RC Airplanes for youths

[zoozoo]

My my....so while I get him one of those trainers...(Im leaning towards the Electro Trainer....  http://www.hobby-lobby.com/electrotrainer.htm )....I'm looking at that Ready To Fly F-18   

I bought that one last year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SirLoin]

I also fly at a local field with ALOT of guys.
What you wanted is a 3 channel RTF,or ARF plane. I HIGHLY recommend  getting a cub plane, gas engine or electric.

Cub is a taildragger..you want a tri-gear trainer for learning..eg Sig Cadet.

[GuyNoir]

You should do what my brother and I did when we were starting out.  Buy this: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXHCJ2&P=0.

It's 35 bucks, comes with a motor, and is just about indestructible (but stock up on extra props)...  It'll fly for ~15 minutes per battery, so we would just charge up 4 or 5 and get a good hour of flying in.  It's small and light enough that we had no problem flying in spaces that we wouldn't dream of taking our gas/balsa SIG 40 (anywhere that's not a true RC club field). 

vv brother vv








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[LePaul]

We're at a grass strip, would that be hard on trikes?

[eskimo2]

You should do what my brother and I did when we were starting out.  Buy this: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXHCJ2&P=0.

It's 35 bucks, comes with a motor, and is just about indestructible (but stock up on extra props)...  It'll fly for ~15 minutes per battery, so we would just charge up 4 or 5 and get a good hour of flying in.  It's small and light enough that we had no problem flying in spaces that we wouldn't dream of taking our gas/balsa SIG 40 (anywhere that's not a true RC club field). 

vv brother vv
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That thing rules!

[Waldo]

 Lepaul, I started in r/c when I was 10. My dad was flying r/c since its early days.
I have a few recommendations for you.

 The local club probably has a training program for new pilots. Hook up with an instructor
that can be at the field the same day/time as you. They can inspect you plane and fly it
for you the first time out. Once it is trimmed out you should be able to get some stick time.

 The Buddy box setup is good too.

 Realflight,Realflight,Realflight and more realflight.

 I prefer glow powered planes as there is quicker turnaround between flights. Just refuel and go.
Electrics have there advantages too tho ( I fly both )

 Most hobbyshops (online or local) have a package deal for all you need to get started.
ie High wing trainer, engine, radio and accessories.

 Enjoy !

[CAP1]

We're at a grass strip, would that be hard on trikes?

no it wouldn't......i have a world models T-34..it's a sport plane......i have a scale T-34, and i used to have a scale P-39,,,,,,,,all were fine on grass strip....

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[LePaul]

thanks for the info

[SirLoin]

Lepaul...a trike is much easier to point straight(nosewheel + rudder) on takeoff than a taildragger which has only rudder.

[Kaw1000]

I have been into R/C airplanes for 2 years now...I own 20 airplanes...I learned from the school of hard Knocks
Every one I own is electric.....the best starter plan in my opinion is Horizon hobby super cub.....its plug and play!!
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=HBZ7100.....All you have to do is charge the battery
and off you go....it is a foam...you can crash it and glue it back together lots of times...and if you need parts they are
cheap.....Do your self a big favor and buy this plane..No other compares for the price...159.00 in the box ready to fly!!!

Do your self a big favor and do not get into gas right away.....buy this electic plane...buy a few batterys and have fun
Caution! this plane has to be flown it still air...on windy days forget it...5 mph or less

[Shuffler]

I suggest a gas ARF (Almost Ready to Fly) Trainer as they have plenty of Dihedral which will help him learn to control the aircraft. This makes it more stable in flight.

[Kaw1000]

Super Cub

Twin star

Projeti

Ezeglider

[eskimo2]

Kaw1000,

Those look great!
Post pictures of them all.
How does that last sailplane type one fly?

[Kaw1000]

It flys great...again its a calm day flyer......I like to get it real high and turn motor off...then just glide it down.it
has folding props so when the motor stops, the props fold back for great aerodynamics!!
if you fly it right you can get a 30 min flight outta one lipo battery.....most Electric airplanes only last 10 min or so a
charge......I built 4 or 5 over the winter and haven't take pics yet I will soon!!
 I will take a picture tonight of my latest build....its really big...its called a Honda biz jet!!
 Alot of my planes are foam...so the are not real good in windy weather...I have a few that are good in Windy weather!

[Kaw1000]

I bought that one last year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.hobby-lobby.com/electrotrainer.htm

I had one of these...with all due respect it is not a good plane..the fuse is like paper...one crash and its done.