RC flying

[papa 695]

I'm thinking of tacking up rc flying what is the best plane to start with ? I was thinking of something along the lines of a cheep ( ish ) Cessna type.

[eddiesolo]

Loads of cheap foam electric jobbies about, ideal to gain your 'wings' so to speak.

[eddiesolo]

This site gives good info. http://www.rc-airplane-world.com/flying-model-airplanes.html


What you're wanting a simple two channel plane to get you going.

[BBdave]

I saw a chap up at our flying field with one of these a couple of weeks ago I was quite impressed very easy to fly


https://www.howesmodels.co.uk/category/Ready%20To%20Fly%20Models?order=priceHigh


They have different modes begginer, intermediate and expert they have a gyro which can return it to level flight an a panic switch for the same.


Not my thing I'm a glider man myself.


Dave

[papa 695]

This site gives good info. http://www.rc-airplane-world.com/flying-model-airplanes.html
What you're wanting a simple two channel plane to get you going.

Cheers Si yes just something simple for starters until I gain my wings as you say.

[papa 695]

I saw a chap up at our flying field with one of these a couple of weeks ago I was quite impressed very easy to fly
https://www.howesmodels.co.uk/category/Ready To Fly Models?order=priceHigh


They have different modes begginer, intermediate and expert they have a gyro which can return it to level flight an a panic switch for the same.


Not my thing I'm a glider man myself.


Dave

Cheers Dave some nice aircraft there

[eddiesolo]

Something like this might be okay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RADIO-CONTROLLED-AIRCRAFT-2-4G-3-CHANNEL-F949-RC-AEROPLANE-PLANE-RTF-GLIDER-/151860548634?hash=item235b98141a:g:tS8AAOSw3ydV2Lt k


Use in calm conditions and it should be great for getting to grips with flying.

[eddiesolo]

Then you can get one like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Large-Hurricane-5Ch-2-4GHz-RTF-RC-Radio-Controlled-Aeroplane-Plane-W-Retracts/291596049935?_trksid=p2045573.c100034.m2102&_trkpa rms=aid=555012&algo=PW.MBE&ao=2&asc=20140107092241 &meid=9a83e09d58984f248a86ccc7d4eeb6c2&pid=100034& rk=1&rkt=4&mehot=pp&sd=151860548634 and we will meet up and you can strafe my Tiger tank

[spanner570]

When I learned to fly R.C. aircraft, I bought and made a Super 60. Very similar to a Cessna to look at. It flew itself, having just elevators, rudder and of course a throttle.


Later I moved on to aircraft with aerolons, cratered the ground a few times. Decided there were better things to spend my pennies on. I still had great fun though......

[Guest]

I'm thinking of tacking up rc flying what is the best plane to start with ? I was thinking of something along the lines of a cheep ( ish ) Cessna type.

Depends! The bigger the plane, the easier it is to fly, is not a bad axiom, especially where trainers are involved. Those ready-mades are expensive, and also expensive to repair after a "boisterous" landing. If you want to build something, then Flair and Precedent make really good kits, that are straightforward to build. Am guessing it's all electric now, I used to have 4-stroke engines, which were exquisite ! Best advice is to find your local club, and go along and chat to a few folks, you'll save a lot of time and money that way, plus you'll get some kind bod to help you with your first flights. Warning, it's addictive!

[Guest]

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When I learned to fly R.C. aircraft, I bought and made a Super 60. Very similar to a Cessna to look at. It flew itself, having just elevators, rudder and of course a throttle.
Later I moved on to aircraft with aerolons, cratered the ground a few times. Decided there were better things to spend my pennies on. I still had great fun though......

Ahhhh, the Super 60 , what a gem! I built a junior 60 and loved it so much. But I learned on a helicopter (don't ask!) until I discovered that it was about as relaxing as trench warfare, so built a Flair Piper Cub, 6' wingspan and steady as a rock!

[BBdave]

Depends! The bigger the plane, the easier it is to fly, is not a bad axiom, especially where trainers are involved. Those ready-mades are expensive, and also expensive to repair after a "boisterous" landing. If you want to build something, then Flair and Precedent make really good kits, that are straightforward to build. Am guessing it's all electric now, I used to have 4-stroke engines, which were exquisite ! Best advice is to find your local club, and go along and chat to a few folks, you'll save a lot of time and money that way, plus you'll get some kind bod to help you with your first flights. Warning, it's addictive!

I disagree these foam birds bounce like you wouldn't believe (low weight = low inertia etc.etc.) easy to repair and parts readily available the main problem with most kits they were designed for glow engines way over engineered for electric so very heavy which is fine if you want glow but there's no need for it these days IMO.


Balsa is so expensive now it's almost not worth building I bought the wood for a 100" glider wings it cost around £60 just for the wings! I had a glass fuselage already I could have bought a kit for the same class glider for £79 .


Dave

[ojays]

Don't forget insurance.


Best bet is to join a club, especially as most will have insurance cover.


Our local club welcomes beginners, and can provide buddy box controllers to learn safely on!

[Guest]

Don't forget insurance.
Best bet is to join a club, especially as most will have insurance cover.


Our local club welcomes beginners, and can provide buddy box controllers to learn safely on!

Now there's progress! They've got to be so much better than the hurried handover of your trannie to your instructor!!!

[papa 695]

Thanks guys I will take a look to see where my local club is