Author Topic: RC park flyers (Read 593 times)

expat · « **Reply #15 on:** April 10, 2006, 08:03:23 AM »

Hi
Yr best bet is to start of with a trainer , Hobbly Lobby have a nice little flier called the wing dragon , it's electric throtle rudder and elevator controls , is easy to set up and flies nice , you can do basic areo's with it loops and such .Cant remeber how much it costs but is very cheap you get everything you need in the one box .
Get used to that , if possible go to your local club and get an instructor to watch over you .
Have fun
...oh and by the way welcome to the hobby ....yr wallet will never look the same again

GOOD LUCK!

MiloMorai · « **Reply #16 on:** April 10, 2006, 08:15:54 AM »

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Originally posted by Chairboy
In the US, a good source for that insurance is the AMA (American Modelers Association). Most RC parks will demand it, and it's pretty cheap.

Yes AMA RC parks but not the little park down the street.

Most countries have their model associations which give you insurance.

nirvana · « **Reply #17 on:** April 10, 2006, 08:16:36 AM »

Ask Hangtime:aok

Chairboy · « **Reply #18 on:** April 10, 2006, 09:22:31 AM »

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Originally posted by MiloMorai
Yes AMA RC parks but not the little park down the street.

Most countries have their model associations which give you insurance.

Righto, like I said, "RC parks", not parks in general.

Having the insurance is a fine idea no matter where you fly, especially if there's any chance you'll come to mishap. Hitting a car, person, or house without coverage can be expensive.

Goomba · « **Reply #19 on:** April 10, 2006, 11:25:26 AM »

I have a coupla suggestions, too;

http://www.hobbyzonesports.com

Has a series of excellent trainer packages, at very good prices (all under $200). These are complete, fly-out-of-the-box setups, including the radio! No "extra options", no "accessory packages", etc...

They also have a couple different "learn-to-fly" options, like horizon sensing anti-crash systems, "mode" flight, etc... You can also upgrade them to carry a drop pod, a light pod or an ultrasound "combat" pod". Cool stuff.

Like others, I STRONGLY suggest you go with a trainer airframe, and not a warbird, no matter what they say. Need to get the feel without wasting your money...and nothing will turn you off so quick like spending a couple of bills, then watching the thing lawndart itself into so much scrap.

Also, Hobby-Lobby and Tower Hobbies are other good sources.

I, personally, would NOT start buying the "perfect" radio for the future, or top-of-the-line servos, or whatever, at this stage. Buy functional and inexpensive, from a reputable supplier. Learn to fly it and enjoy it for under $200, then move forward. Don't drop $500 on all the trappings and see it on the shelf by June.

Good Luck!

SirLoin · « **Reply #20 on:** April 10, 2006, 06:35:07 PM »

Before you buy anything check out a local R/C club and see what they recommend...Find out what day they have flight school and talk to the trainers.

You buy a warbird before a trainer you will likely waste you money.

R/C is way harder than AH and some pilots would even say harder than flying full scale planes.

GL!!:aok

TX58 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 10, 2006, 07:00:26 PM »

Ramzey if you are considering this bird you may want to check out this post
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3007882/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm , it has alot of good info. I have three of these, two stock and one with a brushless motor and dx6 radio. They are not a good first airplane. They are slightly underpowered in the stock configuration, they have no landing gear stock, and are guit a bit tricker to hand launch than most park flyers. The Parkzone J-3 Cub, although not as glamorous is a great first plane. You can check them all out at http://www.horizonhobby.com . They just released an FW-190, that I hope to be getting soon.

Shoulman · « **Reply #22 on:** April 10, 2006, 10:06:45 PM »

I personally worked in an RC shop for over 8 years.

Starting with a trainer is a must, there is a huge learning curve.
You should get something .40 size minumum, electric or gas.

Buy your components separate. this way you can move them to new birds.
Radio should have dual rates (to make the controls more or less sensitive)

buy a high wing plane with flat bottomed wings, with dihedral (not flat, angled upwards) very stable. tricycle landing gear are best for beginners also, tail draggers are much harder to learn with.

Find someone to train you, you will learn much faster that way. get an AMA license(comes with insurance) and scope out a local field. They should have a training program or persons there that are willing to help you.

Pay great atttention to setting up the center of gravity.

Good luck man.
Shoulman

Suave · « **Reply #23 on:** April 11, 2006, 08:53:13 AM »

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Originally posted by Goomba
I have a coupla suggestions, too;

http://www.hobbyzonesports.com

Has a series of excellent trainer packages, at very good prices (all under $200). These are complete, fly-out-of-the-box setups, including the radio! No "extra options", no "accessory packages", etc...

They also have a couple different "learn-to-fly" options, like horizon sensing anti-crash systems, "mode" flight, etc... You can also upgrade them to carry a drop pod, a light pod or an ultrasound "combat" pod". Cool stuff.

Like others, I STRONGLY suggest you go with a trainer airframe, and not a warbird, no matter what they say. Need to get the feel without wasting your money...and nothing will turn you off so quick like spending a couple of bills, then watching the thing lawndart itself into so much scrap.

Also, Hobby-Lobby and Tower Hobbies are other good sources.

I, personally, would NOT start buying the "perfect" radio for the future, or top-of-the-line servos, or whatever, at this stage. Buy functional and inexpensive, from a reputable supplier. Learn to fly it and enjoy it for under $200, then move forward. Don't drop $500 on all the trappings and see it on the shelf by June.

Good Luck!

Yeah, I bought the Firebird Freedom last year, it's a good deal. Unfortunately I've only flown it once. I have the Real Flight simulator which I play with from time to time also. The thing with flying rc planes is that you have to have time for it. It's a whole ordeal, the weather has to be good, you have to be awake and off of work during daylight hours, then you have to drive 30 minutes out to a suitable location, and it sort of becomes a pain in the ass.

If you live in a city, you pretty much just have to wait untill you have some days off from work, and hope that the weather is good. Then you'll need to decide if that's what you want to be doing with one of your few nice afternoons away from work.

It's probably for this reason that I spend much more time playing with my tanks.