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06-10-2012, 02:47 AM | #1 (permalink) |
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Ok, don't kill me but.... Looking for a plane to fly
I'm looking into buying a plank. I know I know, heli forum, but I know some guys and gals here also fly planes. So I'm looking for some opinions. It will be my first plane so I'm looking for something that will suit my needs. Is there an mcpx of planes? I'd like something spektrum compatible and BNF. If this is more appropriate for the off topics sub forum, feel free to move it.
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06-10-2012, 03:17 AM | #2 (permalink) |
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check out the parkzone stuff
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06-10-2012, 03:25 AM | #3 (permalink) |
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my first plane was a parkzone wildcat pnp. i flew it with the same lipos i used in my 450. 3s 2200ma. it was easy to fly and it has a rudder.
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06-10-2012, 04:01 AM | #4 (permalink) |
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Multiplex Mentor
I strongly suggest Multiplex Mentor
[ame]http://vimeo.com/42939262[/ame] http://www.multiplexusa.com/model-kits/mentor.html Use this motor 12x6 propeller and 4S 2200 lipos: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...idProduct=8489 Mentor is very easy to fly and land. Due to its size and wingspan 1.63m it is very well visible and you can fly high. I use also orange fluorescent vinyl paint. DO NOT BUY smaller planes at the beginning. Some of them lok great but Mentor flies better. Problem with smaller planes is often landing gear. It can break if you land on the grass. Mentor has sturdy landing gear. As a second plane I would recommend Multiplex Gemini. It is small but with this motor http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...dProduct=18230 3S 2200 lipo and 10*8 propeller it is lots of fun... [ame]http://vimeo.com/37479897[/ame] |
06-10-2012, 04:30 AM | #5 (permalink) |
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you want something big, slow and hi-winged.
I would get a basic electric trainer if you are used to electric. You may have to accept that if you are looking for bnf you are going to have to make some compromises. I like the seagull brand, and you will find they do several nice electric trainers. Do not buy something sporty/low wing for your first plank. Unlike helis, you cant tame them. Sure you can put in low rates, but you still have to land them, which is the most difficult thing to get right. Sporty planes land faster, and harder than a nice gentle low wing trainer. |
06-10-2012, 07:00 AM | #6 (permalink) |
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Isn't the Wot4 Foam-e supposed to be the dog's danglies, great to learn on and can do virtually all 3d moves?
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06-10-2012, 07:16 AM | #7 (permalink) |
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I started with a cessna 185. And a gluegun have a lot of fun with that one.. just bought multiplex funcub, twinstar2, and a minimag
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06-10-2012, 07:30 AM | #8 (permalink) |
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Parkzone t28 trojan is a great plane very easy to fly and can upgrade motor and props down the road and it feels like a new plane.
Was my first plane and still fly it alot http://www.horizonhobby.com/products...an-bnf-PKZ4480 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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06-10-2012, 07:45 AM | #9 (permalink) | |
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I also have a tiny park zone p51d, which matches up with the mcpx at the park. Good fun!! |
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06-10-2012, 08:11 AM | #10 (permalink) | |
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For a second plane look at getting an all out 3D foamie, check out twistedhobbys.com or dwfoamies.com. If still want more plank later, look at quality balsa 3D or sport planes from 3D HobbyShop, Extreme Flight, or Precision Aerobatics. One drawback for me since I fly both planes and helis (started with helis) and my club is mostly planes is that I tend to fly my heli like a plane with big circuits, loops, rolls. |
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06-10-2012, 08:20 AM | #11 (permalink) |
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Another vote for the park one t-28 here, it's a cool looking military bird but a real tame flyer too. Just make sure you read the instructions when setting up the elevator because it will stall with very little elevator... I haven't bought a brand new one so I don't know what the instructions say on preferred throws there... I suggest any of the park zone bnf planes, except the Messerschmidt and mustang. The mustang is an excellent plane but is difficult to land because it is a super fast airframe, and the Messerschmidt is just junk.
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06-10-2012, 08:24 AM | #12 (permalink) |
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PZ T-28 or the P-51 Mustang, the P-51 is a hand launcher, no landing gear.
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06-10-2012, 08:29 AM | #13 (permalink) | |
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06-10-2012, 08:40 AM | #14 (permalink) |
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If you want the "mcpx" of planes, I would say get the new eflite gee bee. It comes with AS3X technology and seems to resist wind. Go to youtube and type in UMX Gee Bee R2. I'm gonna pick one up after I get another 450+ size heli.
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06-10-2012, 08:52 AM | #15 (permalink) |
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You might consider a Parkzone Radian. I sure have enjoyed mine. It's slow, stable, and big enough to see. IMO a good plane to learn basic fixed wing flight. After you've mastered it, take it up and hang a thermal-great fun. It comes rtf with a Spektrum radio, or you can get it in B-N-Fly and PNP
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06-10-2012, 09:54 AM | #16 (permalink) |
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If you can fly a heli skip the "trainers", you'll be bored with them in a week. If you don't have trouble in the sims with planes then you'll be fine in the real world.
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06-10-2012, 10:00 AM | #17 (permalink) | |
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There are many out there that are called "Trainers" but in reality are much harder to fly than the higher performance planes. The T28 gets my vote!
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06-10-2012, 10:02 AM | #18 (permalink) |
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If you want to be in the air quick, you can't go wrong with Parkzone planes. If you like to build, download a set of foanie plans off of the "scratchbuild foamies" forum on RCGroups... I just got back into planes recently and for 20 bucks of materials built a sweet bipe!
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06-10-2012, 12:11 PM | #19 (permalink) |
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Just got a Radian Pro and a Twisted Hobbys Edge 540... Haven't done much with the Radian yet, but the Edge 540 is SWEET! Definitely like an mCPX! It has a wide speed range, plenty of power (with the suggested motor/servos from TH), and is pretty darn crash resistant.
With no landing gear, it's easy to land on a lawn, just bring it in low'n'slow, and cut the power just before touch-down. Or when I was flying at my son's school field (which is dirt) I simply flew it towards me real slow, and caught it as I cut the power. It really is a beauty to fly for a noob, and yet it is a full aerobatic plane capable of torque rolls, harrier flight, knife edge, spins, and just about any 3D move you can think of... As for those that suggest getting into planes via a high-wing trainer, or 3 channel (no ailerons) plane, I would suggest otherwise. The owner of the LHS that I frequent told me not to bother with something like an E-flite Apprentice as I would be terribly bored very quickly, and I believe he was right. If you can fly a heli reasonably well (have FF skills) then learning to fly a plane will come very easily.
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06-10-2012, 01:46 PM | #20 (permalink) |
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Whoa! Thanks for all the responses everyone, I definitely have a lot to think about. I can fly the planes no problem in Phoenix so I feel like I could handle it in real life. But I don't want anything too fast, I was something nice and relaxing to fly
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