Getting into flying...

[Supernitro17]

I'm thinking of picking up one of the parkzone combat planes, probably the mustang, but maybe a fw190. i dont have a whole lot of flying experience really, but I'm not really worried about crashes, but how is this plane ? is it quality made ? it looks simple enough and durable...

 

[Candyman]

If you've never flown a plane before, I think you'll find your hands full with either of them. They're low wing warbirds and they are very touchy to fly. How much air experience do you have?

 

[Revo Rancher]

The FW 190 is 3 channel and has no rudder controls nor landing gear. It also is not made for a beginner as far as materials. I happen to see one fly this past weekend, the first one out of my favorite LHS. It flew beautifully. Very scale look, too. And big!

Look into a high wing craft to learn, preferably two surface(rudder/elevator). Even consider something like this:

http://www.atlantahobby.com/shopexd.asp?id=979

 

[Supernitro17]

thats pretty cool, cheap too... can it fly in light wind tho ? i dont want it to blow away on me.

 

[Candyman]

Although I've never flown a Slow Stick, they get rave reviews from the park flyer community as great beginner planes. They can handle some wind, I'm sure. But not huge gusts. I had looked at it many times in the past. It's a simple design. Popular so parts are available. And I understand it's a very forgiving plane. A great one to learn on. Plus it's cheap. All you'll need is a radio system (psst...I have a transmitter for sale) and battery and you're good to go.

 

[Supernitro17]

what kind of Tx and how much? haha. i think i mgiht pick one of these up. for that price you can't beat it with a stick.

 

[Candyman]

https://www.rcnitrotalk.com/forum/showthread.php?p=423376#post423376

It's a nice Tx. More features than most cheapy basic rigs. It works great. Great condition. I've been using it all along with no complaints. I just need to upgrade so I can move into helis or I'd be keeping it.

 

[4u2nv]

Yeah make sure you dont get in over your head with something to tricky right off the bat. I made that mistake and it has costed me alot of money in crashes. The one revo suggested will be perfect to start out with. Also look into a Flight simulator. They will help teach ya the ropes as well to get ya up in the air. Also there are alot of flying clubs around and the gentlemen there are always excitied and willing to help new flyers.

 

[Revo Rancher]

There is one guy I fly with that flys his in breezy days with no problems. He also has a BL motor on his and even can get his to do some 3D tricks.

 

[digger]

I flew one similar to the slow stick. Couldn't tell you what it was, but it flew great. Could almost walk beside it. OK maybe not, but I was impressed. Don't think you could go wrong with it.

I've seen the Parkzone cub fly. Looked like a pretty good flyer.
Saw this one once. http://www.redrockethobbies.com/Parkzone_Stryker_F27_p/pkz1200hbz1013.htm Amazed me how slow it was. Not for a beginner, but it was slow enough for a second plane.

Guess what I'm trying to say.... Start out slow. Everybody wants a Mustang or a an Extra to start out with. Don't go with the plane that really turns you on. Pick out something slow that you like. Buy 2 planes. One to fly now, one to work on for when you learn to fly.

Don't think you could go wrong with the Slo-Stick.

 

[Revo Rancher]

Could almost walk beside it. OK maybe not, but I was impressed

Actually, I have seen a few that were flown at walking speed, with full control.

 

[Mudbug]

i have also been looking at getting into flying. i have my eye on the hanger 9 p51 pts trainer plane. from what i read it handles like a high wing trainer and will become aerobatic as you progress.

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=HAN2825

 

[Revo Rancher]

mudbug, I have flown that plane. It is designed to be a trainer, but for those that have flown before. It has these clear plastic things that slip over the leading edges of the wings and they are to help learn the craft, but due to the size and the near perfect scale dimensions of the wing profiles, the whole craft is not designed to be a learner. Plus, it is balsa, hardwood and Ultrakote so it is no forgiving at all for even slight crashes.

It is abeautilful craft, though. If you have enough extra dough to buy replacement parts as you learn, it will be a real long term flyer!