Electric rtf

[hardlo]

Hi I'm new to rc planes and I'm looking at getting myself rtf electric plane. I have looked at millions, read loads of reviews and watched millions of videos on them i am completely confused. Can anyone give my advice on what make and model to go for I have a budget of about 150 pounds. Many thanks hardlo

[giskard]

Will you be learning on your own or with a club?
Also have you looked into an RC simulator?
Both these can greatly increase your chances of success

I really recommend the Bendy Sport ( http://robotbirds.com/catalog/product_in...cts_id=449 , probably worth calling regarding stock as sometimes the website doesn't get updated at RB). If you give them a call they'd get you a package with a waypoint motor and RB speed controller for a good price. Hopefully some sort of cheap transmitter too (though really if you can its worth stretching to a better transmitter now, maybe a Spektrum DX6i ). Don't be put off by its looks, with suitable power its pretty aerobatic but is really easy to land.

RB also do a foam Stinson trainer that flies great but its very light so not as suitable for winter flying. Falconer flew Jasons Bendy Sport this weekend in fairly gusty winds and he's only flown a plane a couple of times.

Multiplex EasyStar is very popular too:
http://www.sussex-model-centre.co.uk/sho...sp?id=2392

Else some sort of flying wing can be a popular trainer. http://flyingwings.co.uk/ do a few nice ones and I'm sure would be able to recommend you a suitable setup. They do a V-Trainer too, not flown it but looks nice if a bit light for winter.

With all these foam trainers I'd recommend investing in a tube of UHU-POR glue is it makes a very durable and flexible repair.

I'm sure others will have some ideas too

Good luck!

[Richard]

£150 isnt at lot to get a 'proper' RC setup. A reasonable transmitter, receiver and charger could eat up all that. Then theres the motor, battery pack (lipo), speed controller and servos yet to buy before you get a plane to put that lot in.

You could look at the basic Spektrum DX5 radio set for £65ish but you would find it limiting going forward, maybe you should consider a second hand 35mHz set such as the Futaba 6EXA. You will need to consider a battery pack and charger for this too about £20ish.

A motor setup for the likes of the Bendy Sport will be about £40ish that would include the Speed Controller and a prop.

A 3 cell 2000mAh(ish) lipo battery can be got from £20 and you will need a suitable charger. Robotbirds are still selling older stock, this changer for £35 is a great deal http://robotbirds.com/catalog/product_in...ts_id=1786 it can charge Lipo, Nicads, Nimhs and Lead Acid packs.

Servos for planes like the Bendy Sport use 9g servos, the Esky 8g servos are perfect. You need 3 of these £15 will cover them or less if you buy from Ebay.

The plane itself, the Bendy Sport is only £35. The gear I listed will cost much the same for most park flyers, if theres a plane you are interested in we could be more specific in what is needed. Multiplex do a nice range of models with good instructions, take a look at them too.

As you can see its the gear that costs the most, but if you buy reasonable stuff now it will save you money later. I make out you need closer to £230, you may get a discount if you list what you need and contact one shop directly for everything.

[Pete Maverix]

Myself is looking for a beginner RTF electric, what do you guys think about this one? It says almost indestructible so i think it would be great for someone who recently started to fly

http://www.rctecnic.com/epages/rctecnic....4%20Ghz%22

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[giskard]

I've never seen this sort of model fly all that well

[Tony Smith]

Quote:Originally posted by giskard

I've never seen this sort of model fly all that well

I concur, Reecey flew one of these, and he said it was...err..not very good...to put it nicely.........

[e-flight]

you could go for a AXN Cloud but would need your own transmitter and reciever
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or Bee Sport Flyer all in the box
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[1958steveflying]

Quote:PS Shouldnt this thread be in another section or is Hardlo after a started EDF

As Hardlo posted in 2008 and and has not posted since i doubt it matters.

[David]

When all thats left is criticism.. isnt it time to leave?

[Arcright]

Yes fair enough I should have clocked the date