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    Monterey13's Avatar Senior Member
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    My newest hobby...

    I am finally going to give it a try. I ordered my 1st RC plane, and it will be here Thursday. It comes with a simulator, so I can practice alot, before I attempt to actually fly it.
    Here is the one I ordered... http://www.bananahobby.com/1651.html

    I also went out and bought 2 used ones yesterday. I think I got a pretty good deal for $175.

    The big one is a scratch built kit. It came with everything, including 4 nitro engines. I will finish and fly this one much later, after I have mastered the electrics.



    The smaller one is a RTF Cessna 182, complete.




    I don't know the value of the scratch built, but I found the Cessna for sale for $199.

    http://www.historicaviation.com/product_info.po?ID=13369&product=Models+and+Kits&c ategory=flying&subcategory=277

    I think I got a pretty good deal. Now, if I can just keep them from becoming lawn darts...
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    I really enjoyed RC planes at one time. I still have quite a few but haven't flown for close to 10 years. There are times when I think about getting back into it again.
    At one time I was a strong advocate for gas or glow engines but it seems that electric has come a long way and is a good choice.
    If you are able, put up some photos of your new plane.
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    Looks like image links, or maybe just Photobucket is not working...

    Just thinking aloud, but if you do most flying above a field with tall grass, that could save a few crashes from being career ending.

    I've thought about getting into R/C, but haven't had the room, time or money to.
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    double post
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    The very FIRST thing you need to do is join a club and pay for a AMA membership.
    The SECOND thing is to get an experienced flyer to check your plane and let HIM/HER take it up the first time.

    DO NOT TRY THIS YOURSELF.

    Don't care how much stick time you get on the sim. There, you just punch the re-set ****on and you've got a new plane.

    Real life, you're down to two planes because your first one is a total write-off.

    Trust me on this one.

    My current ride: Extra 330L with a 82" wing and a 50CC gasser in it. It's not big but it's enough for me at this point in time.


    edit-->c'mon guys, seriously. My word above was b.u.t.t.o.n and it got CENSORED!!! Pure stupidity.
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    I just about decided I'm going to convert the big one to electric. Gassers can be a pain...and more expensive.

    I'll put up a pic of my new trainer tomorrow.
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    Ditto!!!!!!!!!

    Your trainer looks like a good one, Contrasting colors on the wings top and bottom will help you allot!

    Get the hang of it, before you try that tail dragger.

    Originally Posted by voyager_663rd Go to original post
    The very FIRST thing you need to do is join a club and pay for a AMA membership.
    The SECOND thing is to get an experienced flyer to check your plane and let HIM/HER take it up the first time.

    DO NOT TRY THIS YOURSELF.

    Don't care how much stick time you get on the sim. There, you just punch the re-set ****on and you've got a new plane.

    Real life, you're down to two planes because your first one is a total write-off.

    Trust me on this one.

    My current ride: Extra 330L with a 82" wing and a 50CC gasser in it. It's not big but it's enough for me at this point in time.


    edit-->c'mon guys, seriously. My word above was b.u.t.t.o.n and it got CENSORED!!! Pure stupidity.
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    I didn't mean to suggest you switch to gas, it was just to show you my suggestions were coming from an experienced flyer and not just "anybody" offering help.

    Switching to electric won't cause your crash to be any less destructive. Get the assistance I suggested.
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    Originally Posted by voyager_663rd Go to original post
    The very FIRST thing you need to do is join a club and pay for a AMA membership.
    The SECOND thing is to get an experienced flyer to check your plane and let HIM/HER take it up the first time.

    DO NOT TRY THIS YOURSELF.

    Don't care how much stick time you get on the sim. There, you just punch the re-set ****on and you've got a new plane.

    Real life, you're down to two planes because your first one is a total write-off.

    Trust me on this one.

    My current ride: Extra 330L with a 82" wing and a 50CC gasser in it. It's not big but it's enough for me at this point in time.


    edit-->c'mon guys, seriously. My word above was b.u.t.t.o.n and it got CENSORED!!! Pure stupidity.
    Good advice.
    And let me add, have an experienced flyer to hook you up on a buddy box for the first flights, the sim is a great training tool, but nothing beats a good instructor on the real thing.

    And like someone here on these forums used to say : "Welcome to the madness "
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    Thanks for all the suggestions. I am currently trying to contact a very experienced flyer in my area, to help me with it.

    Here is a pic of the trainer I bought. It has a 49" wingspan, and it is supposed to be relatively easy to fly, and very forgiving.

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