17-2015, 10:50 PM
#111
04-18-2015, 04:47 AM
#112
The Champ is about the easiest plane to fly. I would recommend getting a "full range" radio to use with it. The stock radio is a short range radio designed to use in a small close areas. Get out in the open and you'll loose signal quick with the cheap radio it comes with. The umx Radian is another nice plane to fly as well.
07-26-2015, 12:42 PM
#113
The Champ is about the easiest plane to fly. I would recommend getting a "full range" radio to use with it. The stock radio is a short range radio designed to use in a small close areas. Get out in the open and you'll loose signal quick with the cheap radio it comes with. The umx Radian is another nice plane to fly as well.
08-30-2015, 12:33 PM
#114
Here are some crash videos for us to analyze. I think having beginners watch things like this and then have experienced RC Pilots talk about them is invaluable to the beginner.
Flight 1:
Flight 2:
Flight 3:
Flight 4:
Feel free to show other crash videos as well. There is something to be learn from nearly any mistake on the sticks, so let's take this thread to the next level
Flight 1:
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Flight 2:
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Flight 3:
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Flight 4:
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Feel free to show other crash videos as well. There is something to be learn from nearly any mistake on the sticks, so let's take this thread to the next level
09-16-2015, 06:45 PM
#115
11-07-2015, 11:54 AM
#116
Bump for those looking to get into the hobby this holiday season. Give and ask for your gifts wisely
Here is another reminder for those of you heading into your first winter using lipo batteries. This is what can happen to flight times on a coldish day:
Here is another reminder for those of you heading into your first winter using lipo batteries. This is what can happen to flight times on a coldish day:
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Last edited by GBLynden; 11-07-2015 at 12:31 PM.
11-08-2015, 05:59 AM
#117
Just this morning I flew the AS3extra (yeah I got a new one) and with temps around 38f I lost almost 3 minutes on a full battery! Crazy......
11-09-2015, 11:08 PM
#118
01-06-2016, 06:33 PM
#119
Here is a bump for the new RC Pilots that are trying to learn after the holidays.
01-15-2016, 04:33 AM
#120
Tech Rookie
Try the Hobbyzone Corsair or Delta Ray. They are sturdy and easy to fly.