R/C Madness

[duanehydro]

lol, My LHS owner is heavily into flying, I'll ask him what he thinks, too. Problem is, every time I go in there, he's in a different mood.... think.gif
I want something to fly outdoors, without having to wait for a "perfect" day to fly. There are several good deals out there....still checking it out.

 

[oldbuck40]

just looked at the new p-51 pts trainer at Hobby Zone,  it comes with the new 2.4 ghz radio like my new Losi.....  think.gif

I've gotta edit this post... it was Horizon Hobbies that I looked to see if the PTS P51, by Hanger 9 was still available..... and it is, with radio and reciever upgrades,    story of my life    :smile27:

hangar 9 pilot training system p51

http://www.horizonhobby.com/ProdInfo/Files/HAN4425_hi.wmv

I like it!

Duane please save this one for later!!! You have no idea what your getting into lol

That's why Kona has two! The first didn't fair so well! :smile26: :smile30: :evil:

lmao An old wise man once told me, (You fill in the blanks lol)  he said: Do Not F_ _ _  With S_ _ _ you dont understand"    and you know that does apply in rc airplanes too lol

 

[oldbuck40]

lol, My LHS owner is heavily into flying, I'll ask him what he thinks, too. Problem is, every time I go in there, he's in a different mood.... think.gif
I want something to fly outdoors, without having to wait for a "perfect" day to fly. There are several good deals out there....still checking it out.

Mustang i would not consider at all until you get plenty of time under your belt. See the Alpha 40 IS a trainer and the Mustang well lets just say you are jumping from the bottom damn near up to the top all at once,,and yes you will crap your pants the first time you get a hot plane in the air and cant deal with it...

Next plane after the trainer i would suggest like an ugly stick or something like an ARF Box fly 20 or 40,,now those planes will do damn near anything you throw at it and some!

 

[duanehydro]

Been checking this 1 too, It's the plane I've been flying in the free flight sim...
Nexstar .46
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXEXK2**&P=0

 

[Patchman]

http://houston.craigslist.org/tag/2095704547.html

 

[Patchman]

It is easy to convert to tail wheel set up if you wanted!

 

[duanehydro]

That's the kinda deal I'm looking for! jump.gif

 

[Disturbed]

My second plane was a four star forty!  Very stable for landing and a nice entry into aerobatics.  :smile16:

Duane, if you're serious, get a Saito four stroke right off the bat!  The Saito 56 works well on all 40 sized aircraft and the Saito 72 works well on most 60 sized aircraft.  I had a 46 sized P51 with and OS 90 four stroke and it was awesome.  The four strokes are a little more pricey but, worth the extra cash!  :smile30:

 

[Patchman]

My second plane was a four star forty!  Very stable for landing and a nice entry into aerobatics.  :smile16:

Duane, if you're serious, get a Saito four stroke right off the bat!  The Saito 56 works well on all 40 sized aircraft and the Saito 72 works well on most 60 sized aircraft.  I had a 46 sized P51 with and OS 90 four stroke and it was awesome.  The four strokes are a little more pricey but, worth the extra crash!  :smile30:

Fixed it for ya! :grin:

 

[Disturbed]

Also, think about this:  If you ever plan or think you're gonna have flaps or retractable gear, you're gonna need more than a four channel radio.  Just a thought........ 

 

[Disturbed]

My second plane was a four star forty!  Very stable for landing and a nice entry into aerobatics.  :smile16:

Duane, if you're serious, get a Saito four stroke right off the bat!  The Saito 56 works well on all 40 sized aircraft and the Saito 72 works well on most 60 sized aircraft.  I had a 46 sized P51 with and OS 90 four stroke and it was awesome.  The four strokes are a little more pricey but, worth the extra crash!  :smile30:

Fixed it for ya! :grin:

I'm pretty sure that engine quit due to a twitch of the throttle servo.  The battery was old and I didn't have a whole lot of confidence in it.  I wanted to replace it but, I just could justify the extra cash.  Hind sight 20/20.

 

[Patchman]

See what a little twitch can do to an RC airplane! I thought the plane looked great, you where just a victim of circumstance! That was the worst possible scenario!

 

[oldbuck40]

http://secure.hobbyzone.com/catalog/HZ/hobbyzone_new_products/index_new/HAN4755.html



This is pretty close to the last plane i flew before i hung it up! Still have it too! probably the funnest plane i ever flew. Way different than a trainer! man you point it and it goes until you correct it!

 

[duanehydro]

Just got back from the lhs....he's dead set on me owning a foam electric.... :smile29:

I spent some time on his simulator, IDK.......the trainer seemed very slow and easy....flew an extra 300 and did pretty good...even landed that sucker!

 

[Devilman]

Just got back from the lhs....he's dead set on me owning a foam electric.... :smile29:

I spent some time on his simulator, IDK.......the trainer seemed very slow and easy....flew an extra 300 and did pretty good...even landed that sucker!

What kind of mood is he in... :grin: Been tryin to decide if it be better to call or just go in there and start askin questions. :cheesy:

 

[oldbuck40]

Just got back from the lhs....he's dead set on me owning a foam electric.... :smile29:

I spent some time on his simulator, IDK.......the trainer seemed very slow and easy....flew an extra 300 and did pretty good...even landed that sucker!

Piss on that little electric! He's crazy.gif  Get that Alpha 40 you were talking about and go with someone that can handle and get up in the air,,oh and a simulator aint the same either,,its close but nothing like real stick time!

It took me about 2 or 3 weekends before i went solo and try to stick with the same person ever time.

 

[duanehydro]

Just got back from the lhs....he's dead set on me owning a foam electric.... :smile29:

I spent some time on his simulator, IDK.......the trainer seemed very slow and easy....flew an extra 300 and did pretty good...even landed that sucker!

What kind of mood is he in... :grin: Been tryin to decide if it be better to call or just go in there and start askin questions. :cheesy:

He's in a great mood today, just mention that duane was here looking at planes today....he'll see you as a new customer, maybe...check out all the stuff he has in there too.....wow...

 

[KONA77]

that's the nice thing about that pts p-51 trainer i have is its got the large wheels.... and a very strong landing gear,  believe i know i have one and its very stable and i'll say this while you buy your second plance i'll still be flying the p-51 because it progresses into a sport plane.....  but i'm definitely not trying to sell anyone on anything......  i got what i like and each to their own  :smile27:

 

[KONA77]

just looked at the new p-51 pts trainer at Hobby Zone,  it comes with the new 2.4 ghz radio like my new Losi.....  think.gif

I've gotta edit this post... it was Horizon Hobbies that I looked to see if the PTS P51, by Hanger 9 was still available..... and it is, with radio and reciever upgrades,    story of my life    :smile27:

hangar 9 pilot training system p51

http://www.horizonhobby.com/ProdInfo/Files/HAN4425_hi.wmv

I like it!

Duane please save this one for later!!! You have no idea what your getting into lol

That's why Kona has two! The first didn't fair so well! :smile26: :smile30: :evil:

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[KONA77]

lol, My LHS owner is heavily into flying, I'll ask him what he thinks, too. Problem is, every time I go in there, he's in a different mood.... think.gif
I want something to fly outdoors, without having to wait for a "perfect" day to fly. There are several good deals out there....still checking it out.

Mustang i would not consider at all until you get plenty of time under your belt. See the Alpha 40 IS a trainer and the Mustang well lets just say you are jumping from the bottom damn near up to the top all at once,,and yes you will crap your pants the first time you get a hot plane in the air and cant deal with it...

Next plane after the trainer i would suggest like an ugly stick or something like an ARF Box fly 20 or 40,,now those planes will do damn near anything you throw at it and some!

well oldbuck things have changed since 13 years ago.....  the guy that help me with mine said it was the easiest plane he had ever flown for being a trainer.....    :smile29: