Beginner Airplane?

[Flyer9332]

I am looking for a begginer airplane. Any suggestions would help.

[aeajr]

Take a look at electrics. There is little that glow planes can do that
electrics can't. And, for getting started, electrics allow you to fly in
parks and perhaps even your yard. They are quiet and clean.

Now, if you need a loud snarling engine to be happy, electrics won't cut it,
but for convenience, they are great. I leave one of mine in my car
at the train station. When I get home, I head for the field, in my suit, pull
out the plane, put in the battery, do a range check, fire up the motor and up
I go.

10-15 minutes later I land, switch batteries and up again! Depending on the
light, I might be there an hour and get in 3-4 flights, still in a suit. Then
put it away and home for dinner.

Below I list electric planes for beginners. Some come ready to fly, some are almost ready to fly and some are
kits. All of them are electric. Whether you are finding your fist plane or
looking for that more advanced electric, you should find something here to
peak your interest.

If you are totally new to RC Flying, these articles may be helpful in
understanding how these planes fly

RC Planes Are not like RC Cars
http://www.rcezine.com/cms/article.php?cat=&id=31

Stall
http://www.rcezine.com/cms/article.php?cat=&id=31

Launch into the wind
http://www.rcezine.com/cms/article.php?cat=&id=43

Parts of the plane and how they work
http://www.rcezine.com/cms/article.php?cat=&id=54

The RC Pilots Cockpit
http://www.rcezine.com/cms/article.php?cat=&id=59

Flying the Plane
http://www.rcezine.com/cms/article.php?cat=&id=64


READY TO FLY STARTER PLANES
No building - they practically fly right out of the box

I started on an Aerobird RTF. I love it and recommend it highly I have
almost 250 flights on mine. It is a ready to fly package which includes the
radio, charger, batteries, and all. $150
http://horizon.hobbyshopnow.com/products/description.asp?prod=HBZ3500
Review
http://www.hobbyzonesports.com/Discover/Articles.aspx?ArticleID=1289#Page01
Discussion Thread
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=147621


Other good RTF Starter Planes

Slow-V from Parkzone (I haven't flown this but reports are good.)
http://h1071118.hobbyshopnow.com/products/description.asp?prod=PKZ1300
Discussion Thread
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_2074785/anchors_2089493/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#2089493


T-Hawk - RTF or without radio
http://www.toytx.com/thawk3chrtf.html
T-Hawk - Without Radio - add your radio and receiver
http://www.readytoflyfun.com/wittran.html
T-Hawk Discussion Thread
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=243202&highlight=THawk
Hopped up T-Hawk
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=232213&highlight=t+hawk+mega+16


Easy Star - RTF
http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/240025.asp
Easy Star - ARF
http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/240009.asp
Discussion Thread on Easy Star
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=258656


ALMOST READY TO FLY STARTER PLANES

If you don't mind some minor building, these are ARFs, almost ready to fly.
You will need to buy a radio if you don't have one, so you might want to read
these articles on radios. Radios. The articles are written for sailplane
beginners, but all the info applies to electrics too.

Entry Level Radios - If you have to go cheap
http://www.rcezine.com/cms/article.php?cat=&id=44

Computer Radios - The recommended path for almost everyone
http://www.rcezine.com/cms/article.php?cat=&id=65


These planes are based on foam and plastic which is much more durable than
balsa wood models. Easy to build, easy to fix.

Slow stick
http://horizon.hobbyshopnow.com/products/description.asp?prod=GWS1040[/ur
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Discussion Thread
[url]http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=122951

Tiger Moth
http://horizon.hobbyshopnow.com/products/description.asp?prod=GWS1020
Review
http://www.backyardflyer.com/BY/articles/tiger_moth.asp

Tipsey
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/tipsy.htm
Review
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/pdf/gr6232.pdf
http://rcgroups.com/links/index.php?sid=498277416&t=article&cat=198&id=3871


Balsa Wood Kits - If you like to build

Dandy
http://www.mountainmodels.com/dandy.php

Dust Stick
http://www.mountainmodels.com/duskstik.php