May 14, 2010
I'm looking to buy an RC Airplane, what do you recommend?
My brother is interested in a RC Airplane for christmas. He has never flown one before, but is a fast learner. What type of plane would be good for him at a reasonable cost. I am looking for something that is good for a beginner but would also be fun for him after he learns the basics (something not to slow and something that he can do tricks with). Some model ideas and reasons for recommendations would be helpful. Thank you
my brother is 36 years old
I got a slow stick last year for Christmas and it is great for beginners in fact flight instructors told me that it is what to get, that's what allot of people start out with also the only reason they call it a slow stick is because it can go really slow like 10 mph which is great for landing, this is just about the easiest airplane to land I think, but they can also go about 35 mph that's plenty fast. you cant do that many tricks but you can hover fly upside down do stall turns and loops but you learn the basics which is good i learned other tricks with my second airplane if you really want ailerons make sure that its a trainer airplane because if it isn't i'm 99% sure that he will crash it, eventually i wanted an airplane with ailerons so i got one and i'm glad i didn't get it before because i would have crashed it in fact i almost did so unless you can get a trainer airplane with ailerons i wouldn't get one. when i got my airplane i kept crashing it but finally i had a flight instructor get it in the air for me then handed me the controls and didn't crash it the way to identify a trainer is to look at the mane wing if it points up like a stretch v its a trainer hope this helps.
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I prefer RC Helicopters (got one for last christmas). They are so cool and versatile. Sorry, I know this is not a direct answer, but you should at least include them in your search. The source below has some amazing videos to give you an idea what people are doing with them… one is even a very young kid (like 3 years old!) flying one! Have fun and enjoy!
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http://radioomega.net/the_best_place_to_find_remote_control_helicopters.html
I suggest a GWS Slow Stick it's easy and simple great for the beginner, yet modifiable for when his skills progress. I have one myself and haven't yet tired of it! It can take a few hard crashes, it's easily repairable and cheap, I'm mean the model with a motor is only $35 and the model without the motor is $21. And remember the both of them need an ESC (electronic speed controller), receiver, transmitter, batteries and a charger for the batteries. You could be spending at LEAST $200, depending on what kind of deals you find. Remember all these are very versatile things that can be transferred onto other airplanes so if he gets bored of the Slow Stick…. well you know. Oh and try doing a search on Park zone the have a lot of pre-assembled airplanes that are fairly cheap. HOPE I HELPED!
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I got a slow stick last year for Christmas and it is great for beginners in fact flight instructors told me that it is what to get, that's what allot of people start out with also the only reason they call it a slow stick is because it can go really slow like 10 mph which is great for landing, this is just about the easiest airplane to land I think, but they can also go about 35 mph that's plenty fast. you cant do that many tricks but you can hover fly upside down do stall turns and loops but you learn the basics which is good i learned other tricks with my second airplane if you really want ailerons make sure that its a trainer airplane because if it isn't i'm 99% sure that he will crash it, eventually i wanted an airplane with ailerons so i got one and i'm glad i didn't get it before because i would have crashed it in fact i almost did so unless you can get a trainer airplane with ailerons i wouldn't get one. when i got my airplane i kept crashing it but finally i had a flight instructor get it in the air for me then handed me the controls and didn't crash it the way to identify a trainer is to look at the mane wing if it points up like a stretch v its a trainer hope this helps.
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