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Offline Tupac

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my rc plane
« on: December 30, 2009, 09:14:54 PM »
i bought an ARF rc plane today, and put it together, here are some pics


this is what it looks likr in the box

it had the engine pre-installed, but im dumb, so i still had fun puttign it together

i put the rear landing gear on here

i installed the wings, and tail section, and added the prop


tthe finished plane!
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Re: my rc plane
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2009, 09:17:43 PM »
Congrats dude! You are going to have fun with it.
Have you found any feilds in your area? Another thing, have you applied for AMA?

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Re: my rc plane
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2009, 09:19:13 PM »
AMA? whats that.....i have 5 acres i can fly at my house
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« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2009, 09:38:26 PM »
AMA is an insurance. If you decide to go to a field, you will need it. Here is the website for them. For the youngsters up 16, it free. I believe after that it is $20, and that is annually, so it's not that bad. But again that's if you decide to join a field. More than likley, the field will want club dues, and over here I believe it is $50s, but it could be diffrent for any field.

http://www.modelaircraft.org/
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Re: my rc plane
« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2009, 09:40:21 PM »
im 18, ill tell em im 16....might work, im good friends with one of the renown area RC pilots (keith moody)
he could get me in for free (i hope) im kinda short on cash
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Re: my rc plane
« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2009, 09:41:01 PM »
that's the same plane i learned on. it's rugged, and flies beautifully.


listen to pfactor, and join a club. get help. do not try to learn that alone.  :aok
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Re: my rc plane
« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2009, 09:43:47 PM »
ive flown on the realflight simulator for 2 or 3 years, and my friend keith will "buddy box" with me, anything else i need? how do i put gas in it, i didnt see it on the directions
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Offline legoman

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Re: my rc plane
« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2009, 09:44:16 PM »
i also here to help PM me if you need anything.  :salute
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Re: my rc plane
« Reply #8 on: December 30, 2009, 09:49:22 PM »
thanks legoman, i saw your RC hellcat, thats pretty awesome. im too dumb to build something from a real kit
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Re: my rc plane
« Reply #9 on: December 30, 2009, 10:00:34 PM »
Quote from: CAP1 on December 30, 2009, 09:41:01 PM
that's the same plane i learned on. it's rugged, and flies beautifully.


listen to pfactor, and join a club. get help. do not try to learn that alone.  :aok
PFactor? I'm not Pfactor hehe
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Re: my rc plane
« Reply #10 on: December 30, 2009, 10:05:52 PM »
Took me 3 days to assemble and complete, and 10 seconds to crash and break   :aok
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Re: my rc plane
« Reply #11 on: December 30, 2009, 10:11:00 PM »
Quote from: Bosco123 on December 30, 2009, 10:00:34 PM
PFactor? I'm not Pfactor hehe

But I am!   :rofl

My advice to the OP is, be sure to follow the instructions to properly break the engine in with a rich fuel mixture.  Then find somebody in your area that can teach you to fly it.  Sounds like your friend Keith is probably experienced, make sure you wait til he has the time to help you out.  Many a toothpick has been made by new flyers getting impatient and trying to "go it alone" the first time.  That first flight can be especially hairy since the plane may be wildly out of trim.  A good trainer will give the plane a good once over twice to spot any potential problems (like a reversed aileron servo) etc.

I also think you should join the AMA, it's pretty cheap and can really save your bacon if something goes horribly wrong.

By the way, that'll be a good trainer.  :aok

ALSO:  I personally don't like wood props on trainers.  I like the nylon props, they stand up to nose in landings a bit better.  You need to make sure the prop is balanced too.
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Re: my rc plane
« Reply #12 on: December 30, 2009, 10:13:14 PM »
how much did that plane cost ya i'm interested in getting my own just like yours
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Re: my rc plane
« Reply #13 on: December 30, 2009, 10:14:13 PM »
199.99 brand new in the box
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Re: my rc plane
« Reply #14 on: December 30, 2009, 10:16:52 PM »
dang it i gotta save my money, when i get $200 i consult you again
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