First time RC Plane questions.
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I appreciate this has been done before but the search facility is knackered.
I've just been told I can have another Christmas present, is it possible to get something for between £50 - 100 (all in) that can be flown by a complete beginner?
If so:
Will it do more than fly in circles?
Could it take off and land from the ground?
Preferably NOT from an online supplier - ideally somewhere like Modelzone or similar.
Might consider helicopters too.
I've just been told I can have another Christmas present, is it possible to get something for between £50 - 100 (all in) that can be flown by a complete beginner?
If so:
Will it do more than fly in circles?
Could it take off and land from the ground?
Preferably NOT from an online supplier - ideally somewhere like Modelzone or similar.
Might consider helicopters too.
There is a mini v, yes. They really are great to learn on, but fun enough when you can control one properly. The design makes it hard to crash,learn but if you do they bounce. If it does break, hot glue it and off you go. Batteries are also cheap and last ages. I'm not connected to them in any way but have bought a lot of stuff over the years.
Hi there.
Depends what your expectations are. Some find them great, some are disappointed.
If you want one as a toy, the £100 shop offerings are great. The slightest breeze will blow them away though.
I take it a bit more seriously, Here's a bit of information about what I do:
A proper "kit" r/c plane is much more rewarding to own. They run on nitro fuel and are much bigger and heavier. You need to use them at specific R/C clubs that have insurance. My plane has a wingspan of 3 meters!
The rewarding bit is that I done most of the assembly of the plane, I also modified the electrics from previous planes to fit. I can disassemble the (tiny) engine and put it back together. I also learned how to solder and do various electronics work by owning one.
These models are a bit more fragile (and expensive) so we have a "buddy" system for beginners. We have 2 remotes connected to each other, One controls the plane (the beginner gets this one) and another remote is connected that has a more experienced person who by flicking a switch can quickly take control of the plane.
Oh, and I got my current job from doing it!
Here's a picture i pulled from the internet to show the scale (No, it isn't me!):
If you're interested, track down a local flying club and ask questions. (just make sure you don't get the club weirdo that talks to anyone, every club has one)
Depends what your expectations are. Some find them great, some are disappointed.
If you want one as a toy, the £100 shop offerings are great. The slightest breeze will blow them away though.
I take it a bit more seriously, Here's a bit of information about what I do:
A proper "kit" r/c plane is much more rewarding to own. They run on nitro fuel and are much bigger and heavier. You need to use them at specific R/C clubs that have insurance. My plane has a wingspan of 3 meters!
The rewarding bit is that I done most of the assembly of the plane, I also modified the electrics from previous planes to fit. I can disassemble the (tiny) engine and put it back together. I also learned how to solder and do various electronics work by owning one.
These models are a bit more fragile (and expensive) so we have a "buddy" system for beginners. We have 2 remotes connected to each other, One controls the plane (the beginner gets this one) and another remote is connected that has a more experienced person who by flicking a switch can quickly take control of the plane.
Oh, and I got my current job from doing it!
Here's a picture i pulled from the internet to show the scale (No, it isn't me!):
If you're interested, track down a local flying club and ask questions. (just make sure you don't get the club weirdo that talks to anyone, every club has one)
Edited by Meths on Saturday 22 December 23:57
Thanks for the help.
It is only really a toy. I'm now the owner of a Revell Freshman ARF which cost Ms MV the princely sum of about £75 with a few batteries and things.
I've glued it all together and now have to wait 24 hours before I can finish it. I'm then not allowed to touch it until Christmas Day.
It is only really a toy. I'm now the owner of a Revell Freshman ARF which cost Ms MV the princely sum of about £75 with a few batteries and things.
I've glued it all together and now have to wait 24 hours before I can finish it. I'm then not allowed to touch it until Christmas Day.
I look forward to hearing about your adventures with the flying, but I would advise you look for a local club, if only to watch and learn.
The BMFA have a club finder online http://www.bmfa.org/clubs/clist.php
I've taught a few RTF owners the basics, the models generally fly ok, but struggle in a breeze so choose a calm day if you are going solo.
If you do get the bug, the model in the picture above would be a great choice.
The BMFA have a club finder online http://www.bmfa.org/clubs/clist.php
I've taught a few RTF owners the basics, the models generally fly ok, but struggle in a breeze so choose a calm day if you are going solo.
If you do get the bug, the model in the picture above would be a great choice.
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