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Originally posted by ValjeanAre there frequent funflies at Tampines Bike Trail? Any this weekend? Would love to come look-see look-see before I decide to invest so much in a new hobby.
Actually still deciding between rc plane and rc car (drifting).
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Originally posted by CurareIf you have nothing to do and if it doesn't rain, a few guys from DH will be there tomorrow morning bright and early.
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Originally posted by ValjeanWhat time do you guys start and are you guys flying ep or nitro? Also, which part of the bike trail exactly (never been there before)? Sorry for the barrage of qns. :P
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What's the best size for newbie to start with
Hi,
I'm not really a newbie. Have tried this hobby like 10 years ago, and reason I stop is because I lost 3 planes. 2 through bad crash, and the last one fly and never came back don't know what happen until recently learned that my frequency could have been hijacked.
The advise given at that time was to start with a size 40 high wing Nitro plane. which has a long wing span. like 60" if I can remember correctly, and seems heavy. Hence, my first plane crash to bits on a bad take off.. (Not even flying yet).
I'm guessing if a smaller size < 25 with electric powered motor should be easier for newbie, as I've seen people hand launching it like throwing paper plane.
Please correct me if I'm wrong, as I'm really keen to start this hobby all over again, and don't want to lose another 3 planes.
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Originally posted by tucfazHi,
I'm not really a newbie. Have tried this hobby like 10 years ago, and reason I stop is because I lost 3 planes. 2 through bad crash, and the last one fly and never came back don't know what happen until recently learned that my frequency could have been hijacked.
The advise given at that time was to start with a size 40 high wing Nitro plane. which has a long wing span. like 60" if I can remember correctly, and seems heavy. Hence, my first plane crash to bits on a bad take off.. (Not even flying yet).
I'm guessing if a smaller size < 25 with electric powered motor should be easier for newbie, as I've seen people hand launching it like throwing paper plane.
Please correct me if I'm wrong, as I'm really keen to start this hobby all over again, and don't want to lose another 3 planes.
anyways, i started of with the slow stick 3ch. v easy to fly but doesn't handle well in windy conditions. gradually moved on to 4ch estarter. unfortunatly crashed too many times,surprisingly didn't manage to kill anyone... now its decommisioned. currently looking for another trainer.
take your time, start something slow. go for brush motor with 2cell batt 1st.
take control of the controls. the "feel" has to b 2nd nature n simulators help alot, n yes, sometimes will spend more time repairing rather than flyin.. kinda like wat im going through now .
this is a gd forum n there're lots of info in here. happy flying...Futaba 8U Super/Spectrum DX7
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