RC Airplanes....

[truthseeker]

I've been into the E-Flite micro helis for a few years now. My current favorite is the Blade MSR. They're a good place to start if you want to get a feel for a heli without breaking the bank. :thumbup:

 

[338375]

A heli would be nice to have. I think I'm going to start with a plane first though. I have found a Piper J-3 Cub that I really like.
A guy I work with, his dad has been flying for quite a few years, and has a boat too. He decided he wanted to try a Heli. I guess its been quite a learning curve.
He crashed it hard and now has to replace the entire body shell.

 

[truthseeker]

You can get the MSR for $170-ish and it will survive most anything. I've crashed into walls, doors, floors, ceilings, dogs, cats, food, water, cars, flowers, trees, furniture, and a UPS truck. Total repair cost to date? 15 bucks. Yes, the learning curve can be a little steep, but at least it's not breaking every 5 seconds.

Don't forget that little incident I posted about the other day, either...anything that'll survive that is good to go in my book.

 

[Kbrasmodeler]

Thanks. I was going to search fro an RC Forum. That will be very helpful...

Do you know who makes the DC-9 ?

Do a search (it works there) for "DC-9-21 EDF model". I guy who goes by JB built it and did a WIP thread. Fantastic!

 

[Old CW4]

To me, the main difference between flying a model helo and a fixed wing is the need to keep the helo closer. You can take the fixed wing out there until it becomes a speck then turn it and bring it back. With the helos you have to be close enough to maintain orientation. Another factor is the danger to bystanders. Most 'normal' fixed wing models won't usually seriously injure someone if it hits them. However, a large helo like an Xcell 60 can really chew you up with the main rotor and there have been some fatals with them. I took the top out of a 20 foot tall tree one time. There was an amazing amount of damage to both the tree and the helo.

 

[338375]

To me, the main difference between flying a model helo and a fixed wing is the need to keep the helo closer. You can take the fixed wing out there until it becomes a speck then turn it and bring it back. With the helos you have to be close enough to maintain orientation. Another factor is the danger to bystanders. Most 'normal' fixed wing models won't usually seriously injure someone if it hits them. However, a large helo like an Xcell 60 can really chew you up with the main rotor and there have been some fatals with them. I took the top out of a 20 foot tall tree one time. There was an amazing amount of damage to both the tree and the helo.

Geez I never thought about that with the Helo...

Think I'll stick with the planes