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I am bumping this for the newer folks to the hobby.

Bump for the after Christmas noobs trying to learn :)

Thank you!

You are one of the chosen ones my friend! I was not, so I work hard to help folks like me succeed in the hobby :D GB

Honestly, I am the wrong guy to offer that kind of direction as that is an advanced build way out of the scope of what a beginner should do. I prefer BNF and PNP models that come with everything you need in the box, sans your battery and radio system. There are so many ways you can go wrong...

Great questions! My answer is yes. Please start with a nice foam kit designed to be a trainer. Warbirds like that one you show here are low winged and will last a minute in the air if you are lucky as a straight beginner. That is why most trainers are high-winged planes. Some freaks of nature...

I am not pro either, so it is all about the fun for me :D

It would need a Spektrum radio to work with the newer version, which are what I recommend. I am sure there are other flight sims that would be helpful that use the radio you have, however. I am just not knowledgeable on them. Thank you so much! I highly recommend electric planes to learn how to...

A beginner plane is never a bad idea, but you and your 4 year old could also share time learning to fly on a flight sim like Real Flight Evolution.

Bump for all of the Spring Beginners out there! Please ask questions, even if they might seem off topic. I am here to help in any way I am able folks. I want to keep our beautiful hobby strong and fun. GB

I want to bump this thread for those that were inspired to get into RC around the holidays.

Options are always good! My buddy has the BF-109 and while it flies ok, it is nothing I would compare to a legit trainer plane. If someone does go that route, at least they will know it is just a little more risk than the other planes, BUT can still get the job done for some :) GB

Thanks guys! I have more info I have laid out on a document I have been working away at during my winter break for my website. My plan is to add that here too. The formatting can take forever though lol As far as that Ranger goes, the front nose wheel and GPS being tricky are valid points. I...

Your First RC Plane This thread contains the Best RC Plane Beginner Advice I can offer someone looking to get into flying RC Planes safely and with the highest probably of success. While there are many different schools of thought on how to approach this, listed below are the planes and tips I...