First hobby grade plane ??

[Warby]

I'm considering, (emphasise on considering) buying my 15yo son his first (our first) proper hobby grade rc plane for Christmas this year.

We've only ever had the cheap foam rc planes. A WLtoys Cessna 182 3ch and a FX Cessna 182 2ch.

He has shown interest in the past for flying but we are always disappointed by the handling and reliability of the above planes and the limitations of the requirement for perfect weather.

What would you recommend for a beginner?
It must be RTF as we don't have a controller.

I was considering the HobbyZone Carbon Cub S2 1.3m RTF Basic, as I've seen it recommended in the past and its within budget, just.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1846326...-Fkr-rYTg2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

We don't know much about RC planes.
Are there other options within budget? Is that plane too expensive for a beginner?

 

[remote uncontrol]

Most of the guys I know locally have started with Carbon Cubs. I don’t have any experience with planes but I think it works well for them

 

[Tunedfrog]

I'm considering, (emphasise on considering) buying my 15yo son his first (our first) proper hobby grade rc plane for Christmas this year.

We've only ever had the cheap foam rc planes. A WLtoys Cessna 182 3ch and a FX Cessna 182 2ch.

He has shown interest in the past for flying but we are always disappointed by the handling and reliability of the above planes and the limitations of the requirement for perfect weather.

What would you recommend for a beginner?
It must be RTF as we don't have a controller.

I was considering the HobbyZone Carbon Cub S2 1.3m RTF Basic, as I've seen it recommended in the past and its within budget, just.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1846326...-Fkr-rYTg2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

We don't know much about RC planes.
Are there other options within budget? Is that plane too expensive for a beginner?

I started with the Carbon Cub S2. Easy to fly and to learn on.
I've mentioned before I took the GPS system out of it and flew it with my own electronic.
My RealFlight 9 take all the credit for that, first flight was perfect.

 

[Warby]

I see there is a smaller version too.

HobbyZone RC Airplane Sport Cub S 2 615mm RTF Everything Needed to Fly is Included/Safe Technology HBZ444000 https://amzn.asia/d/95Ihve8

 

[Doom!]

That carbon cub will treat you right, great choice.

 

[Tunedfrog]

The carbon cub is also on the RealFlight simulator, and that's why I bought it.

 

[Warby]

The carbon cub is also on the RealFlight simulator, and that's why I bought it.

Can you use the RTF controller(tx) with the simulator?

 

[Tunedfrog]

It will accept the Spektrum DX6 transmitter which I have but never seen the reason to use it. Off the top of my head, I don't remember the exact model,
it's been too long since I've used it.
Not sure what other transmitters will work.
The RealFlight simulators are an excellent training tool, it's how I learned and as mentioned, my first
flight was perfect and that was without the training mode.

 

[Speed Chaser]

I got into RC airplane with a Hobbico Nexstar. But nowadays I would recommend a hobbyzone aeroscout

 

[gandalfnz]

Another vote for Carbon cub.

I have my 11 and 8 yo learning how to fly on it.
Its a great and durable plane for beginners.
Don't go for the mini one, they are harder to control and susceptible to the lightest of winds.

 

[Jerold]

I've never flown a plane but thought about it.

How easy are they to crash?

 

[Hobbydude2]

I've never flown a plane but thought about it.

How easy are they to crash?

Very. I have Some solo time and 48 hrs on a C-152 cessna and thats full scale and I had a few crunchers on the foamy rc birdies. Hot glue, tooth pick and acrylic paint are your best friend. Aircraft are like sharks, they have to keep moving through the air to keep the wings airfoil lifting the airplanes weight. A good book might be a step in the right direction.

I'm considering, (emphasise on considering) buying my 15yo son his first (our first) proper hobby grade rc plane for Christmas this year.

We've only ever had the cheap foam rc planes. A WLtoys Cessna 182 3ch and a FX Cessna 182 2ch.

He has shown interest in the past for flying but we are always disappointed by the handling and reliability of the above planes and the limitations of the requirement for perfect weather.

What would you recommend for a beginner?
It must be RTF as we don't have a controller.

I was considering the HobbyZone Carbon Cub S2 1.3m RTF Basic, as I've seen it recommended in the past and its within budget, just.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1846326...-Fkr-rYTg2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

We don't know much about RC planes.
Are there other options within budget? Is that plane too expensive for a beginner?

Beginner birdy? Cub s2, so easy to fly its silly. Apprentice is bigger and better for the high winds that seem never to leave.

 

[Jerold]

These have a "Stunt" button. Hmm, I could do some damage with that.

 

[CertifiedMike]

These have a "Stunt" button. Hmm, I could do some damage with that.

I must have a "stunt" button somewhere too.

 

[Ade C]

I've never flown a plane but thought about it.

How easy are they to crash?

I have a 100% success rate with crashes so far

 

[CertifiedMike]

I have a 100% success rate with crashes so far

Pfffft. I can crash better than you with my eyes blindfolded and both hands tied behind my back!

 

[Xraycer]

Pfffft. I can crash better than you with my eyes blindfolded and both hands tied behind my back!

This is exactly what I tell people when they inquire about the crash

 

[Ade C]

This is exactly what I tell people when they inquire about the crash
View attachment 204153

Bit of glue and tape and it'll be fine

 

[Xraycer]

Bit of glue and tape and it'll be fine

That wasn't it's first big crash

 

[CertifiedMike]

This is exactly what I tell people when they inquire about the crash
View attachment 204153

It looks like it stopped RIGHT HERE!
Am I right???

Can that that be repaired or is that a loss?