RC Airplanes

2ksi · Post by **2ksi** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 3:42 pm

is anyone into that stuff? im looking at getting into the flying the rc planes/helicopters and such. looks really cool.

Waffles · Post by **Waffles** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 3:54 pm

I used to, currently this is the only one I have left:

If you are looking for something cheap and easy that wont make you cry when you crash the first time, check out these 2 sites:

http://www.mikeysrc.com/ (look at the diy trainer)

http://brooklynaerodrome.com/ (look at the "Towel")

2ksi · Post by **2ksi** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:01 pm

thatnkyou, that looks pretty cool. have you ever messed with the turbine engines? i wont get one for a while if i do but they are sick.

ymisoqt · Post by **ymisoqt** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:23 pm

I used to do the rc planes with my dad when I was younger. I built a pretty badass pink and white biplane, I think he might still have it.

2ksi · Post by **2ksi** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 5:07 pm

sounds awesome! was it electric or gas powered? im trying something that'll be a good started plane but i dont want one thats made out of styrafome.

Waffles · Post by **Waffles** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 5:12 pm

Styrofoam is cheap and easy to repair. If you spend hours building a wood one only to have is smash to bits you will lose interest quickly in the hobby.

I have played with a couple ducted fan planes, but no actual jet turbines. They are a little to advanced for me.

Waffles · Post by **Waffles** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 5:12 pm

Styrofoam is cheap and easy to repair. If you spend hours building a wood one only to have is smash to bits you will lose interest quickly in the hobby.

I have played with a couple ducted fan planes, but no actual jet turbines. They are a little to advanced for me.

2ksi · Post by **2ksi** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 8:01 pm

gotchya. did you like those ducted fans or would you prefer the prop driven? do you know if there's a difference when it comes to experience between the props and ducted fans?

Waffles · Post by **Waffles** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 8:20 pm

2ksi;280755 wrote:gotchya. did you like those ducted fans or would you prefer the prop driven? do you know if there's a difference when it comes to experience between the props and ducted fans?

There isn't really much difference between the ducted fan and the normal prop unless your doing a vectored ducted fan. I have never flown a vectored one.

2ksi · Post by **2ksi** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 9:57 pm

just went to the rc shop in my town and i think im going to buy this rtf supercub soon. talked to the guy and he said im goin to crash it alot due to never had done this. made of styrafome and its a complete base starter kit pretty much. did you do a flight simulator when you started?