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[Eolt]

I have a lot of exp flying regular size aircraft and a some flying 2-3 channal electric ones :) . To jump to nitroi did some research and i cant figure out what extra equitment i need for the kit other than the engine starter controls servos and fuel tank. Can you show me where i can find a nitro kit that contains all of the parts or show me a web site that has a complete list. My budget for my first trainer is only $250.00 :(

[bigedmustafa]

The bare minimum to fly:

-5% to 15% Nitro fuel with 16% to 18% lubricant (Castor Oil or Castor/Synthetic blend preferred)

-A bulb pump or manual crank pump and fuel line for the fuel bottle

-a glow starter

-a "chicken stick" to start the engine while retaining all ten of your fingers

-Windex and paper towels to clean exhaust oil off of airplane

Recommended Items:

-Flight Tote Box
-12V battery and 12V charger
-Electric Starter instead of chicken stick
-Dubro or Hobbico exhaust deflector
-Extra Rubber Bands for wing
-Extra propellers, prop balancer, sandpaper
-Extra glow plug
-Prop/glow plug wrench
-Allen wrench set
-Precision screwdriver set
-Voltmeter with Futaba receiver testing harness

I bought a power panel and a panel-ready starter and electric fuel pump for my flight tote. If I had to do it over again, I would get the electric starter with the portable battery back so my starter isn't tied to my flight tote. I'd also skip the electric fuel pump and just get a hand crank fuel pump. The electric pump is fast, but it wastes a fair amount of nitro at the field.

I also spent the extra money to get my own "buddy box" and chord. I got a lot of extra flying time in and I didn't have to wait until "training night" at our club in order to fly. It wasn't cheap, but I sure don't regret spending the money.

Avistar is a great RTF package, you'll have a lot of fun flying it. I spent the extra money and bought the NexStar. I had a lot of fun learning and practicing on the included PC flight sim, and the NexStar's smooth, powerful motor has been a pleasure to fly with. My local HobbyTown has the NexStar Select RTF for $329, and at that price it's worth spending a little extra.

Another thing you will eventually need to fly at your local field will likely be an AMA license. Most R/C clubs require a current AMA license in order to fly solo with glow planes. While you're training, you can fly on a buddy box with an AMA certified flight trainer and you'll be covered under the trainer's AMA insurance. AMA membership (including license) is $58 per year. Some clubs self-insure and AMA membership may not be required, so check with your local club.

Let me know if you have any questions about any of the items that I mentioned for your flight kit.